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June 5, 2026

The Bobby Garland/Road Runner Slab Runner combo produces big crappie like these.

Slab Runner a winner for crappie

February 14, 2020 Kinny Haddox

The Slab Runner, a collaboration between TTI-Blakemore and Bobby Garland, is a dream match for anglers and a nightmare for crappie. […]

Clear water gives up bass more readily during winter than dirty or muddy water. Water clarity is even more important than water temperature.

Be clear about winter bass

February 13, 2020 Dan Kibler

When it comes to catching bass in February, things are pretty clear to bass pro David Fritts — clear, as in clear water. […]

Fishing information gleaned from a number of sources can put you on the right track, but it’s more likely your own knowledge and intuition that will lead you in the right direction.

Go with your gut? Fishing in the info age

February 13, 2020 Chris Bush

Anglers can get information on the hottest fishing holes and lures from a variety of sources, but it rarely beats their own intuition when it comes to catching fish. […]

Growing big fish begins with creating the right environment on the molecular level. The food chain in ponds begins with the microorganisms and ends with the top predators, such as largemouth bass and catfish. […]

Crappie 101: Tips for using multiple-rod setups

February 10, 2020 Phillip Gentry

If two fishing rods are better than one, how about 12. Learn the two most-popular techniques for trolling using multiple rods. […]

Stocking may supplement a bass population, but the fish must survive and grow for three or four years to achieve a size interesting to anglers.

Is bass stocking needed?

February 10, 2020 Hal Schramm

Largemouth bass can recover from catastrophic events, and wild fish do better than their expensive, hatchery reared brethren. […]

How to fish with a drop shot rig

February 10, 2020 Mississippi Sportsman

Although drop-shot rigs are nothing new, they have slowly started pushing aside the venerable Carolina rig from its place as the most relied-upon rig. […]

Mississippi’s February bass frolics

February 10, 2020 Michael O. Giles

Slow down and fish the right baits, and February can be lunker city for bass fishermen on a handful of Mississippi lakes. […]

The author shows off a nice channel catfish that will make somebody a great meal.

Species spotlight: Channel catfish

February 8, 2020 Brian Cope

Channel catfish are known as the smallest of the “big three” species of catfish, but they occupy a huge place in freshwater fisheries in the U.S.A. […]

“You may have to fight the structure in Bogue Homa to land a bass there,” Paul Elias said. “If you use a follow-up lure like the Spring-R worm on 10-pound test line, you may get your line broken. But the fight is worth it to catch a bass that size.”

Weather is key for February Bogue Homa lunkers

February 5, 2020 Paul Elias

At this time of year, you can catch a very big bass at Bogue Homa. Most fish there will spawn from the first to the middle of February, weather permitting. […]

A dish of Cajun spice

February 5, 2020 Jerry Dilsaver

On cold days, it’s nice to come inside and have a meal that is tasty, filling and warms you all over. This seafood/sausage chowder will do just that. […]

Okatibbee crappie in February? Oh boy!

January 30, 2020 Michael O. Giles

Okatibbee Lake is a winter crappie haven for Mississippi anglers. Slab crappie are getting ready for their big move and are there for the taking. […]