Inshore Fishing
Katrina Reef – Out of the rubble came a reef trout love
We finally had a wind-free day recently, so my wife and I decided to take a short jaunt to one of our favorite trout havens after church. […]
Coast Region
Featured
Red snapper season extended in federal waters
Thanks to Tropical Storm Colin — and not the hordes of snapper in the Gulf — the 2016 federal red snapper season has been extended for two days. […]
Content
Changes in latitude – Fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Tony French eased off the throttle of his 25-foot open-cockpit bay boat, timing it perfectly so the craft would slide smoothly and quietly to within casting distance astern of a shrimp boat. […]
Featured
Trio charged with illegal commercial fishing
Three Lucedale men face charges of commercial fishing violations on Black Creek following an investigation by conservation officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]
Inshore Fishing
D.O.A. Shrimp deserves its popularity
The D.O.A. Shrimp might not be the most-realistic lure on the market, but commercial trout anglers use it to feed their families. […]
Speckled Trout
Fish are plentiful along the Pascagoula River
I spend a lot of time perusing social media, reading Facebook posts, blogs and fishing reports to learn new things that will make me a better trout fisherman.
One thing I’ve noticed is that Jackson County doesn’t get a lot of mention. […]
Field Notes
How to change out fishing line
If you’re a hard-core fisherman like Grand Isle trout assassin Tommy Vidrine, you should be changing your fishing line — a lot. […]
Speckled Trout
Ides of March promise trout slaughter
The middle of March can actually be an awesome time to target speckled trout on topwater lures and jerkbaits. […]
Bass Fishing
Striped bass record broken
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has certified a new state record for striped bass — 39.6 pounds.
Rocky Rawls of Gautier caught the fish March 5 in the West Pascagoula River near his home. He was using a bull minnow for bait. […]
Speckled Trout
Best big-trout bets
One angler who consistently catches trout — and big trout, at that — is Alex Smith from Gulfport. He uses an Alberto knot. […]
Sheepshead
Winter sheepshead
“How’s the snapper?” I asked.
“It’s OK, but it could use some garlic,” Uncle Topper replied. […]
Field Notes
The best sight-fishing tool for redfish
With rods and reels, tackle boxes, ice chests, life jackets and other gear requiring spots in your boat, space is always at a premium. […]