Authorities on Thursday remained tight-lipped as to the whereabouts of a well-known Grants Pass fishing guide whose disappearance is feared to be the result of foul play.

Randall “Randy” Hecker has been missing for several days, and a neighbor named Israel Wytcherley is accused of attempted murder and kidnapping in connection with Hecker’s disappearance.

In the heat of summer, some nice angling for bass is available at a few locations in the area.

Vince Santangelo at the Resort at Lake Selmac had reports of largemouth bass up to 6 pounds, including one that was fooled by a topwater lure.

Topwater lures are a good tactic now, early and late, with the daytime heat.

Bluegill, crappie and even a few trout have also been caught recently, Santangelo said.

Whenever someone asks me where I hail from and I answer proudly that I grew up in Kerby, they sometimes respond with a sad expression while offering their sympathy. It never ceases to get my goat.