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January 20, 2021
HomeAuthorsBrian Cope

Articles by Brian Cope

Bass Fishing

Species spotlight: Striped bass

Brian Cope

Striped bass are targeted by thousands and thousands of anglers. They are not in the same family as largemouth or smallmouth bass. […]

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Species spotlight: Southern Flounder

Brian Cope

The southern flounder is a flat, oval-shaped fish and it is the biggest of the flounder species found throughout the Atlantic and Gulf. […]

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Species Spotlight: Speckled trout

Brian Cope

Speckled trout are inshore gamefish that are popular among recreational anglers along the Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard. […]

If that high-tech depth finder doesn’t work properly, there’s a much better chance that there’s a wiring problem than some kind of trouble with the unit.
Field Notes

Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring

Brian Cope

When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem. […]

Field Notes

Top 3 trout topwaters

Brian Cope

It’s tough to beat the speckled trout bite in the fall along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. And nothing tops catching them on topwater lures. […]

Columns

Species spotlight: Tarpon

Brian Cope

Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer. […]

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Species spotlight: Atlantic tripletail

Brian Cope

Tripletails have rounded dorsal and anal fins that extend back almost to their tails, giving them the appearance of three tails, hence their name. […]

Fishing

Family finds silver lining in pandemic

Brian Cope

For Noah Brown, COVID-19 has a huge silver lining. He’s gotten to work on his boat and start fishing with his son and 7-year-old daughter. […]

Field Notes

Adding sound to lures will get a trout’s attention

Brian Cope

Noise — at least the right noise — can attract speckled trout and give your bait or lure a better chance at being eaten by a fish. […]

Catfish

Species Spotlight: Flathead catfish

Brian Cope

Flathead catfish make a big splash wherever they show up. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of waters and can live in very harsh conditions. […]

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Species spotlight: Red snapper

Brian Cope

Red snapper are large snappers that are most often found near reef habitats, livebottom habitats, platforms, shipwrecks and artificial reefs. […]

Professional bass angler Brian Latimer shares his tips on improving your spinning reel game.
Bass Fishing

Improve your spinning reel game with these tips

Brian Cope

Many bass anglers groan when it’s time to pick up the spinning reel. They have some shortcomings compared to baitcasters, unless you use these tips. […]

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    Abram Duhon of Meaux, La., took his biggest buck to date in Port Gibson. The 188-pound, 6 1/2-year-old buck scored 130. Abram lives for hunting and fishing and anything outdoors. At 9 years old he [...]
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