Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

Almost every veteran crappie catcher can recount times when he was catching fish just as fast as he could toss out a yellow jig, when suddenly, for no apparent reason, the fishing went bust. Different ...

Try for stripers from Monte Ne south into the War Eagle and White river tributaries. Shad is the best live bait. Brood minnows are the second choice. Conklin said it's important to use electronics to ...

Striped bass are on the move daily. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best striper fishing is between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Have a top-water lure ...