Bass Fishing
Wager Baits’ Calcutta Jig
Ross Wager’s Calcutta Jigs are turning the heads of bass and bass anglers near and far. Synthetic hair gives the bladed bait a different action. […]
Fishing
Columns
Which jighead is best for speckled trout fishing? It all depends
One of the most-versatile and effective ways to catch speckled trout is with a soft plastic and jighead pairing. You can target fish both shallow and deep. […]
Fishing
MDMR now closed as legislators battle over funding
MDMR and its patrol boats can’t operate until the state Legislature in Jackson approves a funding bill for the fiscal year that began Wednesday, July 1. […]
Bass Fishing
Improve your spinning reel game with these tips
Many bass anglers groan when it’s time to pick up the spinning reel. They have some shortcomings compared to baitcasters, unless you use these tips. […]
Fishing
Eagle Lake drawdown accelerated
The MDWFP and the USACE Vicksburg District have agreed to lower the Eagle Lake water level by approximately 0.5 feet per day. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing for sharks and bull redfish on rafts of mullet
Capt. Charlie Thomason likes to unwind by targeting sharks and monster redfish. […]
Fishing
Mississippi’s top 5 July fishing hotspots
Grab the sunscreen and let’s hit some July fishing hot spots. These possibilities top the list of can’t-miss fishing holes this month. […]
Newsletters
Special tricks produce bigger snapper for Biloxi captain
Capt. Robert Earl McDaniel loves chasing the big “sow” red snapper, and offers them a big meal to get their interest this month. […]
Columns
Are trophy trout making big return to Venice waters?
Big speckled trout have made a pretty good appearance in the waters around Venice the past three years. Will it continue and/or get better? […]
Catfish
Put catfish on your wish list
Catfish are popular among Mississippi anglers. The state is full of channels, blues and flatheads. Here’s the 411 on how to recognize and catch them. […]
Events & Announcements
COVID-19 forces cancellation of Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for 2020
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for the year 2020 has been cancelled for first time in 72 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Newsletters
CMR certifies two state records
The state Commission on Marine Resources certified two Mississippi state fishing records at its monthly meeting on June 17. […]