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Getting schooled on sportfishing rods
That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.
Makerspaces bass: Thoroughly modern approach pays off big time
Blogger lands nice smallmouth on 3-D printed lure, demonstrates innovative learning in Pennsylvania.
Plan a trout trip to north-central Pennsylvania
Blogger finds solitude and excellent trout fishing.
Erie’s Ohio ‘eyes bountiful, too, and the fishing is on fire
While local populations off New York’s shoreline have been increasing, the real kicker to our walleye population numbers is the migrating schools of fish that show up every year from the Western Basin of the lake. As many as 10 percent of the lake’s Western Basin walleye will take a trip from Ohio to the western reaches of the lake – as far as Buffalo.
Trying to tame a tiger muskie
Although the author didn’t boat the big fish, he can finally say he got to tangle with one.
Two-rod rule should stay on Lake Erie
Shore-based anglers could be short-changed by increase in number of rods.
Have kayak, will bass fish
It’s not hard to figure out why competitive kayak bass angling is catching on. First, anyone with a kayak and fishing rods can join in.
Tips for fishing from the modern kayak
More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Lamprey control has billion-dollar return
Feds need to continue to fund the war on Great Lakes lamprey.
Three rods per angler proposed for Lake Erie
The proposed change is being lauded by some Lake Erie charter captains and anglers.
Another reminder that Lake Ontario is alive and well and open for business
Behind-the-scenes fishing contest helps dispel some of the myths surrounding the big lake this high-water season.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
Rubber worm fishing simple but effective
Earlier this spring we talked about simple worm fishing for trout as a time-honored tactic. Quite often, I take the same approach to summer bass fishing. Only this time the worm is fake. Just like real worms have landed so many trout and .30-30 Winchester rifle has taken many bucks, the simple tactic of rubber worm fishing has likely brought…
Secret of the fishing pros: size matters
When retrieve speeds, color, flash, movement, rattles and other tricks fail, try increasing the size of your lures.
Cherishing our public access to public waters
Visit to a pay-to-fish facility in Texas on Father’s Day boosts the author’s appreciation for the lakes and rivers that citizens in the northern United States can fish for free.
Mandatory classic fishing books for any serious angler
Hang in the hammock over the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend and read one of these six freshwater fishing classics.
It’s time to end discrimination against bait fishing
Common sense and current scientific studies demonstrate that there is no place for fly-fishing-only or artificials-only regulations.
Lessons learned on every fishing trip
One of the best things about being an outdoor writer is that you have an opportunity to fish with a wide variety of angling professionals, be it of the charter captain or guide variety or people who could be captains or guides but won’t or can’t for several reasons. Seeing how they approach any given situation is an educational lesson…
Double duty: When trout and bass fishing overlap
In the weeks ahead trout action will likely start to dwindle as the weather warms and trout anglers back off pursuing their favorite fish. At the same time, bass fishing will intensify. But for now, at least in this part of New York, an angler can have the best of both worlds.
Bass angling Pennsylvania waters with live bait pays off
With all the new-fangled mock bass attractants being marketed today, plus an uncountable number of lures constructed in vast varieties, live baits have taken a back seat.
St. Clair smallies don’t disappoint
Even on a relatively average day on Lake St. Clair, the smallmouth bass fishing can be very good.
There’s treasure in that ‘trash’
Bowfin an overlooked fish to target.
Trout Unlimited chapter hosts women’s conservation and fly-fishing day
Event held on Clarks Creek in Dauphin County.
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