Bass fishing at Ming Lake remains fair to good, with several quality fish reported this week. Larger bass are being caught on 5- to 7-inch soft plastic swimbaits, while the reaction bite has been producing fish on chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and lipless crankbaits worked along the grass lines and deeper edges. Early mornings and late afternoons have been the most productive, with shad-patterned baits getting the most attention. Anglers are also finding success slowing down with Texas-rigged plastics and finesse jigs when the reaction bite slows. Crappie fishing remains fair, with small live shiners and mini jigs producing occasional fish around deeper structure. Bluegill continue to bite steadily on wax worms, mealworms, and red worms. Carp are taking dough baits, while smaller catfish are being caught on SSS Dip Bait, cut mackerel, and nightcrawlers.

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