Unfortunately, if big stripers are your goal, you’re better off fishing lures than bait from the freezer. Whether it’s chunk bait like mackerel or bunker, or shelled bait like clams ...

That means local fishermen are already prepping their tackle in anticipation of a new "striper" season. A fisherman in Plymouth may have perfected the ultimate lure to take on the biggest bass.

Black bass are in a mood to bite as the lake cools. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said black bass fishing is good with a variety of lures. Crank baits, spinner baits, jerk baits, jig ...

Mag Darters and AVA lures. Grumpy's Tackle in Seaside Park reported a striped bass early Monday morning on an AVA jig. There ...