Heartland Region Archives - Page 21 of 25

Will Graves caught and later released this 11.1-pound bass. The fish was 25 inches long and had a 20-inch girth.

Neshoba County lake a kid-friendly option

August 1, 2012 David Hawkins

For Lee Sugg of Morton, Neshoba County Lake has a different appeal — one that involves the next generation of bass anglers. […]

Sterling Jones holds a 12-pound bass pulled from the weeds at Neshoba County Lake.

Tiny Trophy: Find huge bass in this small state lake

August 1, 2012 David Hawkins

Neshoba County has a storied past: It has been the setting for murder mysteries, real and fictional, and is home to the famous annual Neshoba County Fair. […]

Bill Thomas likes to work a spinnerbait along the edge of the vegetation at Neshoba County Lake to find bass early on summer mornings. He also uses frogs and buzzbaits to do his searching.

Neshoba County Lake just right to beat the heat

July 27, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

When limited by heat to only a few hours of quality fishing a day, the state lake system of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is an excellent choice. […]

Ken Lowry admires a healthy young bass pulled from Tibbiee Creek, where it enters the west side of Columbus Lake.

Consistent Columbus

July 23, 2012 David Hawkins

If bass fishing is your business, or just a pastime, Columbus Lake is a definite destination for you. […]

Lowry launches a June Bug colored critter bait toward a cluster of water hyacinths. The June Bug color is popular among anglers at Columbus Lake.

Fishing-friendly city

July 1, 2012 David Hawkins

Columbus Lake is near the historic City of Columbus. The Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes fishing and eco-tourism, and has invested greatly in tournament fishing. […]

Catching bass with common bacterial infections is not uncommon, especially in the early summer. Biologists with the MDWFP say healthy bass will survive the infection.

Red bumps

July 1, 2012 David Hawkins

There were red bumps and sores on several of the bass we caught at Columbus Lake in May.

Tom Holman of the MDWFP said the sores are nothing to worry about. […]

Consistent Columbus

July 1, 2012 David Hawkins

If bass fishing is your business, or just a pastime, Columbus Lake is a definite destination for you. […]

Off the shelf: Fishing ledges for more bass

June 1, 2012 Michael O. Giles

During June and July, offshore ledges are the place to fish for schools of bass, and you can really mop up with crankbaits once you find them. […]

Mason Wooldridge caught this big bass while cranking a crankbait in the deep water on a fishing trip with the author.

Patience is key for ledge-fishing bass

June 1, 2012 Michael O. Giles

“Sometimes it’s simply a matter of being patient and being in the right place at the right time,” Murphy said. “On occasion, I’ll pull up on a place and not get a strike for 30 minutes, and I know that the bass and baitfish are there. […]

Murphy lifts another lunker bass he caught while fishing an offshore ledge.

Shad not the only treats for ledge bass

June 1, 2012 Michael O. Giles

While shad are the baitfish of choice for bass in many lakes, anglers should never forget about other forage species. […]

The author holds a lunker bass caught by his father while on a deep water fishing trip.

Best crankbait colors for fishing ledges

June 1, 2012 Michael O. Giles

Murphy doesn’t get too complicated when selecting his crankbait colors, and he’s used his system for good results around the country. […]

Jenifer Flanagan landed this beautiful bass.

Best Mississippi ledge-fishing lakes

June 1, 2012 Michael O. Giles

Lake Pickwick is the most-recognizable Mississippi lake that offers top-notch ledge-fishing opportunities, but it’s not the only one, accomplished angler Ken Murphy said. […]