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June 21, 2026

Fannin’s Ellis Bates, unloads the livewell after a trip to Barnett Reservoir. He and the author caught about 25 late this summer dragging deep-running crankbaits 100 feet behind the boat.

Crappie Cranking 101

October 7, 2013 Paul Johnson

Today I went to Barnett Reservoir to pull some “new” crankbaits and try out some new rod-and-reel combos. I am planning for our biggest tournament of the year: the Grenada Big Mama Open. […]

When weather brings wind, rain and rain suits, coastal captains start playing bridge. Or at least hanging around the bridge pilings where redfish, black drum and, eventually, sheepshead move in for the cooler season.

Weather hurting short snapper season

October 3, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

With the two-week fall red snapper season underway, Mississippi offshore anglers are doing more surfing than fishing. […]

Fishermen are moving up on the shallow edges of creeks and ditches to find crappie following the shad migration on Barnett Reservoir.

Crappie report: Fish have moved up

October 3, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

Rarely, outside of the spring spawn, will one find die-hard crappie fishermen chasing fish in shallow water. Especially not on big open expanses of water, like Barnett Reservoir and Sardis Lake. […]

Salt Life sunglasses

October 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

All Salt Life optic lenses are made of polarized polycarbonate material that is lightweight, offers crystal clear vision, 100% UV protection and is scratch/impact resistant. […]

When water levels at Arkabutla Lake begin to recede in the fall, savvy anglers can intercept crappie by looking for shallow water holding spots on the way to deep water.

Pulling the Plug — Fall crappie fishing tips for Lake Arkabutla

October 1, 2013 Phillip Gentry

Mother Nature can be a fickle mistress. One summer you get no love from the clouds, and the next year they won’t stop pouring rain. […]

Trees, stumps and logs are the greatest part of the ever-changing structure in the Chunky River. Eddies below these objects often hold bass looking for an easy meal.

Charming the Chunky — Fishing tips for the Chunky River

October 1, 2013 David Hawkins

The Chunky River is a quiet anglers dream. Slow enough to allow plenty of fishing time, fast enough to make the ride interesting and diversified enough to make the trip well worth an angler’s time. […]

When fall finds bass chasing shad schools in creeks, savvy anglers close in for the action.

Catch ’em in the Creeks: How to catch more fall bass when fishing in creeks

October 1, 2013 David A. Brown

It’s as predictable as sunrise, as traditional as college football. It’s the concentrated bass action that occurs each fall in creeks and backwaters throughout Mississippi. […]

Of the local tournament anglers entered, Shannon Denson is considered a good candidate to win the BASS Central Open Oct. 17-20 because of his mastery of the deep cover in Barnett Reservoir’s main lake.

Open Ticket — How the 2013 Bassmaster Open at the Rez will be won

October 1, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

When the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society announced a year ago that it would be returning to Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson for the 10th time, the biggest news was that the Bassmaster Central Open event would be in October. […]

Matthew Bates caught this scrappy white bass on a Rebel Deep Wee R.

Day on the Lake: Lake Ferguson

October 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Matthew Bates put the hammer down on the gas, and his boat popped up on plane and we were cruising up lake past the casino in search of an action-packed day at school. […]

Blue catfish grow to large proportions, and rely on high-energy food sources like fish.

Catfish growth, part 1

October 1, 2013 Hal Schramm

Mississippi offers diverse and outstanding catfishing opportunities. Fisheries scientists have compiled abundant information about factors affecting catfish growth to support management of wild catfish stocks and to improve production of catfish on fish farms. […]

Sunday was cool enough for Rick Cleveland to wear a wind shirt on Barnett Reservoir, but the fishing was hot enough to produce a limit of striped and hybrid striped bass like this 9-pounder.

Cooler weather, hotter striper action

September 30, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

I am a striper fisherman, one that proudly patrols the waters of Barnett Reservoir throughout the year looking for the big schools. […]

Orange Stripers

September 30, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

This dish, which sounds harder than it is, can be made with striped and hybrid striped bass fillets between ½- and ¾-inch thick. […]