Things heating up for Mississippi Division opener on Ross Barnett

BRANDON, Miss. — Things can change in a hurry on any river system, and it only gets multiplied in the spring.

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a perfect example.

A week ago, the fishery had water temps in the 40s and mud thick enough you could seemingly walk across it. Yet, with the weather quickly heating up, so is the shallow reservoir, which could make for some strong fishing for the upcoming Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Mississippi Division opener set for Saturday. That is, as long as the weather holds…

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