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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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

“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. […]

Rigging the SpringR worm wacky style is slow, patient fishing for bass that can pay off big in January.

Slow it down at Barnett on riprap

January 2, 2020 Paul Elias

Generally, January is a tough month to catch bass. However, one of the advantages to fishing Ross Barnett this month is the abundance of riprap. […]

Shad stunned and dying in cold water bring catfish to the shallows and fishermen to Ross Barnett Reservoir in January.

Five January fishing hot spots

December 26, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

January may be one of the coldest months, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some red-hot fishing action. These are our picks of five hot spots. […]

Lake Norsworthy of Brandon signes a bass-fishing scholarship with Blue Mountain College.

Brandon teen cashes in on bass

December 25, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

One of Mississippi’s most accomplished high school bass fisherman, Lake Norsworthy of Brandon, has signed an athletic scholarship to Blue Mountain College. […]

Simpson Legion Lake closed

December 24, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

One of Mississippi’s most-popular public lakes, Simpson Legion Lake, is closing to allow the MDWFP to repair and renovate the dam. […]

Greg Hackney’s swim jig fishing tips

December 14, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

It’s no secret that Greg Hackney loves to fish with a jig. In this video, he breaks down his tactics for fishing a swim jig. […]

You’ll catch spotted, largemouth and smallmouth bass at Pickwick in December.

Lures and techniques for December on Pickwick Lake

December 9, 2019 Paul Elias

Bass will be feeding heavily to prepare for the colder temperatures at Pickwick Lake, and the Alabama Rig seems to produce more bass in cooler water. […]

Tippah County Lake has a tremendous population of bream, and they’ll bite in December.

Don’t forget fishing in December

December 2, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Around Mississippi, plenty of lakes and rivers offer December fishermen plenty of hot action in cold weather. Here are 10 spots to try. […]