Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

It’s hot - fish early or late and don’t forget the bait

Early morning and late evening are the times to be fishing, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best bet right now is for striped bass. Conklin recommends fishing for stripers between points 3 and 5 on ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

NWA fishing report: Go south for stripers, fish timber for crappie

Beaver Lake: Striped bass are biting on the south end of the lake, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Try for stripers from Monte Ne south into the War Eagle and White River tributaries. Shad is the ...
Sports Illustrated

Shad Spawn 101: David Walker’s Best Baits for Catching Big Bass on Tennessee River Bars

To catch boatloads of big Tennessee River bass during a shad spawn, Major League Fishing Pro David Walker spends his mornings casting reaction baits and finesse rigs at freshwater mussel beds on the ...
The Eagle

Fishing guide finds catfish haven on Cedar Creek Reservoir

Another good way to capitalize around the roosts is to anchor upwind and cast a Carolina rig to the outskirts using fresh shad for bait. Barber will utilize this technique when he has novice clients ...