buras, la Unknown

In response to SeaMonkey

actually there was an increased limit allowed in one species. years ago we slaughtered the school size dolphin(maui-maui), we would catch 2 to 3 hundred a trip and the biologists got concerned over the harvest and most of the gulf states instituted a limit of 25 fish per angler. then the biologists realized or rather discovered that dolphin only live 3 or 4 years! and the 25 fish limit was removed, today there is no limit on dolphin(maui_maui). in the waterfowl world the limit on ducks has both been restricted and expanded over the years based upon the annual waterfowl counts by the u.s. fisheries and wildlife service. so there is hope that as long as we conserve our redfish population there might be a chance for an increase in the creel limit on reds. personally i don't fish for reds unless that is all that i can catch due to dirty water, cold water, or unless i just want something for the grill! ed mcintyre

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:35:29 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

ed mcintyre
I know you Louisianna guys are proud of your fishery and you should be, It is vast and productive. I assure you though, that the fish here in Mississippi are no inbred cows. They are large, strong and healty. I do understand your theory on tournament fish being released into Mississppi waters. Although, I doubt that it has a substantial impact on our fishery. I do no this though: Redfish are thick here. From miles up the Pascagoula River to the coastal marshes, to the barrier islands to the offshore oil and gas platforms and all points in between. I have a buddy of mine who claims that he can catch one in a bird bath. I hope I'm present when he does, that would be something to talk about. It is my experience that we fisherpersons are constantly having new rules and regulations imposed upon us and I understand that most are for the benefit of the fishery and that most do work as designed. Although, I can not recall a single time when these regulations were lifted or modified after the fish stocks recovered, some of which to above recorded historical records. No scientific basis here just my personal experience, but i believe the 3 per person limit should definitely be raised. Thank you for your input and tight lines.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:24:15 PM

buras, la Unknown

In response to SeaMonkey

sea monkey, a few years ago, before katrina, dr. fred deegan who was with the bmr said that there had been a large decrease in half-dollar and dollar size crabs in their seine and trawl tests, he believed that it was due to the increased redfish population. i talked with the biologists from lumcon, which is the louisiana universities marine consortium, the four biologists that i talked to said the same thing, that there was a definite rise in the redfish population. now whether or not this will lead to an increase in the redfish limit, i don't know and they didn't either. the interesting thing about the mississippi gulf coast is the number of big money redfish tournements, most of the winners go to my backyard, buras, empire, venice to catch their fish and then they bring them back alive to mississippi to weigh in, and then they are released alive. i wish that they would tag them before they release them, then we could really learn something. i know they will never find their way back to louisiana, but they should help the stock of fish in mississippi in two ways one of course would be the numbers and the second would be the change in genetic makeup of native mississippi redfish. kinda like introducing a prize bull to an old inbred stock of cows. ed mcintyre

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:35:51 PM

Saucier, MS USA

Mississippi Man
We Caught them just inside the mouth of the bay Sunday and had to move around front to get them Monday.  I did pretty good up the bay in Nov & early Dec but i haven't fished it since the big freeze and all the rain. There might be a few stragglers still up there but a few more consistent days in the 70's and it should really take off out front.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:51:06 PM

gulfport, MS USA

Hey guys just to give everyone a heads up Roscoe and Neysa's live bait works at Pass Harbor we plan to start catching bait this weekend. We have to rig the boat out thursday and throw some paint on the deck i think we will make it on time to catch friday night. Good news we have a barge in the harbor and plan to get the shop built in the next few weeks. We will have plenty of croakers and shrimp and plan to run like last year any questions feel free to call 228-669-6470. We want to thank everyone for your support last year and look forward to seing everyone this year thanks.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:10:49 PM

Ocean Springs, MS USA

Awesome weekend to be on the water...we left 830 on Saturday morning and ran 90 or so miles out to the Apache rigs...within 15 minutes on getting our trolling spread out we pulled in a very fat 20lb Blackfin Tuna ...from there we headed to the Alabama Alps and trolled up several more tuna..they were hitting on anything pink and a pink mini bird daisy chain with a cedar plug painted in YFT colors ran in the center way back in spread...we did that for a couple hours before heading to RAM Powell.  We got there at 5pm and trolled with no success...the water died down at sunset and was flat all night...we started jigging at sunset...we were using both Williamson and shimano butterfly jigs...different colors, different sizes from 4oz to 12oz...although the glow in the dark jigs did the best...at about 7 pm, the BFT bite turned on and didn't stop til midnight...we had 4 tuna on at once and boated them all...what a wild night ...midnight to dawn was slow...no yellowfin..a couple sharks...tried chunking, jigging, dropping down live hardtails etc...nothing...took a nap and at 5 am we put the trolling spread back out...within minutes we had more BFT on the line...It was a great night to be on the water...final tally...5 sharks, 1 small Amberjack, a barracuda, and 21 Blackfin Tuna...a long but happy ride home sunday afternoon...
One Big Fish is ALL you need!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:16:41 PM

Gulfport, MS USA

To J.
    Could you give us a little more information on your catch in Back Bay.Were you above or below PoPs Ferry Road.If above ,were you in the rivers or Bayous.If below were you close  to the power line by the runway or closer to the Gulf.I don't want your honey holes just a general area to start at.Thanks for your report,and for any help you may give us.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:37:13 AM

Gulfport, MS USA

To J.
    Could you give us a little more information on your catch in Back Bay.Were you above or below PoPs Ferry Road.If above ,were you in the rivers or Bayous.If below were you close  to the power line by the runway or closer to the Gulf.I don't want your honey holes just a general area to start at.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:28:05 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

I am no biologist, but In my experience, the redfish population along the Mississippi coast has seemed to exploded over the last several years. They have, no doubt, made a huge comeback. I am 38 years old and have been fishing these waters since I was big enough to hold a fishing rod. In my 30+ years of fishing I can not remember a time when they were so abundant. I often wonder if thier population continues to increase, will other species, such as speckled trout, be able to compete. Maybe CCA, the CMR, and the Gulf Council should put steps into place that may lead to an increased catch limit sometime in the near future. Anyone else have any thoughts on this subject?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:59:29 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

try'n to catch fish-
I fish the opposite end of the coast, so don't have much insight on the gulfport area, but from all I've read and heard, your best bet would be to stay up in the marsh, fishing in 6 - 10 ft of water. After it warms up, seems they're moving up into shallower water. Suspending mirrolures are working well as well as plastics about 3 ft under the cork. Likely you'll have a hard time finding croaker anywhere right now. None to be had over here in goula.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:28:41 AM

Biloxi, MS USA

I think Ocean Springs Harbor is the only place with live bait around Biloxi and O.S. area.  and that might only be shrimp.  not sure though.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:19:29 AM

wiggins, MS USA

ok no help on where to go... maybe tell me where to buy bait on the coast early tomorow. thanks for any help.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:11:23 AM

St. Martin, MS USA

Robert, thanks for the report..was planning on going to the marsh sunday but backed out..Did you fish around brush? was the water dirty on the outside? thanks

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:25:05 AM

long beach, MS USA

i would like to try some fly fishing. I do alot of sight casting for reds and drum. I am interested in buying a starter set to learn. any advice appreciated. fish mainly cat island and the marsh.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:35:24 PM

Bay Saint Louis, MS USA

Marsh update: It's not ready yet.
I went out to the marsh on Saturday and fished from Brush Island to Nine Mile Bay. The water temp was 54-58 deg. The water was muddy on the inside and clear on the south east side. Dolphins everywhere, a few reds in the shallow pools, no birds, no bait. I think it should be ready in 2-3 weeks. And we should have shrimp here at the Bay Marina by then. See ya soon.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:51:48 PM

Hattiesburg, MS USA

Anywhere to buy live shrimp around Bay st Louis/Pass Christian? Headed out Thursday morning...also, any marsh updates? Still too early to expect a good trout bite?

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:50:24 PM

Saucier, MS USA

We Got a late start Sunday evening and headed for Back Bay. We didn't get to the spot until 5:00. It took a few minutes to find them but we got on a solid bite and put 14 keepers in the box and 6 throwbacks before dark.  The fish were in about 6feet of water and they seemed to only want suspended baits with the catch 2000 getting the most action.
Yesterday we got away a little earlier and got back to the same spot about 1:00, only to find the fish scattered. We Picked up a couple then moved. That seemed to be the phrase for the day as we never could establish a pattern.  We would just catch 4 or 5 in each spot then move to the next. Grinded away at them until we had 23 nice trout and 3 reds.  Most of these fish were better than 18" and we only caught 2 throwbacks all day.  The black and silver mirrolure did most of the damage.  Caught them anywhere from 2'-10' deep.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38:11 PM

WIGGINS, MS USA

where can i buy croaker early thursday morning? leaving out of gulfport harbor. any recommendations on where to go? i ve got my heart set on freemason but i really have no clue where the fish are biting. i would really love to go all artificial but i really want to catch some big trout..

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:56:31 PM

Bioxi,, MS USA

Just FYI. water temp is 58.3 degrees all the way out
to FH13. the water temp was 60.2 at the rigs just
south. all sorts of white trout and some big bull reds.
water was very dirty and cold. much more so than
this time last year. i hope it warms up soon.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:34:54 AM

Pass Christian, MS USA

Mike. I know Biloxi small craft harbor used to rent boats. I rented one a long time ago. All it would take is a phone call to find out. I think they rent some center consoles.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:32:43 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

Protect your right to fish:

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:49:58 AM

Gulfport, MS USA

What are the Specs. hitting on this time of year, especially in the Back Bay?

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:28:11 PM

Biloxi, MS USA

Mike-Long Beach, If you can get on keesler they rent boats at their marina

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:33:46 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

Those rocks, and every other 'honey hole' around Pascagoula, are about as secret as the existence of Horn Island. Been fishing them for 30+ yrs. Sometimes hot, sometimes not. Hope ya'll keep catching them before they start moving out front. Some nice trout.

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:22:43 AM

Long Beach, MS USA

Just threw a rod in my boat and had previously promised the father in law that I would take him out.  Anyone know any place that rents boats (not charter)?  Any advice is appreciated.

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39:22 AM

Biloxi, MS USA

Anybody Been catchin anything in Biloxi bay? Just wondering, been doin alot of bass fishing, and I'm about to go and try to wear some trout out.

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:49:08 AM

brandon, biloxi, buras and other great cities, LA USA

as for telling folks where you caught them messing up other folks, forget that idea. there are a many, many folks who use zeiss and bushnell fishfinders. these optic fishfinders work without batteries or transducers, and they appear to work for the users. i see folks using them all the time down cocodrie way and down home in buras. best bet camo your boat. ed mcintyre

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:57:27 PM

pascagoula, MS USA

Just thought about this one also you have our BRM telling everyone they stop and check where the fish are being caught they know because they check everones cooler and you also have your local bait shops.

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:45:27 PM

pascagoula, ms Unknown

In response to keepyourfish2yourselfplease

How many people do you think really knows about this site and here's another thing most people that do read this site they don't know how to fish the place that you and i fish and if i could fish during the week i would. I'm guessing you are a commercial fisherman. How can i keep  people from seeing me catch fish when them big sows wont stay under water and YOU HAVE TO USE THE NET.You know how it is here people see three or four boats together and before you know it your swamped. If anything is exposing this spot its the cell phone I cant tell you how many phone conversations Ive overheard with they're biting down here then another boat shows up."PLEASE" don't take it that I'm trying too start anything with you because you are a dedicated fisherman as i am.I just want to know one thing how is my posting of my weekend hurting you during the week.

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:14:49 PM

pascagoula, MS USA

GCUFISHERMAN!    Keep your fish to yourself and you won't have to worry about all those people crowding you! There is no such thing as courtesy these days. If you catch a fish and someone sees it your spot is done. That's how people who don't know what they're doin catch fish.I don't fish on weekends because of people like you encountered.I also catch fish where u are catching them but it is on weekdays. By telling everyone on here u are hurting me as well as yourself. Hopefully u learned a good lesson today!

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:33:51 PM

os, MS USA

GCfisherman

what kind of boat are you in?  we cruised by today,
just running the boat and saw a pile of people there
on the rocks......   we were in a 29' triton about 2pm

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:47:40 PM

pascagoula, MS USA

Another beautiful day on the water and even more crowed than yesterday.  Started out slow but the bite picked up a little after 12:00 started putting trout in the boat until someone decided they had to be right on top of me to catch fish. Don't get me wrong i don't mind someone fishing next to me but when someone moves in your line of fire chunks the anchor far as he can throw it with the motor running that's too close and  after 15 minutes of fishing when he didn't catch anything with his "dead" shrimp he leaves so that spooked the trout for a little while but did manage to put a limit together back home by 3:00.They weren't big sows like yesterday but there were some nice ones today.

 SUNDAYS CATCH

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:53:59 PM

Diamondhead, MS USA

Had the Tyler Kohen group from Macon, MS this past Saturday. With the cool water I opted to take the boys on a little different type of fishing trip. Tired of slow action on trout and reds we went bottom fishing. Loaded down with sinkers, hooks and dead shrimp. We hit a few oyster beds looking for hungry fish. Hit paydirt on the first stop of the morning. Spent the entire day catching sheephead, black drum, rat reds and founder. Not much to it and the boys had an absolute ball. Tyler has been with enough times that something "different" was right up his alley. Ended the day keeping 20 sheephead, 1 slot red and 1 flounder. Released countless puppy drum, 1 thirty six inch drum, tons of rat reds and a few smaller sheephead. The non stop action was just what these boys were after. The weather is getting right and we have plenty of open days.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:31:55 PM

saucier, MS USA

If anyone is intrested in shiners. Kerry Goacher sells him from his home in gulfport. 1 block from harbor. you can contact him at 380-6964.

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:18:36 PM

pascagoula, MS USA

Spell Check
Sorry Pascagoula "Sows"

Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:28:46 PM

pascagoula, MS USA

What a beautiful day. Boy those rocks today looked like a Wal-Mart parking lot but that didnt stop me from putting a limit of Pascagoula sals together. Still fishing the bulminnow on 1/4 oz jig head.

 PASCAGOULA SALS

Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:22:25 PM

Raymond, MS USA

Bob, Will you post us some on the catches when they return?

Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:51:03 AM

bsl, MS USA

Beautiful day!
It is great to see boats launching out this monrning. Hope to hear some good fishing reports later this sunshining day today.
We've got some nice COCAHOES, bull minnows if you will. Get em while they last. Gas &Ice too! come on out and enjoy the day
Bob@baymarina.com
228-466-4970

Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:29:44 AM

pascagoula, MS USA

attn to

BIGPUN
Hey man you can pick up some shinners at Little River Marina in Escatawpa.Its also accessible by boat on the east pascagoula river. They also carry goldfish for what reason i don't know.Thier telephone number is 475-5244. I hope this helps you and Troutman out.

Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:46:09 PM

P-GOULA, MS USA

Troutman,

TO answer your quetion, no i don't know anywhere between those places to buy shiners. I got a buddy that lives in Mobile and he will usually bring them on over when we go. I like to use jigs as well, but i find when i use shiners that i am able to catch an array of species, which is neat!! I have been to that same shop on the corner there near the WADE road though. I'm going Sunday somewhere!!

Big Pun

Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22:10 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

Signed up at:

http://www.msdeer.net/index.php and bullnettle

Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:26:20 AM

Saucier, MS USA

Has anybody been hearing those thunder chickens sound off yet? I have been seeing a few in the evenings but they seem to have lockjaw. I guess it has to do with this arctic weather we have had.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:58:15 PM

anywhere, MS USA

Bull nettle news

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:24:27 PM

moss Point Ms, MS USA

where did all the people using the Ms
game forums go ?

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:09:16 PM

Biloxi, MS USA

Big Pun,

You able to buy shiners anywhere in the Gautier to Vancleave area?  There was a place selling them on the corner of Vancleave-Wade and Old River Rd last year but when I launch downriver (Poticaw) I don't know of anywhere.  Most times I just use jigs anyway but I'll mix in shiners every now & then.

Ever use river shrimp for crappie?  I saw a sign last year on a boat dock in Poticaw "river shrimp for sale" but I've never tried them.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:07:54 PM

Pascagoula, MS USA

Thanks Troutman, that black chartreuse is hard to beat. I fish the Pascagoula between Poticaw and Moon lake a lot. I find that Blue and white tube will work as well. It's about to be right! Wind looks good for Saturday i might have to go give it a shot. Will let you know how i do if i make it out.

BIG PUN

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:20:24 AM

Biloxi, MS USA

Tchutacoubuffa River, 12 to 14 ft deep water around structure.  caught them all on a 1/32 oz black & yellow slater jig fished about 5 ft deep under a cork.

I see you are from Pascagoula, do you fish up the Pascagoula River?  I'm waiting on the river to drop some before I fish the crappie over there.  Right now Graham Ferry is at about 14 ft and holding steady after all that rain Monday... it was dropping good before Mon.  Anyone have any idea what Graham Ferry's gage needs to read so that the Poticaw boat launch is able to be used?

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:44:29 AM

Pascagoula, MS USA

Troutman,

What river did you get those Crappie in if you don't mind me asking? Were they shallow or deep, what depth did you get em at? Not asking for your honeyhole, just a little basic knowledge. Were you using jigs or minnows. If jigs what color tubes? Ready to go get some crappies myself.

Thank you,

Big Pun

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:32:05 PM

Imagine nation land, MS USA

For a good laugh you can google "man bear pig"
and click on images to see pictures of man bear
pig! You can also support the awareness of man
bear pig by googleing "stop man bear pig bumper
stickers" lol

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:33:29 PM

Pascagoula, MS USA

http://www.wildlifemiss.org/magazine/sf99/feature.html      **This link will clear up any questions on the Panther sitings.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:36:01 AM

saucier, MS USA

Them dang sasquatches are finally showing back up.  I saw a Mississippi swamp monkey in my pecan tree this morning.  He got down after I popped him a couple times with the pellet rifle.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:16:05 AM