For decades, any crappie caught in one of the 36 State Lakes and State Park lakes managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks was not of the agency’s doing. […]
Commonly lumped together in many circumstances under the handle bream, the bluegill and redear sunfish share many common characteristics. […]
Tackle and rigging for chinquapins can be as simple as a No. 2 hook on monofilament line with a couple of split shot for weight. […]
How to get there
Lake Claude Bennett is a 71-acre lake located in Jasper County, 20 miles east of Bay Springs off Mississippi Highway 18. Lake Claude Bennett is open year round and provides great boating, skiing, fishing, and also supports a well maintained camp ground. The street address is 100 Wells St., Bay Springs, MS 39422. GPS: N32 06.010 — W89 02.060 […]
Seems the whole world is learning how good crappie fishing is in Mississippi. Find a listing where some magazine or website has ranked the Top 10, 20 or 50 spots in the country, and the state will be well represented. […]
At posting time for this month’s Mississippi Sportsman, it will be the “official” kickoff of the 2015 fishing season. That is, we finally got through winter, and spring, with all its outdoor opportunities, is upon us. Dust off that jig pole, find the sunscreen and get out on your favorite crappie fishing hole. […]
Interest in catfishing — particularly trophy catfish — appears to be growing. […]
Hesitating only slightly after plopping down in the lake, the little Styrofoam bobber shot completely out of sight beneath the surface of the still waters. […]
About halfway between Laurel and Meridian lies Jasper County, home to Lake Claude Bennett, one of Mississippi’s best fishing holes. […]
While fishing a Crappie Masters tournament several years ago, an observer asked veteran angler Whitey Outlaw about the way he hooked a minnow on his jig. […]
Part of Glynn Lavergne’s secret to success with slab crappie has to do with the very sensitive tackle he uses to entice fish. […]
Ed Duke, who has operated crappie tournaments for years, said February fishing for crappie can be as good as March fishing for bass. […]
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