Some species not afraid of March winds
March 2010
Capt. Steve Perrigin of Strictly Fishin’ Charters based at Ocean Springs explains that there are some fish to be caught this month.
Roll the dice for speckled trout in February
February 2010
Capt. Robert Brodie with Team Brodie Charters, who has his boat based at Biloxi’s D’Iberville Marina, says you can find the big speckled trout in the coastal rivers and other species around the rivers during February.
Specks, reds still available in January
January 2010
Anglers can catch plenty of good-sized speckled trout, redfish and an occasional flounder on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast after the bowl games have ended. To learn where to find them and how to catch them, we talked with Capt. Kyle Jarreau of Shore Thing Charters, who guides in the Biloxi Marsh out of Bay St. Louis.
If it’s December, it’s offshore time
December 2009
If you think about the enjoyment of delicious fresh tuna cooking on the grill while you’re watching your favorite football game on a Sunday afternoon, you’ll realize how much your friends, family and business associates will enjoy a tuna-fishing trip as a Christmas present.
Specks, reds perfect for Thanksgiving
November 2009
Capt. Matthew Tusa of Shore Thing Fishing Charters, based out of Bay St. Louis, fishes about 250 days each year, and he really loves those he spends on the water this month.
Offshore, inshore fish getting active
October 2009
According to Capt. Tom Becker of the Skipper charterboat, docked at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor in Harrison County, there’s lots available to entertain anglers in October.
Fish inshore, offshore on one trip
August 2009
Capt. “Pappy” Kenney believes in fishing by the moon. For instance, during the full moon in June and on three days of either side of the full moon, Kenney caught plenty of big trout.
Is anything not biting this month?
July 2009
Capt. Timmy Holley of Prime Tyme Charters based at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor fishes outside the barrier islands for Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, redfish and cobia and offshore for snapper.
Options abound in productive June
June 2009
June presents many opportunities for Mississippi’s coastal fishermen, according to Capt. Kenny Barhanovich.
Lots biting on these May days
May 2009
In May, numbers of fish, including white trout, speckled trout, ground mullet, summer flounder, redfish and pompano, concentrate on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and you’ll have to work hard not to catch them.
Fish the Biloxi Marsh in April
April 2009
Capt. Sonny Schindler of Bay St. Louis believes April is the best month for speckled trout and redfish in the Biloxi Marsh.
Time getting right for Chandeleurs
March 2009
Mississippi Sportsman talked with Capt. George Pelaez, captain of the Joka’s Wild, to get the best information on when, where and how to fish the Chandeleur Islands, a favorite destination for speckled trout and redfish anglers who leave from Biloxi.
Mixed bag awaits out of Biloxi
February 2009
Capt. Rimmer Covington of the Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, one of the new breed of offshore fishermen, runs a sleek, fast and powerful striker boat. Covington’s 39-foot custom SeaVee with three, 350-horsepower Yamaha engines on the back allows him to leave Biloxi and be 70 miles or more offshore in less than two hours under good weather and water conditions.