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April 10, 2021
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Catfish

Targeting catfish around Big Muddy’s wing dikes

March 25, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Mississippi River catfish gang up around these man-made, current-directing structures, making them great fishing holes year-round. […]

Catfish

Trotlines for catfish

March 4, 2021 Hal Schramm

Trotlining is an effective way to catch catfish ­— blues, channels, and flatheads. A study finds the effects on gamefish to be minimal. […]

Catfish

Species spotlight: Blue catfish

February 18, 2021 Brian Cope

Blue catfish are highly adaptable and live in almost any type of freshwater; lakes, ponds, creeks, swamps or rivers. […]

Fishing

Mississippi’s top 5 February fishing trips

February 4, 2021 Bobby Cleveland

Try Barnett Reservoir, Eagle Lake, Okhissa Lake and the Tenn-Tom Waterway for great Mississippi fishing in February. […]

Catfish

Rigging your catfish boat

January 21, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Want to rig your boat for frequent bouts with catfish? Here’s how to outfit and rig the hull to make fishing a breeze or a battle. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Try these five hot spots for January fishing in Mississippi

December 27, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Our five recommendations for January fishing hotspots in Mississippi include spots for crappie, catfish and bass. […]

Fishing

Five holiday fishing hot spots to try

November 29, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

While Mississippi is loaded with great cold-water fishing holes, these five are proven hot spots that are worth a visit during December. […]

Catfish

Winter catfish on the Mississippi River

November 19, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Winter fishing on the Mississippi River requires a little different approach, but there are catfish to be caught, and nice ones, too. […]

Fishing

Top October fishing spots in Mississippi

September 28, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi has plenty of hot fishing for October’s cooling weather. Try these five fishing trips to start your fall fishing excursions. […]

Fishing

September’s top fishing spots

August 31, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Looking for a place to fish this month in Mississippi? From catfish to slabs, bream, bass and redfish; Mississippi has plenty to offer. […]

Catfish

Tie on these rigs for Mississippi catfish

August 13, 2020 Phillip Gentry

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. […]

Fishing

Mississippi’s best 5 August fishing trips

July 30, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

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

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    Kathrine Brumfield with a double-bearded gobbler taken on April 2, 2021 in Summit, Miss.

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