It was the 4th of July and it was a reunion of sorts on the water. Capt. Mike Johannes of On the Rocks Charters, who operates his 39-foot Sea Ray out of Wilson, had a few hours available on this explosive holiday and we decided to meet at 6 a.m. at his boat. It should have been earlier but getting family…
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
Bass season is finally here and I’m glad. Bass are found just about everywhere in New York state including rivers, lakes and even farm ponds. They are game fighters and the smaller ones make a tasty addition to any frying pan. As a youngster, Susquehanna river smallmouths were our favorite bass species and our fishing equipment was minimal. The only…
PFBC reveals strategy for management of both wild and hatchery trout and their waters over the next four years.
Maine Guides, responsible for an iconic sector of Maine’s tourism industry, are seeing a steep decline in their market because of the pandemic. See the complete story here. Categories: News Tags: Fishing, Fishing guides
Scott Phipps, of Hatton, N.D., and the 31-inch tagged walleye he caught on Creel Bay of Devils Lake. (Photo courtesy of Scott Hall)Catching a trophy walleye is one thing, but when that amazing fish also carries a tag, and from 11 years ago … well, that’s indeed a fish of a lifetime. For the complete story, click here. Categories: News,…
With the exception of the month of July, walleye angling on the lake is catch-and-release this season. Catch-and-release walleye fishing is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Aug. 1, and continue through Monday, Nov. 30.
Parker Costello with his father, Kyle.In the new world of the coronavirus, the great outdoors has become a diversion of sorts – especially with fishing. License sales for residents have been on the rise because more adults were off work and kids were out of school. They needed something productive and relaxing to preoccupy their time. It did not take…
The author has a new fishing partner, one who allows him to steal a kiss after an impressive catch.
Anglers not required to have a license during those two days.
Ever wonder why swinging and missing is so common in all types of fishing?
I first fished Black Lake in the early 1970s after moving to the Southern Tier in August of 1969. My next door neighbor Bob, who quickly became my long time fishing and hunting buddy, had a place on the lake in Edwardsville, and I was more than a little excited the first time he asked me if I’d like to…
Wisconsin bass anglers find steady action during that tricky spawn/post-spawn period.
Weighing all the factors that make up fishing line strength.
Father, son apparently drowned while fishing the lake.
Close encounter with Penns Creek rattler in Pennsylvania gets blogger’s attention.
Erie’s walleye numbers, something like 116 million, are at or near all-time highs, and the basin’s famous – or infamous – mayfly hatch has not yet begun in earnest.
Water temperatures mean everything to the trout angler, or at least those who care enough about the species they covet so much that they’ll back off when conditions are not favorable for optimal fish survival. That is especially the case with brook trout fishermen and those who chase them around on Adirondack ponds. Unfortunately, it is never an exact science…
Questions surround how well trout do after numerous releases.
It’s a hunting game that requires tact, patience, and physical aptitude. Check out the Angling Buzz video below for more. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News Tags: Angling Buzz, Fishing
Take the time to explain outdoor pursuits to voting adults when opportunities arise.
Pennsylvania has enough wild trout streams to keep an angler busy for years.
Learning to tie effective knots is not hard to do and can make the difference between bringing home a bragging-size fish or just talking about it.
Spread out across home waters, teams raised more than $300,000.
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Northland Fishing Tackle CEO Gregg Wollner has announces the acquisition of Bagley Bait Company. Bagley Bait Company will transition operations to Northland’s headquarters in Bemidji, Minn. Along with Bagley Bait Company, legendary lure designer Jarmo Rapala now joins the team at Northland. For more information about Northland Fishing Tackle, go to https://www.northlandtackle.com. To learn more about Bagley Bait Company,…
Where there’s one slab, there’s more, so tune up your skills and work the cover correctly.
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