Tips for fishing from the modern kayak
Tim Lesmeister
July 23, 2019
More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.
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Catching smallmouth bass – when they’re looking down
Tony Peterson
July 23, 2019
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
Site Staff
July 19, 2019
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Angling Buzz: The great line debate – mono vs. fluoro vs. braid
Site Staff
July 18, 2019
What’s the best fishing line? Monofilament? Fluorocarbon? Braided line? For beginners, this can be a daunting, confusing subject. Each line type has it’s own unique characteristics – floating/sinking, stretchiness, abrasion resistance, opacity, etc. Yes, there’s
Passing on archery season this year
Steve Piatt
July 17, 2019
I recently made the fairly difficult decision to forego bowhunting this season, for a variety of reasons. The biggest is that my practice regimen will be nonexistent this summer as I prep for a British
DEC: 139-pound sturgeon caught in Oneida Lake is largest since stocking began
Staff and News Reports
July 16, 2019
Fish caught, tagged, and released is likely one of 320 juvenile sturgeon stocked in 1999 as part of DEC’s Lake Sturgeon Recovery Program.
Another reminder that Lake Ontario is alive and well and open for business
Bill Hilts
July 15, 2019
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
Site Staff
July 12, 2019
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
New York Outdoor News Calendar – July 12, 2019
Site Staff
July 11, 2019
Season Dates July 15: Snapping turtle season opens July 16: Oyster toadfish season opens Shows Aug. 9-11: Cattaraugus Trappers Association Rendezvous, Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Little Valley. For more info call Kevin Parker, 716-474-7251. Aug. 11:
