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A short run to a sure thing
The live shrimp flew through the air with a bright orange cork in tow. When the duo hit the water they never stopped – straight down into the stained water. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Chandeleur Island lighthouses that once were
History buffs might be interested to know that three lighthouses once stood on Chandeleur Island, and prior to 1915 there was farming on the island and a fishing settlement. […]
Inshore Fishing
When to go to the Chandeleur Islands
The best time to fish the Chandeleurs depends on who you ask.
Capt. Bobby Lewis said he prefers April through May and September through October. […]
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Maiden voyage
The maiden voyage of a boat is always a special event. The anticipation of who will catch the first fish, the biggest, or the most: how fast will it go, how shallow will it float, how well will it corner. It’s an even more special event when a dad and his two sons go out and put the smack down on speckled trout and various other inshore species. […]
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Island Invitation: Head to the Chandeleur Islands for great redfish, trout action
It was the eve of Feb. 1 in the year 1700 — a day long celebrated by Europeans as “Candlemas,” a day when their religious clergy blessed the candles that would be used in their religious services for the remainder of the year. […]
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Flounder gigging is starting to heat up
Two white circles of light moved across the calm water guided by figures barely distinguishable against the dark horizon. The only sound was an occasional car driving down Beach Boulevard in Pascagoula until… a loud WOOHOO! broke the silence. […]
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Floyd’s 10-10 speck certified as state record
It’s official: David Floyd of Pascagoula owns the new state record for speckled trout with the 10-pound, 10-ounce fish caught April 8 in Bayou Cassotte. […]
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Saltwater STAR kicks off Memorial Day Weekend
The 2013 STAR begins May 25, with more than $500,000 in prizes up for grabs. This year’s saltwater fishing tournament spans the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. […]
Inshore Fishing
Keys to anchoring
It might sound strange, but proper anchoring is a key ingredient of wade fishing. After all, there is no worse feeling than returning to where the boat was anchored only to find it adrift and out of reach. […]
Sidebars
Best speckled trout fishing gear for Ship Island
Preparation is part of any fishing trip. It is even more important when wade fishing because an angler has to carry everything needed with him once leaving the boat. Bush’s attention to detail when preparing for a wading trip is a big part of his success. […]
Inshore Fishing
Pier fishing primer
Joe Staton finds the techniques he honed while fishing around the world work just as well on Gulf Coast piers and jetties from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi. […]
Features
Shipwrecked – Keys to speckled trout fishing at Ship Island
Ship island is a fishing hot spot that sits 12 miles south of Biloxi. If sandy beaches and speckled trout are your thing, then it is worth the ride. […]