Plastics – worms, craws, even lizards – were fished on the bottom with a lead sinker ... who designed a hook specifically for the purpose. Today, Texas-rig tube fishing has waned greatly in popularity ...

Liver is the top bait. Try top-water lures early or late for black bass. Bella Vista Hook, Line and Sinker in Bell Vista recommends fishing for black bass with a small plastic worm on a drop-shot rig.

Hook, Line and Sinker in Bell Vista said black bass fishing is slow. Try a small plastic worm on a drop-shot rig. Use buzz baits early, late or in shade. Liver is a good catfish bait. Worms or ...