Field Notes
Mystery baitfish revealed
Keeping a close eye on what a speckled trout throws up when you reel it in can give important clues on what it’s eating that day. […]
Fishing
Crappie/Bream
Tailor your D-I-Y tackle to fit your needs
Making your own fishing tackle can be a rewarding hobby, while at the same time allowing the crappie angler to tailor his baits to what the fish want or to better catch fish. […]
Crappie/Bream
Panoptix: Ahead of the game
When Garmin released its much-anticipated Pantoptix sonar a couple of years ago, it garnered the attention of many anglers in all walks of the fishing world. It was touted as being the future of fishing sonar in an industry that already has side-scan, down-scan, and nearly lifelike imagery. […]
Bass Fishing
Tips for catching bass after dark
Justin Giles doesn’t just fish at night for bass in the summer because it’s coolers, but because that’s when he catches some of the biggest fish of the year. Here are some of his tips that can help you find and catch more fish after dark. […]
Bass Fishing
Rez crappie, catfish, even bluegill red hot
Rebounding bass fishing at Barnett Reservoir may get more attention, but the fishing for other popular species, including crappie and catfish, may be better. […]
Redfish
Biloxi Marsh: Being there is worth getting there
The weather plays a crucial role in any type of fishing, but when fishing the Biloxi Marsh, getting there can be more of an inconvenience than actually fishing. […]
Redfish
Tips for landing a bull redfish
The Biloxi Marsh is full of bull redfish and you’re going to catch your share. These tips from Capt. Mark Wright will help. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fish current seams, inlet eddies, jetties on an incoming tide
The armaments that prevent many of the nation’s inlets from closing in always provide great fishing opportunities due to the very nature of how jetties are built and where they are located. […]
Bass Fishing
Hot topics
When planning your summer bass outing, keep these points in mind about shallow water fishing from bass pro Jason Christie. […]
Field Notes
Keep your tackle tangle-free
Rod socks and hook bonnets are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to prevent your rods and reels from becoming a tangled mess. […]
Featured
Snapper season to end Friday
Mississippi’s recreational fishing season for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico will end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 17), which, as expected, means fishermen will reach the annual quota — 135,149 pounds — prior to the scheduled season closure of Sept. 3.
Bass Fishing
Head to the Tombigbee River for August bass
I like to fish rivers for bass in August, because they always have some current moving, and fish like that. The Tombigbee River that divides Alabama and Mississippi is one of my favorite rivers for August bassing. I’ll start fishing at the Columbus pool and also fish the Aliceville pool.