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| May 29th 2008 Ross Barnett Reservoir in Jackson, MS Home Builders Association of Jackson 1st Annual Bass Tourn. Big Prize Money Awarded! Get an Application Here! Begins at daylight, Weigh-in at 3:00 p.m. Cost $150 per boat, 2 person teams No Alcohol Allowed at this Event |
| Inside the Spawn Bass anglers are opportunists when it comes to the pursuit of trophy bass, exploiting a “window of opportunity” that opens briefly during a transitional period marked by the arrival of warm weather.In short, spring is the season when giants appear. Several factors converge to create this unique opportunity. From a biological perspective, the contributing factors include body weight — egg-laden females typically reach their peak condition as the spawn approaches — and the fact that the largest females move shallow to spawn only once a year. Read More... |
| spring is the season when giants appear... |
| Mark Your CalendarSEPT 19 & 20, 2008 Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm |
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| April 26, 2008 Tourney Photos and Stories Here Homochitto Heritage Club Presents The Okhissa Lake Big Bass Challenge Directed By …...Casting for Cash…… Eddie’s Marine & Tackle, Vidalia, LA |
| May 3, 2008 Children's Miracle Network Tournament Results |
| NATIONAL FORESTS IN MISSISSIPPI PLAN REVISION PROCESS SET TO RESUME Jackson , Mississippi –The 2008 Land Management Planning Rule was signed by USDA Undersecretary Mark Ray on April 9, 2008 . The Final Rule and Record of Decision will be published in the Federal Register during the week of April 14, 2008 . The new rule outlines an open public process for long term planning for natural resource protection and recreation on national forests and grasslands nationwide. The Forest Service will soon restart forest planning processes around the country and encourages the public to join in this effort. Read More...PDF 35K |
| Big Fish Rick Dillard Congratulations to Barry Chapman of Monterey, Louisiana. Barry presently holds the lake record for largemouth bass for Okhissa Lake. The fish weighed 9.7 lbs., was 23 3/4 inches in length and was caught on a watermelon spice Paca Craw. Now, for the million $dollar$ question? Is this fish one of the original fingerlings stocked in the spring of 2005? I have been asked this question numerous times by inquisitive anglers. My answer: It is remotely possible, but not likely. In the past, I've witnessed up to 3 lbs. of growth per year on bass. In each case, the fish were fat as footballs and resembled pregnant guppies. Short and fat with small mouths. Even 2 years after stocking, few were longer than 20 or 21 inches. For the most part, a fishes head never stops growing in its life. Even when they are starving. Big head = Older fish. Small head + small mouth + fat body = Younger fish. Barry's fish has a larger head and was most likely an older fish --- one that was in the creek before the lake was built. Add to the mix plenty of groceries (threadfin shad, fathead minnows, and bluegill) and you have the recipe for a 2 or 3 lb. bass making to 9+ lbs in a hurry. |
| Fish Stocking Continues April 9, 2008 approximately 125 adult black crappie and 125 adult white crappie were added to Okhissa Lake. Fish stocking establishes the lake with the proper species and umbers of fish to ensure a balanced and sustainable fish population that will continue to offer a quality fishing experience to the public for years to come. In order to full the niches needed in predator/prey relationships and to provide the proper balance, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, and channel catfish were stocked in advance of crappie. This is the second stocking of white crappie but it the first of the black crappie. A good population of crappie is expected to be established in 2-3 years. Franklin Advocate |
| What can I say other than…WOW, what a lake. I live in Vidalia and have been fishing the local lakes (St. John, Concordia, Bruin) for years. None can compare to the beauty and serenity of Lake Okhissa. Every detail about the fishery was a well thought out plan. Congradulation’s to everyone that had a hand in building this wonderful body of water…John Bruce |
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| Okhissa Lake Now Open for Pleasure Boating OkhissaLake.com Before Last Saturday, the 24th of May, if you lived in central Franklin County and wanted to spend time on a lake knee boarding, tubing or skiing, your first stop would have been the fueling station. Now that Okhissa Lake, the Homochitto National Forest Lake known for fishing, has opened the lake to pleasure boating getting cool and having fun is much easier. "In the past we had to drive a good hour to get to a decent lake," said Shane Clanton of Meadville. Shane and his son Stone were among the first boaters to enjoy the clear waters at Okhissa on opening day. Homochitto Forest Rangers announced the ski area opening date last week. In an effort to promote safety the rangers ask that skiers stay inside the buoyed ski zone and to maintain a safe speed while traveling a counter clockwise direction around the ski area. Click Images to Enlarge |
| Okhissa’s First Open Fishing Tournament a participant perspective by Rob Doherty |
| Bedding at Okhissa. Brian Albert Broome Judging from last week's catch at Okhissa, I'm pretty sure a good many bluegill are on the beds now. We caught a lot of keeper females and when I was cleaning them, I found that all of them had eggs. (They were big, but none as big as that one pound monster female Bobby Cleveland caught at Lake Ross Barnett.) I know this does not coincide with a full moon, but I've pretty much written off the moon phase theory. The only bluegill that I have actually seen on the beds this year were not even close to a full moon. I figure Calling Panther fish should be doing about the same, so I'm going to give them a shot in the morning. I may even throw at some bass, the thought of a 12 pounder is really enticing. If you get a chance in the next few days, hit Okhissa for bluegill, it should be great. As for Calling Panther, I'll let you know when we get back. |
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