Striped bass are keeping fishermen busy. The best fishing is taking place in the early morning hours and around sunset. Black bass are taking soft plastics fished on a drop shot, crankbaits and some top-water baits. Look for the fish in coves with vegetation and other structure, along the edge of deep water and near drop-offs. Stocked rainbows at Willow Beach will generally take Rooster Tails, Panther Martins and other spinners. Hardware users might also consider Li’l Jakes or Super Dupers. PowerBait fished on a Carolina rig also will catch the fish. Trout imitations and other swimbaits will take striped bass.