Columns
A case for crappie stocking; North Carolina fishery rejuvenated
Stocking can help crappie populations with inconsistent year-class survival. A state agency restores a struggling fishery, answers a few questions. […]
July 2020
Bass Fishing
Try night-fishing for bass when summer really takes hold
Try holding off your bass-fishing trips until after dark when summer really takes hold in Mississippi. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find big fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Try Bogue Homa for July bass
July is always a hot month, and Bogue Homa Lake is relatively shallow, but the lake provides a lot of cover for bass. Here are three ways to catch them. […]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red snapper
Red snapper are large snappers that are most often found near reef habitats, livebottom habitats, platforms, shipwrecks and artificial reefs. […]
Crappie/Bream
How to catch summer crappie in Mississippi
Guides, pros share their tactics for catching crappie when the temperature skyrockets and the fish change their haunts and habits. […]
Columns
Mahi mahi ceviche is a great summer recipe
It’s summer and Mahi are here. Try this ceviché recipe early on, because you’ll want to use it again — probably several times. […]
Bass Fishing
Wager Baits’ Calcutta Jig
Ross Wager’s Calcutta Jigs are turning the heads of bass and bass anglers near and far. Synthetic hair gives the bladed bait a different action. […]
Features
For a new deer rifle, go to an old cartridge
Consider the .25-06, a century old cartridge, if you’re getting ready to look for your next deer rifle. It might just be the best purchase you ever make. […]
Columns
Which jighead is best for speckled trout fishing? It all depends
One of the most-versatile and effective ways to catch speckled trout is with a soft plastic and jighead pairing. You can target fish both shallow and deep. […]
Fishing
Mississippi’s top 5 July fishing hotspots
Grab the sunscreen and let’s hit some July fishing hot spots. These possibilities top the list of can’t-miss fishing holes this month. […]
Newsletters
Special tricks produce bigger snapper for Biloxi captain
Capt. Robert Earl McDaniel loves chasing the big “sow” red snapper, and offers them a big meal to get their interest this month. […]
Columns
Are trophy trout making big return to Venice waters?
Big speckled trout have made a pretty good appearance in the waters around Venice the past three years. Will it continue and/or get better? […]