After a prize bass? Or are crappies or muskies more to your taste? Alum Creek Lake has long been known as a largemouth bass destination, but it has recently gained a reputation for great smallmouth ...

Black bass are hitting the usual winter lures, said Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Crank baits are the top choice. Try different colors, but crawdad is a good color for starters. Jerk ...