Crappie/Bream

Crappie Hotspot: Columbus Lake

Located within the Golden Triangle of Northeast Mississippi, this month’s Mississippi crappie hotspot is none other than Columbus Lake. Referred to by the locals as Possum Town Lake, Columbus is impounded by the seventh of 10 locks along the Tenn-Tom Waterway. […]

Happy Trails

Pre-season priorities

As we transition into August and the pre-season, there are numerous tasks that we as outdoorsmen should be busily engaged in. The topic “pre-season priorities” covers everything that needs attention, from right here at home on out to our hunting property. […]

Bass Fishing

Bass still biting in the heat

August is the month when bass start schooling on Pickwick Lake on the surface and in deep water. That means you can have fun and catch a lot of fish. Although you may not catch a monster, on a good day you can bring 20 or 30 bass to the boat. […]

Hunting

Time for summer hunting tune-up

Ok, it’s hot as the dickens. August in Mississippi has got to be about the worst time of year for hunters except for the Wildlife Extravaganza outdoors kick-off show the first weekend. At least that event helps get us in the mood for the coming hunting seasons. […]

As Big As they Grow

Magnolia Crappie State Championship

Chotard/Eagle was the site of the 2012 Magnolia Crappie State Championship on June 22-23. A total of 36 teams competed for top honors over the course of two days of challenging fishing.

Oh, there were plenty of fish caught, including a boatload or three of garfish! […]