July 2012 Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

Stocking a put, grow and take striped bass fishery in Barnett is more than just dumping fish in the lake, a number of variables must take place to be successful.

Make it, take it

July 1, 2012 Phillip Gentry

Establishing a put, grow and take fishery in an impounded reservoir might sound easy, but there are challenges. […]

This screen shot from a Humminbird unit indicates the appearance of a pod of striped bass lurking beneath a school of shad at Ross Barnett Reservoir.

Side imaging

July 1, 2012 Phillip Gentry

The original design and purpose of sonar hasn’t changed much, despite the growing tide of newer sonar units that offer side imaging, structure scan and even down scan. […]

Fish like this heavy red invade Back Bay in droves because of the smorgasbord of food that it offers.

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana last year, Capt. Bryan Cuevas with Mega-Bite Fishing Charters out of Biloxi saw an interesting phenomenon take place.

As fresh water from the Mississippi River pushed farther and farther to the east out Lake Pontchartrain, through the Rigolets and eventually into the Mississippi Sound, Cuevas saw the size of his speckled trout increase. […]

Black drum fishing heats up right along with the weather and they readily attack cracked crab fished near pilings and bridge structures.

July prime time for big black drum

July 1, 2012 Chris Ginn

If there’s one kind of fishing that stands out in Capt. Bryan Cuevas’ mind this time of year it’s targeting big black drum on the bottom and around pilings. […]

While he typically targets trout just under the surface, Cuevas puts his anglers on redfish by having them fish the bottom.

Start shallow, finish deep

July 1, 2012 Chris Ginn

Recreational anglers looking for the most action during July should fish south of the Highway 90 Bridge at the mouth of Back Bay first thing in the morning, according to Capt. Bryan Cuevas with Mega-Bite Fishing Charters. […]

Crappie Club update

July 1, 2012 Paul Johnson

The Magnolia Crappie Club closed out our 2011-12 season with the State Championship tournament at Eagle/Chotard lakes in late June. […]

Mirage Pro Angler 12

July 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Hobie’s Mirage Pro Angler 12 may be their most versatile fishing boat ever. […]

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

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. […]

Alabama Rig II

July 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Picking up where the Alabama Rig left off, the Alabama Rig II features heavier wires and hardware to handle larger saltwater species. […]

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. […]

Nikon Monarch 5

July 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

The Nikon MONARCH 5 All Terrain Binocular combines high-resolution optics and the ruggedness that hunters need in a package that is light enough to carry all day. […]

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. […]