Phillip Gentry, Author at Mississippi Sportsman

It’s no secret that July weather makes it tough to fish, but below the surface, crappie are adapting and finding suitable refuge. […]

Kayak fishing can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. You can’t do it right or wrong in this sport, only what’s right for you. […]

“Crappie season” is not over just because crappie have completed the spawn. Here’s some tips on what your next move should be. […]

Flathead catfish exist in many reservoirs and small lakes across the state of Mississippi, but seem to do better in areas with moving water. […]

When the calendar rolls over to March, anglers can expect to catch crappie in a number of different ways. Here’s some tips to help. […]

Don’t stop kayak fishing just because its winter. Layer up to stay warm and safe while reeling in cold-weather fish. […]

Duck Dynasty’s John Godwin knows his stuff when it comes to crappie fishing, and one of his favorite ways to catch them is long-lining. […]

Increasing dissolved oxygen in a livewell or bait tank is the best of several ways to keep fish alive longer in the summer heat. […]

Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset. […]

Mississippi guide Torch Tindle catches loads of slab crappie on jigheads he makes in his shop. Learn about the D-I-Y crappie tackle. […]

When mayflies start swarming just above the water, it’s time to break out your bream-fishing gear and get ready for action. […]

Mississippi River catfish gang up around these man-made, current-directing structures, making them great fishing holes year-round. […]