April 2012

Bass Fishing

Tips for catching post-spawn smallmouth on Pickwick

April 1, 2012 David A. Brown

It’s often called the “Lake Erie of the South,” and the abundance of big smallmouth more than justifies that moniker for Pickwick Lake. However, while northern anglers bounce around in monster swells, anglers in the Magnolia State do their smallie work in much more hospitable conditions.

Indeed the TVA lake shared with neighboring Alabama and Tennessee holds a healthy population of smallmouth that find abundant habitat throughout its 43,100-acres. And with long southern growing season, Pickwick smallies grow fat and sassy on a diet of threadfin shad, gizzard shad and all the yellow perch they can catch. […]

Bass Fishing

A closer look

April 1, 2012 David A. Brown

At 53 miles in river length, Pickwick presents considerable real estate throughout which smallmouth can hide. You can just go fishing and hope for the occasional lucky cast, or you can divide your day into “looking” and “fishing.” […]

Bass Fishing

Titan tubes

April 1, 2012 David A. Brown

Fishing is a spectrum, and just as tiny baits and delicate tactics hold a solid position at one end, the opposite end sees the profound relevance of big and bold. Tubes are no exception, and large, fringy monsters twice the size — or more — of standard models can prove highly productive in the right scenarios. […]

Bass Fishing

Go with the flow

April 1, 2012 David A. Brown

When the Tennessee Valley Authority built hydroelectric dams on its namesake river, recreational fishing enhancement may not have been the primary objective, but the positive impact on lakes like Pickwick is undeniable. Water released through the massive structures — measured in cubic feet per second (CFS) — not only creates electric power, it stirs the impoundments, piles up baitfish and puts bass in a bona fide food mood. […]

Fishing

Gila Fury Jig

April 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Glo Crazy Lure’s new Gila Fury Jig with patented Glo-Stick enables larger strike distances and more opportunities for anglers. The glow technology increases visibility, even in dark and cloudy waters, and the rapid sink rate of the football-headed jig sparks more reflex strikes from fish. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Bay Springs Site Office

April 1, 2012 Phillip Gentry

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Site Office is located on the east side of Bay Springs Lake just off of MS Highway 4 in Tishomingo County. The staff from this office is responsible for the operation of the navigation, recreation and natural resources along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway from Amory to Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River. […]