Ross Barnett Reservoir is Mississippi’s favorite bass-fishing hole -- and May’s a great month to be on the water. Here’s what the spring action is like.
For John Alford, it was a deep-diving crankbait fished along the edge of the river channel drop.
The waters of the Magnolia State hold some true behemoths! Here’s a look top places around the state for hooking one of those giant blue or flathead catfish. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Ross Barnett Reservoir is Mississippi’s favorite bass-fishing hole -- and May’s a great month to be on the water. Here’s what the spring action is like. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
From the Tennessee border downstream to Wilkinson County, the old Mississippi River cutoffs offer a world of bass fishing waters. Here's a closer look at this spring action. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Either end of the Tenn-Tom Waterway in the Magnolia State offers good spring action for crappie. Let's check out the fishing at Pickwick and Aliceville lakes. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Practically every pond, lake and stream in the Magnolia State harbors some black bass. But if it’s really fast action that you want this year, try these waters for your bassin’ pleasure. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Finding crappie isn’t a problem in Mississippi -- they’re virtually everywhere. Still, these waters should rank high among the state’s slab venues this year.
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Regardless of the species or the area of the state, something’s biting every month in the Magnolia State. Check out this fully scheduled calendar of action for this year!(February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Targeting white perch can be productive in the northern half of the state, regardless of what the weather throws your way. These tips should put you in the middle of this crappie melee this year. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
In the heat of summer, it’s quite pleasant just to wade into the cool Gulf waters to do some fishing. It’s also a great way to slip up on Mississippi speckled trout! (July 2007) ... [+] Full Article
If you're looking for some fast action this summer, Magnolia State catfish are more than willing to provide it. And you can find these tasty fish throughout Mississippi! (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article
South Mississippi is full of small ponds abounding in bream -- and May’s a great month for the fly-rodder looking to harvest a few of those. ... [+] Full Article
The Mississippi spring turkey season is fast approaching. Do you have your hunts planned out? If not, this information may help finalize your season. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Bucks are most susceptible during the mating season, so figuring out its timing can be crucial to successful hunting. Here's a way to pinpoint the rut on the coastal plain in January. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
In our rush to the fall and winter deer woods, we too often slight less bulky quarry that can offer up truly worthy sport. Read on for our review of the Magnolia State’s small-game action. ... [+] Full Article
The primitive weapons season for deer opens in the Magnolia State this month. What sort of action is in store for this year? (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Plan to visit a duck blind in the northern half of the state this winter? These locations just might provide you with some fast shooting. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Trophy deer can show up anywhere in the Magnolia State, but when it comes to big whitetails, some areas are in a class by themselves. Mississippi Game & Fish takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state are best for a trophy buck. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Waterfowling in general has been a bit spotty in the Magnolia State of late. But not the goose action! Here's where the honkers are showing up. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Deer can be found in every corner of the Magnolia State, but some areas produce far more of them than do others. Here's an in-depth look at the best places in which to bag a whitetail. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Waterfowl season's on approach, so now's the time to start planning winter duck hunts. Here's what you need to know to prepare for the action. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
This national wildlife refuge in Washington County gave up some outstanding bucks last season. Here's the story of those hunts. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article
When August turns downright hot, finding bass can be a problem. But here are some places you might try for largemouth action in the northern part of the state this summer. (August 2007) ... [+] Full Article