Beware of debris from a rapid rise in the lake level. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using top-water lures, jig and pigs or jerk baits for black bass. Top-water fishing is ...

The "big baits catch big fish" theory sometimes flies right out the window when it comes to catching striped bass at Beaver Lake. Chasing stripers that weigh 20 to 30 pounds is enough of a challenge.

Six rods are better than one when it comes to catching summertime crappie at Beaver Lake. Mitch Glenn of Garfield sometimes sets out even more fishing rods for trolling crank baits that lure crappie ...