
Early trout season opener in Pennsylvania makes little difference
The Fish and Boat Commission made the right call by opening the season early.

The Fish and Boat Commission made the right call by opening the season early.

You might find that instead of a few random crappies hanging out at the edge of the cattails, there is a whole school of slabs tucked under the root wads and deadfalls – all eager

Wacky worms can be especially effective coaxing bass when the bite is tough. Try going dead-stick style and leave it alone. For how long? Let the bass decide.

Meet our newest Taste of the Wild contributor. A bestselling cookbook author – she is best known as the founder and creative force behind GardenBetty.com, a leading home/garden and adventure/recreation site in the outdoor living

How scent can be a deterrent – and tips for how you can make it less of a problem.

Sometimes a little finesse is required to catch early-season bass.

Persistence and patience the key when the bass aren’t feeding. And when they do happen to hit, it’s more of a reflex than anything. So use that knowledge to your advantage.

If you’re tasked with keeping the fishing fire burning in young kids who have graduated beyond bobbers and worms, consider lures they could easily cast and that will draw in a wide variety of potential

Give this tried-and-true lure a try for largemouth and smallmouth bass – and more.
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