Fishing Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

August 25, 2019

Getting a handle on trophy bass

For many bass anglers, size matters, and several states have implemented management efforts to enhance trophy bass opportunities. […]

Matrix Rip Shad targets the ‘tweener’ depths

Don Shoopman

The Matrix Rip Shad is a hard-body artificial lure, a jerkbait, that’s already a favorite of his and charter boat captains in Louisiana. […]

Species spotlight – African pompano

Brian Cope

African pompano (alectis ciliaris) are saltwater fish that are usually caught in deep, offshore water around wrecks and artificial reefs. […]

Take notes about which lures worked this past year, and when, and put that knowledge to good use next time out.

What lures worked for you and when?

Chris Bush

To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful. […]

Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol

Mississippi Sportsman

A product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel. […]

Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series

Mississippi Sportsman

Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish. […]

Flounder without frying

Jerry Dilsaver

This is a tasty and simple recipe for preparing flounder other than frying it. This recipe is about as simple as cooking gets and is a bit healthier. […]

Shimano’s SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel

Mississippi Sportsman

The SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel features Shimano’s SLX low-profile style with the I-DC4 digital brake control system already on the Curado DC series. […]

Crappie will bite at night, especially if you follow a few guidelines.

Tips for slabs after dark

Phillip Gentry

The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie. […]

Fishing on drop-offs at the ledges and in Ross Barnett’s shallow water, you may not catch any monsters, but you should catch plenty of 11/2- to 2-pound bass.

Ross Barnett’s hot-weather bass

Paul Elias

A good reason to fish Ross Barnett this month is because it’s a shallow lake with lots of vegetation, which provides shade, cover and oxygen for bass. […]

Using the tip of a toothpick, pushed through a soft-plastic bait and the eye of the hook, will help keep a Texas-rigged bait from sliding down. Break off both ends of the toothpick just outside the worm’s margins.

Stick a toothpick in it

Craig Holt

One of the best tools a bass fisherman can have, especially during the summer when fish live largely in deep, cool, oxygenated water, are toothpicks. […]

Boat trailer lights not working? Try these tips

Brian Cope

Anyone who tows a boat trailer either has, or will, experience problems with the trailer’s lights. More often than not, one specific culprit is to blame. […]