No artificial can match the effectiveness of bait while fishing for striped bass- but not all bait is created equal. Here are some bait-fishing tips, and my top picks, to help you catch more stripers ...

Anglers in pursuit of striped bass face an almost overwhelming choice of lures to catch them. But, you only need a few lures to reliably catch stripers. In fact, you might be a bit underwhelmed if you ...

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Stuart Payne is an enthusiastic outdoorsman who occasionally shares his experiences. If you want to consistently be successful catching striped bass, you had better be willing to learn a few basic ...

Striped bass are scattered from Rocky Branch park to Hickory Creek park. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said the best striper baits are brood minnows or shad. Fish 15 to 30 feet deep.

We got ahead of ourselves in the Beginner's Fishing Series. We've covered crankbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits and bottom-contact baits, but heaven forbid, we forgot about topwater baits. Whether you're ...

Most fishing at the lake is on the slow side, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass are biting the best. He recommends fishing between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Stripers should move ...

It's a day of fishing when anglers need fingers and toes to count their catch. It's even better when the number of species soars into double digits. What better way to beat summer's dog days than by ...

At Chris Baliban’s bait and tackle shops, two workers can cover the 9-to-5 shift. But Baliban always has three people on the job when things really start hopping. That’s from midnight to 4 a.m. on ...