Evan Merritt is an optimist. The Sumter County native was confident he'd find at least one bright spot among the grass beds of this 5,000-acre lake before the storm clouds ...

Fishing and wildlife experts Cole and Jay explore a quiet lake that holds a surprisingly large population of rare and oversized shellcrackers.

Redear sunfish go by many names with chinquapin and shellcrackers being two of the more common in Mississippi. Although some anglers specifically target redear, they are often a by-catch for those ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay uncover a well-kept secret lake that is completely filled with massive and rare shellcracker fish. Winter storm warning for 36 inches of snow: 'Avalanche danger' Dolly Parton ...