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 ...

It was only a matter of time before a fly angler brought the Alabama Rig of conventional bass fishing into the world ... I've often observed bass and stripers busting on schools of bait.

So when I saw the guy beaching his boat near the dock I couldn’t help but think, “Could anyone ever catch a single striper in that rig?” From my viewpoint, the boat was a fishing disaster ...