Rainbow trout have been providing the best action along the river. Both shore and boat anglers are catching fish on worms, PowerBait and spinners. Anglers have reported that the trout prefer spinners with a yellow or red polka dot pattern. Largemouth bass have been biting on soft plastic worms around Big Bend State Recreation Area. Watermelon is a favorite color. Striper bites are hit and miss, but anglers are catching fish using frozen anchovy pieces.