The lake level is coming down and the water is heating up, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass are being caught between Horseshoe Bend Park and Point 5 on shad, brood minnows or top-water ...

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Fishing overall is fair to good, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Fishing near the thermocline is key, Conklin said. That's where the warm upper layer of water meets the deeper cold layer. The ...

Striped bass fishing remains consistent, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best fishing is at first light. Locate shad schools with electronics and stripers should be nearby. Fish with live shad, ...

When it comes to flowing water, every angler has their favourite baits but it is clear to see there are certain winners when fishing for particular species. Whether you’re looking to bank a PB barbel, ...

Striped bass have an appetite for minnows. Aaron Jolliff at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said brood minnows work best, but stripers are biting minnows of any size at least 25 feet deep. Best ...

I believe it was the old French fisherman, Descartes, who first proclaimed, “I stink, therefore I am.” A bemused onlooker assumed Rene had simply misspoke and jotted down the quote in a more polite ...

Crab Orchard - Crappie action has been spotty, fishing is excellent some days, poor on others. Most crappie are holding in 7-8 feet over brush piles. Minnows and jigs have been equally effective.

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