Many anglers believe that the gold standard for walleye baits is the shiner minnow. But because the annual supply of the handsome bait fish can only be gathered from ponds and lakes during the open ...

1. In Lakeland, bass are continuing to spawn, so stick to the shallow water, try flipping dark-colored creature baits. If you can find them, try shiners for bass as well. Specks continue to hit ...

1. In Lakeland, specks are biting on grass shrimp jigs and regular minnows with some reported in the 2.5-pound range. Lakes Mattie and Parker have been good for specks. Shiners continue to be popular ...