Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

Vertical jigging, slabbing, with ½-1ounce spoons has been the best technique. Live shad has been producing some fish but slabs are out fishing the bait. Report by Travis Holland, TH Fishing.

White bass are good with numbers being caught on jigging spoons and small shad. Catfish are good in the same area on cut shad and punch baits. Report by Captain Aaron Dick, One Up Fishing Guide ...