Crappie fishermen headed to Lake Fork and Lake O’ the Pines in eastern Texas between now and Feb. 28 are reminded of a special “no cull” regulation that is now in effect on those two impoundments.

Tyler — GOOD. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.27 feet above pool. Crappie are good using minnows on brush in 16 feet of water. Catfish are slow on shrimp and liver. Bream are good on red worms off the ...

Caddo — SLOW. Water stained; 79 degrees; 0.78 feet above. Caddo has come up close to a foot, but continue to navigate with caution. Bass are good on topwaters early in the morning in the lily pads and ...

How he wound up guiding crappie trips at Lake Fork after growing up in Oklahoma is a story in itself. The subject for the day, however, is what he does to make the fish bite if the mood suddenly turns ...