Fishing
Getting the most out of cranking
Whether fishing a major impoundment or a private farm pond, crankbaits are among the bass catching-est baits that can be tied on a fishing line. […]
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Fishing
5 tips for deep timber summer bass
When temperatures soar during the hottest time of the year, largemouth bass will seek out “comfort zones” in order to survive during Mississippi’s torrid summers. […]
Fishing
Destination: Calling Panther Lake
Directions: Calling Panther Lake, a 512-acre lake managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is located in Copiah County, 5 miles west of Crystal Springs off New Zion Rd. The nearest street address is 1000 Gaddy Ln., Crystal Springs, MS 39059. GPS – N31.984 726, W90.475 823. […]
Fishing
Melanoma facts
Although the vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, the more-serious melanoma is a risk for anyone spending significant time in the sun. […]
Fishing
Don’t forget sunglasses
Any discussion of protection from UV rays must include eyewear.
Ultraviolet rays can harm the eye’s cornea, lens and retina, and also increase the odds of cataracts. […]
Catfish
Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key
From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Frabill’s Min-O-Life keeps minnows lively
Summertime fishing frequently means crappie anglers will use either live bait or a combination of plastic jigs tipped with minnows, and keeping the tiny fish alive has been a priority difficult to achieve in the Mississippi heat. […]
Freshwater Fishing
The Eagle Lake option
Eagle Lake is another oxbow but far less affected by the changes of the river. It is a well-developed area with many houses and boat houses along much of the lake. With the river restrained by levees, Eagle offers anglers a pretty even shot and getting on bream just about any time. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Best baits and tackle
There is no shame in using a cane pole with live bait, a combination that has fed many a hungry stomach.
But a Mississippi-based company, B&M Poles of West Point, offers a vast array of poles made of fiberglass and space-age materials. Crappie poles also work well for bream and collapse for easy storage and travel. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Flat is where it’s at
Bream are renowned for bedding on a full moon. A male will make the nest, a shallow depression in the sand or silt on the bottom of the lake. A new moon causes a similar but lesser bedding period. […]
Crappie/Bream
Having a nose for bream
Fish long enough and you will notice a pungent smell near bedding locations. Some anglers compare it to the smell of ripe watermelon. It will appear in conjunction with a thin, oily film on the surface of the water. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Hanging out
Even when bream are not bedding, they congregate in schools near brush or other structure that offers cover from predators. At Lake Chotard, the many trees and tops are great places to begin the search. […]