The latest Texas Fishing Report for Feb. 8 for selected areas around the state as provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

Try vertical-jigging these lures when crappie are holding deeper, and switch to the float as they move into the shallows. Along with small tubes and jigs, small, suspending minnow baits also work ...

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 ...