Bass Fishing
Off the shelf: Fishing ledges for more bass
During June and July, offshore ledges are the place to fish for schools of bass, and you can really mop up with crankbaits once you find them. […]
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ABT Multi-Rig System
Unlike other umbrella rigs on the market, ABT Lure Company’s new Multi-Rig System lets you make modifications to fit varying fishing conditions. […]
Bass Fishing
Patience is key for ledge-fishing bass
“Sometimes it’s simply a matter of being patient and being in the right place at the right time,” Murphy said. “On occasion, I’ll pull up on a place and not get a strike for 30 minutes, and I know that the bass and baitfish are there. […]
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Flounder Fanatic
Available in two different styles, the Bottom and the Jig, Flounder Fanatics puts the odds in the fisherman’s favor. The Flounder Fanatic Bottom comes in two weights (¾-ounce and 1½-ounce) and uses a lead body and a specially bent sideways hook so it better fits the flounder’s sideways mouth. […]
Bass Fishing
Shad not the only treats for ledge bass
While shad are the baitfish of choice for bass in many lakes, anglers should never forget about other forage species. […]
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By the Horn
The rising sun peaking over the ice glass waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a bluebird day is a sight to behold. For the salt angler, the shimmering ripples across the great bays forebodes great fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Best crankbait colors for fishing ledges
Murphy doesn’t get too complicated when selecting his crankbait colors, and he’s used his system for good results around the country. […]
Inshore Fishing
By the Horn
The rising sun peaking over the ice glass waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a bluebird day is a sight to behold. […]
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Deep cranking kicks in
Mississippi fishermen have spent weeks dealing with temperatures that felt a lot more like late July than late May, which is why they’ve concentrated their efforts on summer fishing patterns.
For bass and crappie fishermen, that means concentrating on deep structure and deep cover. […]
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Thousands of white bass die at Sardis Lake
More than 70,000 white bass turned belly up in Sardis Lake recently, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the cause is believed to be a naturally occurring bacteria.
The total number of white bass — which composed more than 97 percent of the fish kill — was estimated at 73,510, the MDWFP reported on May 24. […]
Bass Fishing
Lipstick on a frog
Double nickels, 55 — that’s the water temperature mark that Jackson angler Alfred Williams eagerly awaits each spring. […]
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Amberjack season closes June 1
Recreational fishing for greater amberjack closes in state waters at midnight on June 1, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (May 24). […]