Bluegill have been biting as well. On Lake Ariana, a lot of schooling bass up to 4 pounds have been hitting lipless crankbaits. On Lake Alfred, a lot of bass have been hitting from the docks or ...

Try trolling with crank baits to catch crappie. Worms are the best bluegill bait. Angler Mike McBride recommends using top-water lures early or late for black bass. Try jigs for crappie.

Beware of debris from a rapid rise in the lake level. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using ...