bass Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

John W. Kyle State Park

July 12, 2026 John N. Felsher

Whether visitors stay for a night or a week, John William Kyle State Park offers visitors the perfect balance of recreation and relaxation. […]

The Bull Bream's slim body makes it ideal for skipping under docks and other cover. (Photos courtesy americanbaitworks.com)

NetBait HexTek Bull Bream

July 5, 2026 Don Shoopman

Many bass anglers are getting bit consistently on the American Baitworks Co. NetBait BaitFuel HexTek Bull Bream Creature Bait. […]

MDWFP simplifies fishing regulations for Mississippi anglers

June 26, 2026 MDWFP news release

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks encourages anglers to review Mississippi’s freshwater fishing regulations. […]

Ian Otero’s double-digit bass

June 16, 2026 Field Reporter

Ian Otero of Lafitte, La., caught this 10.58-pound bass on June 6 from a pond in Fern Springs, Miss., during a two-day trip with his friend, Reed Creppel. He used a 6th Sense Crush 50x

The Booyah Pad Crasher

June 6, 2026 Don Shoopman

After Pad Crashers and Poppin’ Pad Crashers were released, Booyah’s plastic frog line got so popular it is one of the company’s best sellers. […]

Paul B. Johnson State Park

June 6, 2026 John N. Felsher

Visitors to Paul B. Johnson State Park, which sits just inside the De Soto National Forest, canfish, swim, water ski or hike. […]

The Berkley PowerBait MaxScent ‘Moeba

May 21, 2026 Mississippi Sportsman

The Berkley PowerBait MaxScent ‘Moeba is a new finesse soft bait designed to stand out in today’s high-pressure fisheries. […]

Bass are great fish to pursue in a kayak no matter your skill level. Prevalent across the state, there is surely a bass fishing spot near where you live. Armed with one rod and a small assortment of tackle, Mark Smith brought this 8-pound bass to the kayak.

Dust off that kayak

May 4, 2026 Chris Holmes

Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here. […]

Wood Bait Country's Black Label Piglet has been racking up bass, particularly each spring, since its introduction three years ago by owner Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss.

The Black Label Piglet

May 3, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago. […]

Lake Lowndes State Park

April 13, 2026 John N. Felsher

Lake Lowndes State Park is a hidden gem with breathtaking views. Come visit this beautiful state park and enjoy everything it has to offer. […]

MDWFP launches largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir

April 2, 2026 MDWFP news release

The MDWFP Central Region fisheries biologists have initiated a largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir. […]

Rapala ClapTail 110

March 31, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it. […]