Field Notes
May prime time for bluegill
May is prime time for bream, which the tasty panfish heading to the shallows for their annual spawning ritual. […]
Fishing
As Big As they Grow
Pushing crankbaits for crappie
One of the great things at my age is trying something new. And, believe me, at my age it’s hard to come up with something new — something that I haven’t tried before. […]
Featured
Trio charged with illegal commercial fishing
Three Lucedale men face charges of commercial fishing violations on Black Creek following an investigation by conservation officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]
Catfish
Noodling season open
Obviously noodling is a sport that not everyone can get their heads wrapped around, but those who can and actually grab catfish don’t mind getting their hands a little dirty — as well as slimy and scarred. […]
Fishing
Paul Brown Soft-Dog
Paul Brown Lures recently introduced their first top water surface walker, the 3 ¾-inch Soft-Dog. The ideal search bait, the Soft-Dog can walk-the-dog with ease and makes for effortless long distance casting. […]
Bass Fishing
Muddy water moves — Pro fishing tips to catch bass in muddy water
When runoff makes the water murky, bass don’t give up on eating — so fishermen shouldn’t give up on catching them.
You just have to understand how fish use different sensory elements from sight to sound to water displacement. […]
Bass Fishing
Top 3 spotted bass hotspots in Mississippi
Robbie Bridges rocked his bass boat with great force when he set the hook. A second later, with his knees and back bending against the pull of the fish and the current, he made his plea. […]
Bass Fishing
Hop-along — Expert frog-fishing tips
Sploosh!
The water of Neshoba County Lake exploded when a huge bass smashed Tyler Temple’s black plastic frog. […]
Content
Big fish in a little pond — Crappie-fishing tips for Arkabutla Lake
Mississippi’s reputation as a destination for crappie fishermen is unparalleled, with its waters offering action that is the envy other of states.
That action peaks in the spring, when anglers from around the country descend on the Magnolia State. […]
Content
Cover: May 2016
Bass will be looking for fatten up after the rigors of the spawn this month, so learn the best places and tactics to catch your share. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater drum – The fish that gets no respect
Freshwater drum are the only exclusively freshwater member of the drum family, the same family as red drum, speckled sea trout and weakfish. […]
Fishing
Servicing fishing tackle and gear
While putting away my cleaned-up deer camp coolers in the garage last month, I noticed my stack of fishing rods and reels leaning up in the corner. […]