Tips & Features
Jeff Frischkorn: A day the waves weren’t too ornery on Ohio waters of Lake Erie
The winds and the currents were ornery and contrary, nothing unusual for Lake Erie.
Didn’t help matters for long-time fishing friend Bob Ashley of Mentor, Ohio. Bob fishes out of the Mentor Lagoons practically
Stay on the search and keep an open mind for spring muskies
OK, so “muskies” and “easy” is probably a stretch. Muskies are rarely easy. But even if they’re difficult, there’s no need to make them complicated, especially early in the season.
Oh, but early season
Steve Carney: Late spring in Minnesota means it’s time to catch panfish
I love early June, when fishing on lakes across Minnesota is going strong, especially for panfish.
It looks like crappies missed their spawn window; most are still hanging onto their eggs. The up-and-down temperatures
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Try bobber fishing 4 to 8 inches above bottom
An emerging pattern shows a good number of walleyes hugging tight to the bottom. When conventional presentations are not working, it’s time for a float and leech combination.
The majority of anglers bobber fish
Is your student (pup) not paying attention? There might be a good reason
Summer is dog-training time. The weather is the best it’ll be all year, and you’re only a couple of months out of from early upland and waterfowl seasons. So, you load up some bumpers, maybe
Vacationing in New York? Here are three Hudson Valley State Parks to visit (and fish) this summer
Even with the roughly 19 different fishable reservoir systems that feed drinking water to the citizens of NYC, there are still many more options for outdoor enthusiasts to wet a line or sit on stand
Bluegill fishing is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to angling
For those looking to introduce youngsters to the joys of angling, bluegill fishing offers the perfect gateway. This hardy and plentiful fish is ideal for beginners, providing plenty of excitement with minimal equipment and a
Glenn Sapir: Bubblegum pink plastic worm has earned its reputation as a bass-catching favorite
When the bass harvest season opens on June 15 in New York, I can predict which lures I will have tied on my line. I will have four spinning outfits ready to go, each with
Pattern fishing for success – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says you need to be using a specific lure or spot on the lake and to land three or four fish to be certain you’ve found the right formula or pattern of
