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Expect big bass to be concentrated in shallow water when the spawn starts.

The biology of the bass spawn

March 3, 2016 Hal Schramm

It’s March, so the bass will begin spawning in southern Mississippi. By the end of the month, assuming normal warming trends, the bass spawn will be in full swing in central Mississippi. […]

When the water temperatures reach the upper 50s no matter where he’s fishing, bass pro Pete Ponds will have a swimming jig with a Yum trailer loaded and ready to throw at any shallow cover.

Old habits — Tested bass-fishing tactics that still work

March 1, 2016 Bobby Cleveland

Heading into the second round of the March 2015 Bassmaster Central Open on Barnett Reservoir, Gene Bishop had 8 pounds and was on the outside looking in at a possible paycheck. […]

Robbie Bridges of Brandon loves to fish for spotted bass at Bay Springs Lake on the Tenn-Tom Waterway, and for good reason. Look at that pig.

Bay Springs is state’s top spot for spots

February 26, 2016 Bobby Cleveland

Robbie Bridges rocked his bass boat with great force when he set the hook, and immediately asked for help.

“Get the net … it’s a big ’un,” he hollered. “When I set the hook, I couldn’t move her. If she hadn’t shook her head, I’d swear I had hung up in the rocks.” […]

Unlock the Alabama rig for winter bass

February 18, 2016 Dan Kibler

Love it or hate it, there’s little doubt that the Alabama rig has added a new dimension to bass fishing, and especially during cold weather when fish really key on schools of bait. […]

How to catch bass with lockjaw

February 15, 2016 Andy Crawford

The coldest month of the year is here, but you can still go out and catch some bass. The Ned rig can be the answer. […]

Ross Barnett has a good number of 2- to 4-pounders, making for some fun fishing trips.

Big bass bite in February at Ross Barnett

February 15, 2016 Paul Elias

February’s the best month to fish Ross Barnett Reservoir just outside Jackson because it warms up quickly. Bass always pull into shallow water there in February to prepare for the spawn. […]

Weather conditions dictate how slow or fast Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Cliff Crochet fishes during the pre-spawn.

Elite tips for pre-spawn bass

February 14, 2016 Patrick Bonin

With an unusually mild winter so far — even by Southern standards — it’s anyone’s guess as to how timing of the bass spawn will play out this year. […]

Duck blinds positioned near deeper water make dandy holding spots for seasonal bass movements.

Location consideration for pre-spawn bass

January 15, 2016 David A. Brown

Here are some nuggets of wisdom to help you locate fish along their seasonal routes.

Making hay: — FLW regional pro Phil Marks knows the standard seasonal targets, but he said it’s also important to pay attention to weather events and how they might influence subsequent seasons. […]