Gainesville: Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: The river is up and running, the lakes are dingy.

Bass: Excellent, said Anthony. “The fish are up and active,” he said. “We caught 12 pounds in a recent tournament that was won with 14 pounds — and there were a couple of 5-pounders caught. Anthony said he caught fish all day on a white, 1/2-oz. War Eagle spinnerbait with double-willowleaf blades throwing to grassbeds and to cypress trees in grass. The bass were holding...