The Reel Hook and Claw, MS Gulf Coast

02/11/2026

Figured we would jump in on the trend!!
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02/11/2026

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Mississippi Gulf Blue Crabs caught by hand line and drop nets in Ocean Springs

12/10/2025

With Fishhook Terry – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

12/10/2025

With Hood Fishing – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

12/03/2025

“Hey Coast family! Whether you're 8 or 80, love throwin’ corks for specks, jiggin’ for flounder, or runnin’ crab traps with the kids in the bayou — this page is for YOU.
We’re talkin’ Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula… all our home waters!
This video is the kick-off for every location we’ll be reporting on all year long.
Bring the whole crew, tag your fishin’ partners, your kids, your grandma that still out-fishes all y’all!
Let’s grow this Coast family BIG!
🚀🎣

12/03/2025

If you are a local (or out of town) Fisherman, Woman, or Crabber you really should Like, Share, and Follow The Reel Hook and Claw Mississippi Gulf Coast! We are your ONE STOP SHOP for daily fishing and crabbing conditions and fishing & crabbing tips! Visit the page by clicking the logo or page name and view the pinned post to see an example of the daily report we will be sharing for locations across the coast!! Tight Lines and Full Pots!!

12/01/2025

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12/01/2025

🪝🦀 Welcome to The Reel Hook and Claw – your daily wake-up call for MS Gulf Coast fishing & crabbing!

The Reel Hook and Claw will be posting daily reports as shown in the sample report below for 12 locations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast that will put you on TOP of your fishing and crabbing game!!

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Sample Report:

🎣 THE REEL HOOK AND CLAW – BAY ST. LOUIS DAILY BITE 🦀
🗓️ Monday, December 1, 2025

🌤️ WEATHER & WATER SNAPSHOT (Verified x3 Sources)
Air temp now → 58°F (high today 64°F)
Water temp → 66°F and trending steady
Salinity → 15 ppt
Wind → 8 mph from NE
Pressure → 30.10 inHg and rising
Tide now → 0.6 ft and flooding (next high 1.2 ft @ 01:18 PM, next low 0.1 ft @ 08:22 PM)
Moon → Waning crescent, 13% illuminated
Major solunar peaks: 06:24–07:54 & 06:52–07:52

🎯 INSHORE FISHING RATING: 7/10
1. Specks : 7/10 — Tip: Work mid-bay drains on the flood with 1/8 oz jig + mirror shrimp; tighten up as pressure climbs.
2. Reds : 8/10 — Tip: NE wind stacks water on the north shore; slow-roll paddletails on the edge of current seams.
3. Flounder : 5/10 — Tip: Target drop-offs near pylons at slack-to-early flood with low-and-slow curltails; short pauses matter.
A gentle pressure rise plus a clean, incoming tide keeps bait moving without blowing out the edges. Water sitting mid-60s is prime for specks/reds; overlap the early major with the flood for the best push and feed. Solunar bump aligns with first two hours of tide movement—short, sharp windows.

🦀 BLUE CRAB RATING: 6/10
Water temp timeline (verified hourly forecast):
• Sleeping cold (