St. Croix Among serious bass anglers, there seems to be a growing camp of those obsessed with big baits—glide baits ... swimbait models of two of their best bass rod series—Mojo Bass TRIGON ...

Try topwater bait early and spinner bait at the edge ... but wild shiners have still been your best bet. Bass are in shallow water, but some are moving out after the spawn. Specks can be had ...

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 ...

Striped bass are prowling the south half of the lake ... Fish around Neill's Bluff in the White River arm. Live shad are the best bait, with brood minnows coming in second.

Striped bass are heading south for the winter as ... Brood minnows or shad are the best live baits. Crappie are schooled up around brush. Use electronics to find brush that holds crappie, and ...