BISMARCK, N.D., Oct.

The following are the Mid-South lakes and streams where fishing is best this week: Tennessee Pickwick Lake: Guide Clagett Talley (731-607-5266) says bass fishing has been excellent around points and flats with jerk baits and midsize topwater baits like the Strike King Spit-n-King.

By Scott Richardson Bob Taylor of Minonk was hooked on bass fishing until he caught three muskies by accident at Evergreen Lake in northwestern McLean County. The trio of vicious strikes sent his heart racing to his throat and ripped up his fishing gear. "Bass lures don't stand a chance.

By PAUL A. SMITH The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has announced more than $50,000 in grants to 19 groups, including two in Wisconsin, for its 2008 Clean Water Grant program.

By Bob Frye Officially making its debut tomorrow is the ICE-55 Flasher, manufactured by Humminbird.