
Top lure and bait options for autumn crappies and bass
A late summer and turnover means a terrific fall bite for two of the region’s favorite gamefish: bass and slab crappies.

A late summer and turnover means a terrific fall bite for two of the region’s favorite gamefish: bass and slab crappies.

Here are the baits to use for more action in the fall.

While this presentation has gotten plenty of attention, many anglers still haven’t tried glide baits or just don’t have confidence in them yet. Here’s how to change that.

Favorite walleye jigs and a few tips that you can use to put more fish in the boat while you’re jigging.

This tactic is deadly and you don’t have to fool with spawn.

A lot of people theorize the jig helps get crankbaits deeper, but it is the other way around.

Fishing with large flies or baits in the aftermath of floods can provide exciting fishing action, including for a stream’s big trout.

It is unlikely orange caddis are in every watershed in Pennsylvania, but where they are, they’re good sustenance for trout fattening for winter and for anglers looking for eager fish.

“Just cover water and keep casting, just like bass fishing.”
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