Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

Fish around Neill's Bluff in the White River arm. Live shad are the best bait, with brood minnows coming in second. "Trust your electronics," Conklin advises. "If there are no shad or game fish ...

Dave Burruss of Clear Lake Outdoors reports that black bass fishing at the lake is good for anglers when using their ...

A single baitfish is often not enough to grab their attention when they're focused on the schooled-up bait. So, I'm essentially matching the hatch." Big Bass love their threadfin shad.