August 2020

Labor Day weekend really gets Mississippi hunters’ blood flowing, as thousands of hunters head for dove fields to blast away at those quick, gray darters.

Finesse-fishing and all that comes with it — light line, small baits, small weights — can play a big part of catching summer bass across Mississippi.

Depending on where and how you’re fishing, and what catfish you’re targeting, you’ll need to tie on one of several different kinds of terminal-tackle rigs.

Clear-water techniques and baits that trick largemouth bass are just about perfect for doing battle with redfish along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

Hand-held release aids are becoming more and more popular with bowhunters in the archery world, and for good reason too. Here are some pros.

Crème’s Tube Worm is a plastic worm that floats and “has that tube aspect to it,” a deadly combination, according to Brett Preuett.

These king mackerel fajitas are a great way to introduce picky diners to king mackerel, which many people shy away from eating.

How will climate change affect dynamics of fish populations? A multi-agency team of fisheries scientists used three regional models to predict.

Pickwick Lake’s deep, main-lake structure will produce bass for August anglers who plan ahead. You may catch and release 100 fish a day of multiple species.

Flathead catfish make a big splash wherever they show up. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of waters and can live in very harsh conditions.

August in Mississippi: hunting seasons will end our suffering soon.

Mississippi fishermen have plenty of options for August. Try any of these proven “hot” spots in August for a productive day on the water.

Mississippi’s oldest and newest outdoor shows have been postponed due to social-distancing restrictions related to the COVID 19 pandemic.

According to Capt. Matt Tusa of Shore Thing Charters in Bay St. Louis, saltwater fishing bounces back along the Mississippi coast this summer.

Mississippi hunters will flock to stores on Labor Day weekend for tax-free purchases, but dove hunters will have to wait past Opening Day.

Noise — at least the right noise — can attract speckled trout and give your bait or lure a better chance at being eaten by a fish.

Technology gives and takes. And each Mississippi hunter has to make a decision about how traditional or modern they want to hunt.

August is not the time to “camp out” on a spot. Don’t settle for fishing stagnation this month — find some moving water and find the bass.