John N. Felsher, Author at Mississippi Sportsman

Most people only rarely venture offshore, so maximize the experience by staying prepared and flexible. Try different things. […]

People can fish in the Gulf of Mexico, the rivers, around the islands, off the beaches and in the bays for many different species. […]

For even for the best anglers, targeting trophy trout takes time, determination, perseverance, skill and more than a smidgen of luck. […]

Nicknamed “reef donkeys” for their size and power, amberjack like to stay around any hard structure in water at least 150 feet deep. […]

Anglers can catch redfish with spoons anywhere they can find the spot-tailed marauders. Spoons look so simple, but they still catch fish. […]

Anytime someone drops a bait into Grenada Lake, that person could possibly catch the biggest crappie of a lifetime. […]

Crappie will start moving up when the water temperature gets in the high 60s to low 70s. March is a great month to fish Lake Washington. […]

Anglers who target flounder usually fish with live shrimp, minnows and other natural baits, but artificial temptations can catch flounder too. […]

Even though their bite is light, Pickwick Lake anglers can cure winter blues by landing trophy smallmouth bass. […]

Sheepshead traditionally rank low on the desirability scale on the Mississippi Coast, but they provide outstanding sport for any angler. […]

Cold weather makes for some great crappie fishing in Mississippi’s greatest lakes. Here’s how a handful of pros fill their coolers. […]

Abandoned catfish ponds can make for some outstanding duck hunting with just a little elbow grease. Here’s how to pick up mallards. […]