Heartland Region Archives - Page 9 of 25

Side-scanning depth finders help locate bass and understand where they are holding in the water column.

Bet on Bay Springs for September bass

September 17, 2015 Paul Elias

In September, often our state is often experiencing very hot weather, as we have this past summer. However, toward the end of the month, we might start getting some relief from the heat. […]

This 255-pound, 125-inch 8-point was taken in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir last November.

Rez draw hunt process begins Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday (July 31) for the third year of archery deer hunts on two areas of the Barnett Reservoir project, and hunters have more to draw for, according to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. […]

Changes in regulations this year means no jugging or trotlines will be allowed on Barnett Reservoir's Pelahatchie Bay, which is now mostly developed along all its banks.

Rez jugging, trotline regs unified

July 22, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Regulation changes made months apart by Barnett Reservoir officials and last week by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks have unified the law regarding trotlining and jugging in the Pelahatchie Bay area of the 33,000-acre lake near Jackson. […]

Lake Mary Crawford’s overpopulation of bass makes fishing fairly simple, and working cover along the banks can produce the 30-fish daily limit.

Lake Mary Crawford trip info

July 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

Getting there: Lake Mary Crawford is a 128-acre lake located in Lawrence County, 5 miles west of Monticello on U.S Highway 84. The street address is 293 Lake Mary Lane, Monticello, MS 39654. The GPS coordinates are N31 34.790, W90 09.353 […]

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish.

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

July 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]

When summer heat requires a little extra care of live minnows to keep them alive for a day of fishing, Frabil’s Min-O-Life can help.

Frabill’s Min-O-Life keeps minnows lively

July 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

Summertime fishing frequently means crappie anglers will use either live bait or a combination of plastic jigs tipped with minnows, and keeping the tiny fish alive has been a priority difficult to achieve in the Mississippi heat. […]

What was once a public boat ramp is now private property.

The Rez — Public or private?

July 9, 2015 Paul Johnson

Recently, a crappie fishing buddy of mine called to express his dismay and disappointment that the one ramp on The Rez he is able to use had been closed. […]

Leftovers from fishing rodeos and long ago stockings, don’t pass up an opportunity to catch channel catfish at Mary Crawford, where the average cat is between 4 and 8 pounds.

Summertime magic — Fishing tips for Lake Mary Crawford’s panfish, bass and cats

July 1, 2015 Phillip Gentry

As summer peaks and outdoor enthusiasts look for locations to get away from the crowds and enjoy great fishing and camping opportunities, it would be hard to pick a better destination to celebrate the Fourth of July than Lake Mary Crawford.

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