As Big As they Grow
Tips for more crankbait crappie
I admit it. I’ve gone crankbait crazy. Look, I’ve fished for crappie every which way I’ve ever heard of, and, right now, I love to pull crankbaits for crappie.
Freshwater Fishing
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Kissing Crappie
Every fisherman has his favorite pattern to be on the water fishing. Bass anglers love to pick big sows off their bedding grounds. Crappie fishermen keep their eyes peeled for the dogwoods to bloom when the tasty panfish invade the shallows. Catfish anglers yearn for summer nights when big cats go on the prowl. […]
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Plannerboards key to trolling up more Mississippi crappie
In 2009, Offshore Tackle of Port Austin, Mich., introduced one of the only planerboards designed specifically for crappie fishing. A leader in the trolling gear industry and a solid producer in the world of walleye fishing, Offshore named the new planer the OR34 Mini Noard. […]
As Big As they Grow
It’s the summer season, thank goodness
Writing this monthly column serves as a fishing calendar for me, and because my monthly entry in this magazine must be turned in a full month before the issue date, it serves to cause me to look ahead, to get ready for what’s coming. That is, as I write this June column, which will deal with summer patterns and techniques, I’m actually still trying to figure out this April’s crappie spawn on Barnett Reservoir. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Cover, temps predict crappie location
Crappie fishing is as good as it gets in Mississippi’s lakes and reservoirs. […]
Catfish
Cat Man
Catfish jugging used to be a common sport around big and small lakes and farm ponds, but folks seem to have gotten away from it as a popular catfishing tactic. Well, that is except for a few folks like John Mark Cockrell of Brandon who has just recently rediscovered not only the fun of running jugs for catfish but also the productivity of the angling strategy. […]
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Cranked Crappie
It no longer comes as a surprise to crappie anglers in Mississippi that many who chase this popular game fish around the calendar have a third alternative when it comes to choices of bait. […]
Catfish
Cat Burglars
Few can argue that there is a fish more enjoyable to fish for and catch than the catfish. Nearly every farm pond has an ample supply, and just about any type gear and bait combo is sure to land one of these tasty critters. […]
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Youth fishing rodeo set for North Mississippi Fish Hatchery
A free youth fishing rodeo will be held at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center at Enid Lake on Saturday (May 22). […]
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The Slab Slayer
Some anglers seem to have a natural talent for catching certain kinds of fish. A lot of ink, prestige and cash are given to the casters who can wrangle in the biggest largemouth bass. At the professional level those guys even garner national sponsors providing boats, tackle, travel expenses, clothes and plenty of public relations. You’d think bass was the No. 1 freshwater fish in these parts. […]
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Post-Spawn Oxbow Blues
“It’s like the fourth quarter of a football game,” said Mike Jones, owner of Southern Star RV Park on Lake Washington. “We’ve had a great time since Valentines Day and we’ve caught some slabs, but the clock is winding down. Summer’s on its way, but there’s still time to get on some good fish.” […]
As Big As they Grow
Redemption arrives for Grenada, Eagle
Score one for the good guys. Score one for crappie fishermen who take care of our resources. Score one for Eagle Lake and the state of Mississippi. […]