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Record tiger shark worth $20K
Offer a $20,000 prize for a new state record tiger shark, and you can expect fishermen to target the toothy critters. […]
Fishing
As Big As they Grow
Testing the waters
I went to the lake this morning with my 10-year-old granddaughter, Harlee Johnson.
“H.B. (I call her by her first two initials a lot of the time), we’re going to pull some new-to-us crankbaits this morning,” I said. “They’re called Flicker Shads. They look like the shad that these Barnett crappie like to eat.” […]
Crappie/Bream
The sunfish clan – Part II: Redear sunfish
The redear sunfish has many names. Topping the list is bream and redear bream, but other frequently spoken names are shellcracker and chinquapin. […]
Bass Fishing
Stratified strategy — Tips for more summer bass
Terry Bates cast his crankbait across a submerged ledge a few feet off a sandbar and cranked it down. A Delta river bass smashed his offering, and then exploded through the water’s surface like a missile. […]
Catfish
Pick of the litter — Fishing guide shares secrets to Pickwick catfishing
Catfishing in the state of Mississippi is mostly associated with the Mighty Mississippi River on the west side of the state.
Even the Tenn-Tom Waterway on the east side of the state night seem more of catfish destination than any reservoir. […]
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Trash collectors – Bowfishing at night
If you want to expand your fishing game, hit the water at night — but leave behind your rod and reel. Instead, take a bow. […]
Bass Fishing
Opposites attract — Keys to ‘heavy finesse’ bass fishing
In the word association game, “finesse” and “heavy” are not typically connected. However, there exists a strategic melding of the two concepts in which “heavy finesse” tactics can yield big results in the bass-fishing world. […]
Bass Fishing
Hot bass in cool shadows
So, why do you think nearly everyone at the beach is sitting under a sun umbrella in July? Highway workers are wearing big brim hats with cooler wraps around their necks. Roofers, well, they are just sweating it off. […]
Fishing
Arctic Ice Chillin’ Cradle
The Chillin’ Cradle is the latest innovation from Arctic Ice to keep sodas, sports drinks, beer or wine chilled. It will also keep your cooler neat and organized for any outing. […]
Fishing
MirrOlure C-Eyes Pro Series
One of MirrOlure’s best-selling lures, the Catch 2000, is now available in the C-Eye Pro Series. These lures feature natural clear 3-D eyes, contemporary fish-catching finishes and premium black nickel hooks. […]
Content
Cover: July 2016
Summertime is catfish time, and there’s no better place than Pickwick. Learn everything you need to know to catch your share. […]
Bass Fishing
Bates: Fish edges for summertime bass
Bass may always relate to cooler deeper water in the summer, but they will go shallow where the oxygen is plentiful. […]