The best bass lure can spark heated debates among anglers ... out there including bluegill and perch. My go-to is sexy shad which works in a variety of conditions. The best time to fish them ...

Stripers should move south as the water cools. Average surface water temperature is in the upper 60s. Shad or brood minnows are the top striper baits. Use electronics to locate schools of shad and ...

David Powell at Lake Fayetteville Marina said crappie fishing has improved. Minnows or jigs are good to use. Powell said blue ...