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June 2, 2026

When it comes to searching for bass, pro angler David Fritts said flasher units still come in handy. (Photo by Dan Kibler)

Flasher units still work for anglers

November 25, 2024 David Fritts

In today’s world of high-tech electronics, old-style flasher units are still valid tools for bass anglers. […]

NOAA announces reopening of the 2024 Federal Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational for-hire season

November 21, 2024 From News Reports

NOAA has announced that Federal For-hire Red Snapper season will open for federally permitted vessels on Nov. 18, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025. […]

Alfred Williams given Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award

November 18, 2024 From News Reports

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Alfred Williams the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award. […]

Cuzz’s Bite Me Scents

November 10, 2024 Don Shoopman

Dan T. “Cuzz” DeWitt’s Bite Me Formula’s “secret sauce” liquid scent triggers beaucoup bass and crappie bites. […]

The layer of thinly-sliced almonds is what adds the unmistakable flavor to this dish. (Photo by Jerry Dilsaver)

Fish amandine

November 4, 2024 Jerry Dilsaver

This fish amandine recipe is a great way to use some of the less glamorous fish from an offshore bottom fishing trip. […]

Fantastic spotted bass fishing on the Chunky River

October 30, 2024 Michael O. Giles

If you like to get away from the crowds, then you might want to spend an afternoon or morning fishing on the Chunky River. […]

The Creme Crappie Shad

October 28, 2024 Don Shoopman

The Creme Crappie Shad is a tri-colored soft plastic crappie lure that remains to this day a favorite for fish and fishermen. […]

Greater Amberjack season to close Nov. 1

October 28, 2024 From News Reports

Officials with the MDMR announced that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will close in on November 1, 2024. […]

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular with outdoorsmen for numerous reasons. (Photo by Jerry Dilsaver)

Go ride a bike

October 27, 2024 Jerry Dilsaver

E-bikes have surprising power and can be used to pull a wagon or cart with fishing or hunting equipment that can carry the day’s catch or game back after the outing. […]

Tackle management is essential for kayak anglers

October 14, 2024 Phillip Gentry

Organizing your fishing tackle and gear goes a long way for kayak anglers. […]

Sterling Scott battled this nice red fishing a small cove in Myrtle Grove. Not a bad catch for his first time fishing in a kayak.

Introducing someone to kayak fishing

October 7, 2024 Chris Holmes

Capt. Eric Muhoberac guided two new kayak anglers, Sterling Scott and Grant Roberts, to the Myrtle Grove area to chase some redfish. […]

Falling for crappie

September 26, 2024 John N. Felsher

In many ways, chasing crappie in the fall somewhat resembles hunting. Anglers need to go where they can find food sources. […]