The simplicity of a fly rod and a bluegill mesh nicely
Author recently leisured away an afternoon on his small homestead pond.
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Spring perch fishing tips help beginners on Lake Erie
Stack all the variables in your favor. These include weather, equipment, bait, and a plan of where you are going to fish.
Spring flingin’ when everything is in transition
In north country, it’s time to focus on slab crappies.
Renewing friendships on the water
Forty-eight years ago, Tim Holden of Pendleton was concentrating on a 90 miles per hour fastball against one of the league’s top pitchers for the Akron High School baseball squad. His Starpoint Spartans team was in an unusual position – trailing at the end of the game. His Spartans were undefeated and leading the league once again, a dominating position…
Treble trouble: Opening-day angler hooks more than expected
Spinner in the face forces a timeout for Pennsylvania angler.
Pennsylvania trout opener remains a special day
The opening of trout season in this state is so unique and memorable that anglers will never allow its demise.
New York’s Great Lakes are amazing fisheries
The true ambassadors for both Great Lakes are the charter captains.
Sharing the wealth of an ice shack
The author’s fishing shack has been a very good spearing shack this winter.
Pennsylvania Youth Trout Day always a good thing
The special day may well be responsible for a memory that moves that child as an adult to not only become a dedicated fisherman, but to also be one of those people who protect and enhance our waters.
Spooning for trout – a timeless tactic in Pennsylvania and elsewhere
Try very light spoons and an ultra-lite spinning outfit.
Fishing is fishing: Will gas prices keep you angling closer to home this summer?
It’s time to look around our neighborhood with fresh eyes and hunt down those spots where we developed our love of the outdoors.
One of nation’s top cold-water fisheries lies in center of U.S.
March and April in Missouri offer an early ice-out soft-water angling destination for Minnesotans and other north country residents.
Etiquette on the water
We left the launch ramp at Sturgeon Point on Lake Erie as the orange glow began to ignite the eastern horizon. More boats were beginning to arrive at the launch, but we paid them no mind. I was fishing with Capt. Joe Fonzi of Thumbs Up Charters, and he assured me he had plenty of spots marked on his GPS…
Change needed in Pennsylvania’s Class A stream classification process
The angling public should be better informed and have a say as to whether a Class A stream is removed from the stocking list.
Fishing for a new rod
It’s important to know what kind of rod best suits the fish you are targeting and your fishing style.
Flats fishing … for speckled trout?
It turned out to be a fun day on the water and we did pick up some trout despite the cold water.
Taming the dreaded sportfishing ‘jinx’ factor
One minor slip-up while hitting the water can curse an entire day, unless – as the author learned – you bring along a secret weapon.
Is it cool to be cold? Sometimes it can be
But is it cool even when no one is catching fish? Yes, it is … cool.
Pennsylvania trout streams: protect them faithfully
The state’s trout waters should be considered a blessed resource for all.
Importance of hunting, fishing, trapping associations
Stuck in the house for five days during the winter storm and its aftermath got me to thinking just how important it is to put your money where your mouth is and join organizations that promote our love of outdoor activities. I realize there are a myriad of such groups out there, and obviously most of us cannot afford to…
Catching Dreams on the water for Harry
We all arrived at the Safe Harbor Marina launch ramp to meet up with Capt. Ned Librock with Catching Dreams Charters at 9 a.m. Not too early, but not too late. I came along to take some photos and help Ned with the fishing. Harrison Hazlett, 8, was companied by his mom Dayna of Olcott and Grandmother Diane Silvis of…
Last call for comments on proposed fishing regs
Time is quickly winding down for the Feb. 6 public comment deadline regarding a series of freshwater fishing regulation changes that could affect nearly every angler in this state.
What color are walleyes?
Walleyes come in a variety of color phases ranging from blue, to green, to gold and even silver.
It was a good year for Lake Erie anglers
Last year, the spring started with some outstanding yellow perch fishing in April. A relatively mild winter allowed for less ice cover and the result was earlier survey work on the lake for the first time ever.
Winter bass fishing can be good
Some of these same tactics and techniques work in the spring, too, so keep this in mind when April and May roll around.
Ice situation not looking good
But we’ll be turning the corner on winter before you know it.
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