Grumpy's Tackle in Seaside Park weighed in a very large white perch, as far as white perch go. The fish moved the scale down ...

Cinder worms spawn annually on the surface and are a highly desirable food source for striped bass in the spring.

In freshwater lakes across the land, baitfish such as live shiners have displaced the worm as the go-to bait. But the worm remains a classic option.

The fish moved the scale down to 2 pounds, 15 ounces. It was caught last Saturday by Chace Robles on blood worms, according to the shop's report. There has been little word on winter flounder.