News
State’s red snapper season reopens Monday
Mississippi’s coastal fishermen will have more opportunities — the state’s red snapper season opens July 29 and amberjack season will open Aug. 1. […]
Fishing
Fishing hotspot
It’s tripletail time along Mississippi’s coast
While the redfish and trout provide plenty of fun for anglers, Capt. Ronnie Daniels of Fisher-Man Guide Service said the tripletail have been a big hit. […]
Outdoor Updates
MS charter captains: ‘We’re catching fish’
One coastal industry hurt by misinformation about the algae bloom has been charter fishing, but most captains say they never quit catching fish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Algae has Gulf Coast in turmoil
The blue-green algae bloom has been a problem for fishermen and the oyster industry this year due to the Bonnet Carré releasing so much water. […]
Apex Predator
Mississippi mother lode
Joshua Chauvin explains how he sets limb lines in the big waters of the Mississippi River and its oxbows to catch really big choupique and catfish. […]
Columns
Species spotlight: Sheepshead
Sheepshead are sought after by many anglers for their sporty fight as well as their tasty table fare. Most succesful anglers devote a lot of time to them. […]
Columns
Three new tricks for more big trout
Technology is giving some very creative lure producers endless possibilities that may in turn give you the edge on big speckled trout. […]
Bass Fishing
Take care of your summer bass
Here are some guidelines for keeping bass held in livewells alive and some results from a recent MSU study that addresses the survival of bass. […]
Columns
Grilled Dolphin on Blackened Corn Relish
Dolphin aka mahimahi are a favorite fish of all anglers who head offshore, but most also enjoy them as the guest of honor at dinner. […]
Bass Fishing
Fish Pickwick for big numbers of July bass
Pickwick Lake is great in the summer for big numbers of largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass. Here’s some lures you should fish there. […]
Inshore Fishing
5 hot spots for July fishing
When the fish are biting anglers don’t feel the heat. These five Mississippi fishing hot spots usually provide great action in July so give them a try. […]
Field Notes
Chum up a sheepshead
Once located, it’s not difficult to get sheepshead to bite, but finding them first is the key, and chumming can be a way to concentrate the hungry fish. […]