News
Recreational season for greater amberjack reopens May 1
Officials with the MDMR announced on April 22 that recreational harvest for Greater Amberjack will open on May 1, 2021. […]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Prop up post-spawn bass with propellor lures
Bass have always been suckers for topwater lures that carry propellors. And the time after the spawn can’t be beaten for this kind of action. […]
Crappie/Bream
When it comes to bream fishing, mayflies are the real “lord of the flies”
When mayflies start swarming just above the water, it’s time to break out your bream-fishing gear and get ready for action. […]
Bass Fishing
Racket Blade gives Stanley Jigs an entry into the bladed jig market
The Racket Blade, Stanley’s entry into the bladed jig market, is a rocket with plenty of racket attached to intrigue bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Catch Ross Barnett’s May largemouths
You’ll have numerous choices of lures and tactics for bass at Ross Barnett Reservoir in May, a post-spawn month. […]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Longnose gar
Longnose gar are found almost everywhere. They are one of the most prehistoric fish swimming in North American waters. […]
Columns
Grouper cakes, a spring specialty
Grouper cakes are a great way to enjoy a popular, tasty bottomfish […]
Columns
Electroshocking gives a thorough, accurate look at most fisheries
A closer look at the efficiency of electrofishing and how well samples represent what is actually in the water. […]
Field Notes
5 gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mother
We asked our friends at Puglia’s Sporting Goods in Metairie for great great gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mothers in our lives. […]
Bass Fishing
Mississippi’s bucketmouth bucket list
Mississippi can boast countless bodies of water that hold bass, and some of them offer fishing that’s good enough to make trips there. […]
Features
Biloxi Marsh is a May hotspot for redfish
Gulf fishermen can take advantage of redfish around Biloxi Marsh in May. Here’s how a Gulf captain finds them and puts them in the boat. […]
Field Notes
Tips to preserve fish for mounting
Larry Matherne, owner of DeeDee’s Taxidermy, offers some tips for preserving a freshwater or saltwater fish for mounting. […]