Catfish
Two great catfish rigs
Veteran Catfish guide Rodger Taylor use completely different rigs depending on whether he is fishing at anchor for catfish or when drifting or trolling for cats. […]
Fishing
Catfish
Bumping for catfish
Bumping, also referred to as slipping, dragging, and back trolling, has recently created a lot of buzz in the catfish world. […]
Bass Fishing
Three Bay Springs bass patterns for October
In October, Bay Springs Lake is one of my favorite places to fish because cooler weather makes baitfish much more active.
And Bay Springs homes a good number of spotted bass, lots of grass and clear water. […]
Inshore Fishing
Under the lights – Night-fishing not just for summer
Many anglers think fishing after dark is just a way to avoid the heat of summer, but it’s an equally effective approach in the fall. […]
Bass Fishing
Transitional jerks – Jerkbait fishing tactics
Fall is when bass begin ganging up and following baitfish migrations, and these anglers knows jerkbaits are still one of the best producers. […]
Catfish
Catching the blues — Top fishing tips for blue catfish
Bob Crosby of Madison has been fishing the Mississippi River along the outskirts of the town of Vicksburg for over 15 years. Crosby is a catfishing guide who realized early the potential that was sitting right under his nose. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Building anglers, keeping anglers
A simple and enjoyable way to contribute to quality fishing in the future is to introduce people to fishing and keep them fishing. […]
Featured
October isn’t just for hunting
October is most noted among outdoorsmen for the hunting opportunities it brings Mississippians, but for fishermen, especially those who do not enjoy the shooting sports, October is about as good as it gets. […]
Bass Fishing
As fall comes, consider Davis Lake for lunker bass
When Jeff Foster caught his 17.34-pound bass at Davis Lake three years ago, it was no fluke.
“I went there, like I always do in winter, hoping to get one bite,” said Foster, of Tupelo, whose fish is the second largest bass ever recorded in Mississippi. “My favorite time of the year is the pre-spawn and I like the coldest, rawest days I can get. […]
Bass Fishing
Heart Tail Swimbaits
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits keeps raising the bar higher and higher with each entry into the artificial lure manufacturing industry.
For example, owner Gary Yamamoto is proud of the fairly new Heart Tail Swimbait. […]
Field Notes
Knot of the month: Loop Knot
Anglers Robbie Hall and Tommy Jones tie their soft-plastic lures to their leaders the same way — with a loop knot — and they get results. […]
Fishing
The next step in trolling motor evolution
My first real bass boat was a new 1973 Raycraft Pro built in St. Augustine, Texas, right between Lake Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend Reservoir. […]