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Flying High

May 9th, 2012 | Author: Jon

Some cool fly fishing Mississippi images:

Flying High

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This year has been a bit of a disappointment for those of you that follow the bald eagles at Lock and Dam 14. I’ve been practicing my coping skills, but it just hasn’t been easy. I decided to edit some pictures from last year to make me feel better.

This was take with a Canon 7d and 100-400L at Lock and Dam 14. The best time to go is when it is (really) cold. Typically January and Feb have great populations of eagles diving on fish just a few yards from your camera. It’s worth the trip, and it costs way less than Alaska. As an added bonus, you can stop in and say hello to the "American Pickers" from the History Channel – their store is just 10 minutes from here.

All is not lost for 2012 – but if you don’t make it this year be sure to plan a weekend trip next winter. Below are some links you should check out if you are interested.

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River Gull Bags a Fish

Image by Pete Zarria
Early morning near the roller dam.

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Fishing the Mississippi River

May 3rd, 2012 | Author: Jon

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Fishing the Mississippi River

Whether you call it Old Man River, the Mighty Mississippi, or just the Mississippi River, it is the largest and longest river in the country, if you include its main tributary, the Missouri River. Most people do not think of the Mississippi River as a place to fish, rather a muddy, polluted, channelized waterway. It is true that the river is deeply damaged, but it still manages to offer unparalleled fishing opportunities even to this day.

The area of this massive river I am going to cover is the section that borders Missouri. The most northern part of this section still resembles the upper Mississippi. It is mass of lock and dams, which create large river lakes, and tail races below them. The lakes are known for producing excellent largemouth bass fishing, as well as large catfish and bluegill. They generally have slow current, which makes boating simpler than the rest of the Mississippi River. Almost every tail race of these lakes is known for world class walleye and white bass angling. Boating a safe distance from the dam, and dropping jigs or night crawlers works well for both species. The tail races of these dams are also well known for being good places to snag paddle fish.

The locks and dams end sometime above the city of St. Louis. Walleye and White Bass begin to thin out, and catfish become the main quarry of anglers. At the mouth of the Missouri River at Columbia Bottoms Conservation Areas, the Mississippi’s best catfish water begins. Channel Catfish are the most common, but the river is most famous for record catches of Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish. As a matter of fact, the Mississippi river several miles downstream of St. Louis recently produced an all-tackle world record blue catfish to an Illinois angler. Fish in the thirty to fifty pound range are not abnormal at all.

The lower Mississippi (generally the term given to the Mississippi River downstream of St. Louis), holds the best catfish populations in the nation. They are not the only species to target, however. The river provides excellent fishing opportunities for carp, gar, freshwater drum, bowfin (also known as grinnel) and bluegill. Although these species are not usually held in high regard, they can all be great fun to catch. Largemouth bass can be found in the main channel. Heavy current and silty water limits bass populations in the main river, but a patient angler can find enough to make it worthwhile. The extremely muddy water effectively limits fisherman to live bait presentations. Night crawlers, crayfish, and minnows are good options. The slow water upstream of wing dams tends to be a good bet. Better largemouth bass fishing will be found in the slough-like backwaters of the river. The water tends to be just a bit clearer here, and current is much less. This makes fishing much simpler than in the main river, and allows some artificial’s such as plastic worms and spinner baits to be used with good success. It is important however, to find backwaters that have flowing water at least much of the year, because bass do not like stagnant water.

Despite the fact that it is so underrated as a sport fishery, the Mississippi River has a lot to offer to the serious angler. Its size makes it a bit daunting to the average fisherman, but the rewards are there. Most people who know the river will say that it is worth it.

Davdison Manning is an avid outdoorsman spending over 100 days per year pursuing his passion for fishing, many of them in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas. He details many of his favorite spots on his website Family-Outdoors where he writes articles not only on fishing, but also camping and hunting. Visit his fishing section at Family-Outdoors Fishing for other great fishing ideas.

His other pursuits include many days spent in the field camping and hunting. Davidson loves to share his knowledge of the outdoors in the hope of helping others to find their own connection to the outdoors.

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Cool “fly Fishing” Mississippi images

February 9th, 2012 | Author: Jon

Some cool fly fishing Mississippi images:

Eagles at Keokuk IA

Image by Macomb Paynes
It was a dark and rainy day but in spite of the slow shutter and heavy fog I was still able to get a picture of imature eagle about half way across the Mississippi river with ducks and geese in the background.

Eagles at Keokuk IA

Image by Macomb Paynes
It was a dark and rainy day but in spite of the slow shutter and heavy fog I was still able to get a picture of the imature eagle as it grabs a fish from the Mississippi River.

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Nice “crappie Fishing” Mississippi photos

July 23rd, 2011 | Author: Jon

Some cool crappie fishing Mississippi images:

Mississippi River Fish

Image by www78
This freshwater river exhibit includes the Bigmouth Buffalo, the Smallmouth Buffalo, and the crappie fish.
Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia.

Solitude

Image by Roger Smith
Heading home after an afternoon of crappie fishing.

Bluff Lake
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
near Starkville, Mississippi

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Stream stewardship 101 – Tue, 14 Jun 2011 PST

June 19th, 2011 | Author: Jon

Gone fishing

Image by Frank Peters
About 20 feet up in a tree at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.

Stream stewardship 101 – Tue, 14 Jun 2011 PST
Fly-fishing is one of Debbie Stempf’s favorite pastimes, and that’s why she appreciates the pristine water quality in Shoshone Creek. Even on hot days, the tributary creek delivers cold, clear water to the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, a blue-ribbon trout stream.
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Asheville area outdoors calendar for week of June 16
Students and teachers at Reynolds Middle School participated in the second annual Reynolds Rocket 5K race June 8 in front of the school. Half of the proceeds from the run benefit Brother Wolf animal adoption center.
Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times

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Best Bass Lures – The Best Bass Lures For 2010

June 9th, 2011 | Author: Jon

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Best Bass Lures – The Best Bass Lures For 2010

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The bass lures being listed in this article are all productive and have all been proven to catch bass in various bass fishing situations. However the lures are being listed in no particular order, because at the end of the day the best lure will vary from bass fisherman to bass fisherman. Give all of these lures a shot so that you can determine which lure is the best of these new bass lures for you and your personal bass fishing preferences.

Yum Money Frogs – Yum baits are very effective bass lures because they are manufactured with bass attracting scents in them. Yum soft plastics are very effective fish catching baits. The Money Frog displaces water like nobody’s business, and attracts bass from long distances. This bass lure is very effective when fished over and through weed beds or other places that live frogs are found.
Vibra Flx Double Willow – This Spinnerbaits frame is built from Vibra-Flx wire, which creates more vibration than standard stainless wire when being pulled through the water. The wire is also twice as durable as traditional wire, which means that this lure is twice as tough. The double willow blades create a ton of vibration and flash that hungry bass find hard to resist.
KickTail Minnow – The KickTail minnow won the “best in show” award recently in Europe and is an extremely effective bass lure for 2010. This bait mimics a live shad to an incredible degree and anyone who fishes for bass knows what a food source shad are for bass in many locations. When it comes to the best bass lures for 2010 the KickTail minnow has to be on the list.
Bite Light Lures – Bite light lures electronically blink blood red to attract hungry bass. As weird as this may sound, bite light lures actually work quite well, especially when bass aren’t actively feeding. These bass lures come is 3 varieties including floating, sinking, and deep diving. Bite light crank baits are among the best bass lures for 2010.
DynaFlex Flexible Spinner Bait – This Spinnerbait was actually featured in USA Today and features a thin rubber tube between the hook and the spinner rather than wire like a traditional spinner bait. The result of this is experiencing two times as many hook sets. Bass tend not to “miss” this unique spinner bait because of the flexible tube. Scents can also be added to the flexible tube for added bass attracting power.

If you are a serious bass fisherman, these new bass lures should be added to your tackle box or bag sooner rather than later. Give one or all of them a try and determine which of these lures your personal best bass lure is for your personal bass fishing tendencies.

What Are The Best Lures To Use For Fishing?

The search for the best lure is a never ending journey for the fishermen and this has seen a constant evolution and revolution of fishing gear and accessories over the years. The importance of fishing to feed people and the recreational value has seen the development of various lures specifically used for different fish species. There are many types of lures in materials used, size, shape, color and weight, of which many have been developed for specific fish species, however they can work across fish species very well. Here are some of the typical lures used for fishing.

One of the most popular lures you will find in a fisherman’s tackle box is the long casting or jigging lures. These lures are very good for shallow and not so deep fishing due to their lightness but they are perfect for trout, walleye, stripers, bluefish, tuna and pike. One of the most flexible of lures for a whole range of fish is the standard light casting lure. This lure can be made of any material with the wooden lure probably being better than the others due to the way it sits in the water and the hand painting of various colors. Although it must be said that plastic lures are quite good also. Common fish caught on these lures are bonito, crappies, albacore, bass, bluefish, and oho.

The benefit of heavy standard casting lures is that if you catch a big one, then you are less likely to lose this fish on this heavy duty equipment. Although it is harder to detect those soft nibbles on the line, it is quite possible those fish are too small anyway. Nothing like a hard whack on the end of the line to really bring up the adrenalin on catching that fish. Walleye and bass are common fish caught on these heavy standard casting lures. On the other end of the scale is the smallest lures of all, what is known as diamond lures, these can sparkle like diamonds and are very successful in attracting the attention of fish. These lures are very light and can sit on the water and with its sparkle reflecting off the water and can draw fish from far away. Crappie, bass and stripers are often caught on these diamond lures. Always keep some of these in your tackle box for still and calm conditions and watch the fish leap on them.

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Lures To Use In Fishing – The Best Lures For Catching Your Big One

Choose the Best Lures for Fishing

The fishing industry has evolved by leaps and bounds and accordingly with the rise of the bass fishing industry the fishing accessories and gears has also developed. Also it has given rise to different lures which can be used for various species of fish.

There are several kinds of the lures and the use depends on the kind of fishes you are catching. Some lures are fine for many kind of fishes but some other may work only for particular fishes.

Some of the lures used for the fishing are:

Light Standard Casting Lures

These casting lures are capable to entice a great variety of fishes like Bonita, oho, bluefishes and crappies. The Standard Lures also are good for some variety of bass fish and they are the best when they are taken out from water at low to medium speed. They cross the waters with a undetectably synthetic material.

The sizes of these Standard lures are also appropriate. They come in the range from 1/16 oz to 3 oz.

The painted eye is enticing and allows schooling of fish. This particular feature allows the possibility to trap the fish in the water.

Heavy Standard Casting Lures

These Heavy lures are brilliant for the fishes that are quite heavy like bass and walleye. It is seen that mostly light weight lures are used for fish catching but the heavy lures are known to give much more reliable output as far as fishing is concerned.

Jigging lures/Long Casting

The long tapered jigging lures are among the very popular fishing lures. They are commonly used by the fishermen in Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana.

It has been found out recently that these casting lures work the best when they are used for catching the pike and trout. They are also effective while catching stripers and bluefish. Tuna and walleye can also be caught by these lures.

When you are under the water at the depth of 180-200ft then these lures are inferior to that of the heavy lures. If you are able to design your lure with right color, bait and other accessories then the output can be maximized.

Deadly Diamond Lures

The Deadly Diamond Lures are among the smallest lures with size varying from 1/8 to 1oz. They are very good in attracting fishes and you can see a school of fish within a minute.

This is due to the cut and its structural surface formation. Here there is a diamond like cut at the top handle and this causes the light reflection to strike the surface. These lures work best to catch the crappie, stripers, and varieties of bass fish. The limitation is that these lures can catch only small variety of fishing species.

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Lastest “bass Fishing” Mississippi News

May 16th, 2011 | Author: Jon

Mid-South Fishing Report
The following highlights the Mid-South’s lakes and streams where fishing is best this week
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Tourism dollars lifeblood for state, communities
The Sears Tower in Chicago and Abraham Lincoln landmarks here come to mind when tourists plan their Illinois vacations, but other communities also are vying for tourists.Jacksonville, for example, offers bass fishing and historic sites, according to…
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Smaller Illinois towns looking to lure in tourists
The Sears Tower in Chicago and Abraham Lincoln landmarks here come to mind when tourists plan their Illinois vacations, but other communities also are vying for tourists. “Illinois tourism is a necessity for the economic development of Illinois and a solution to the state’s budget woes,” said Kimberly Bless, chairwoman for the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
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Q&A: What fish?

April 19th, 2011 | Author: Jon

Question by brittxok1: What fish?
A redneck was stopped by a game warden in Central Mississippi recently with two ice chests full of fish. He was leavin’ a cove well-known for its fishing.
The game warden asked the man, “Do you have a license to catch those fish?”
“Naw, sir”, replied the redneck. “I ain’t got none of them there
licenses. You must understand, these here are my pet fish.”
“Pet fish?”
“Yeah. Every night, I take these here fish down to the lake and let ‘em swim ’round for awhile. Then, when I whistle, they jump right back into these here ice chests and I take ‘em home.”
“That’s a bunch of hooey! Fish can’t do that.”
The redneck looked at the warden for a moment and then said, “It’s
the truth Mr. Government Man. I’ll show ya. It really works.”
“O. K.”, said the warden. “I’ve got to see this!”
The redneck poured the fish into the lake and stood and waited. After several minutes, the warden says, ” Well?”
“Well, what?”, says the redneck.
The warden says, “When are you going to call them back?”

“Call who back?”

“The FISH”, replied the warden!

“What fish?”, replied the redneck.

Moral of the story: We may not be as smart as some city slickers, but
we ain’t as dumb as some government employees.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of
anyone retiring and moving north.
oh yea…and I didn’t write it….it was e-mailed to me. I thought it was cute.
oh…aaaannnddd I live in the south but I also work for the government too…LOL

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LMAO!! Touche!!

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Finding The Best Mississippi Crappie Fishing Spots

April 4th, 2011 | Author: Jon

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Finding The Best Mississippi Crappie Fishing Spots

Finding The Best Mississippi Crappie Fishing Spots

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The great thing about Mississippi crappie fishing is that excellent catch can be found on many lakes year round. Even better, many of these lakes clear out because seasonal anglers prefer to stay at home in front of the fireplace, telling fish stories about their great spring and summer seasons. Some of the best fishing can actually be had in the winter months, and there are several lakes to choose from as your preferred location.

Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre lake, but in the winter, you’ll find most of the fishing is done in about 50 acres of water. Mississippi crappie fishing enthusiasts will crowd into the upper lake area referred to as Welfare Hole, fishing for the strong crappie population. Due to the bottleneck created at the nearby highway bridge, crappie are attracted to the area and held here, seeking shelter from the current. Though just about anyone could catch a fish here, Mississippi crappie fishing during the winter is most efficient with an electronic depth finder to locate large schools, as well as a lot of patience. Barnett’s spillway also offers great fishing opportunities after a large release of water at the dam. Pelahatchie Creek on the east side of the dam also provides great Mississippi crappie fishing, with anglers targeting the banks where crappie can find deep cover.

Eagle Lake is another excellent location to find crappie. It’s a landlocked oxbow off the Mississippi River close to Vicksburg, famous for producing 10- and 12-inch fish in two years’ time, which is faster than any other lake in the state, according to studies by biologists. Eagle Lake is optimal for pre-spawn winter Mississippi crappie fishing because large females move out of the river channel for shelter. During these times, you can troll for an hour or two and catch your limit. For the best success, troll the deeper waters away from the owner piers, where they regularly deplete the supply in the brush along the banks. According to some sources, the crappie here prefer to remain about 14-15 feet deep in 20-foot deep waters.

Bay Springs Pool, just 30 minutes south of the Tennessee border, is a 5,500-acre lake that gets extremely cold during the winter months. However, during this time, Mississippi crappie fishing yields a great catch, with fat fish resting deep in the lake and ready to bite live bait such as small minnows. The lake contains clear waters, and in 35-50-foot deep areas, you’ll probably find the best, largest winter slabs at depths of 35-40 feet. Using more poles to cover a variety of depths can turn out a limit for the day, even in the dead cold of winter. As a general rule, you’ll probably do better if you have an electronic depth finder with high resolution to assist you in locating large schools of crappie.

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The Week[end]: March 18-20, 2011

March 19th, 2011 | Author: Jon

The Week[end]: March 18-20, 2011
Spring finally makes its formal entrance this weekend. The calendar includes: Rock Star Gomeroke: Teacher Appreciation Edition and the Involve Madison Dance Party; a talk by John Galligan; productions of Click, Clack Moo! and A Midsummer Night’s Dream ; a Mad Rollin’ Dolls bout; Back Around the Clock and Dueling Divas II ; and, more live music from Chris Smith, Intikana, Yid Vicious, The Smokin …
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MID-SOUTH FISHING REPORT FOR MARCH 13, 2011
Fishing reports from around the Mid-South
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