Tips & Features
Want a fun turkey-hunting experience this spring? Just add water
As I paddled across the calm lake, I stopped briefly to turn and admire the beautiful tom turkey riding behind me. The sun shone brightly on the glorious colors that adorned my latest turkey harvest.<br
These three overlooked fly patterns have earned their respect on the water
During a long winter, most of Pennsylvania’s fly-fishers dreamt about big trout devouring their favorite flies. Many popular nymphs, streamers, egg patterns, worm patterns and dry flies were purchased or tied during the long wait.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s inland trout opener still holds meaning, but much has changed in 60 years
Von Ryan’s Express was a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra. He played Colonel Joseph Ryan, and I was captivated by the film for several reasons.
One, it was the first
Bob Gwizdz: What’s all the excitement about ice fishing?
Back in the day, when I was a full-time outdoor scribe and was out there as many days as not, I used to joke that ice fishing was the price I had to pay to
Avoid these mistakes after opening weekend of the Pennsylvania trout season
Pennsylvania’s opening day of trout season brings with it lots of anglers who are full of anticipation. They set up at known hotspots, which are usually the places that the fish were dumped into the
Steve Carney: Some tips for fishing the Missouri River in spring
I just returned from my first spring trip of the year to the Missouri River in central South Dakota. The results were good. As I have written about for years, it’s all about having the
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Inspect your gear before hitting the water
Before hitting the waters, it’s crucial to ensure that all fishing gear is in perfect condition. This includes inspecting rods, reels, lines, and tackle boxes. Check for any signs of wear and tear, and make
Take advantage of this quick shot at Ohio’s early spring walleyes
The ice may have just come off the water, but open water angling opportunities exist for cold water spawning species of fish like walleyes during the later winter/early spring months. In fact, now is the
Jigs and swimbaits are a simple but effective approach for spring bass
Each year, I grow less interested in what technology brings to largemouth bass fishing. My age is the reason. I enjoy catching them as I always have – with jigs.
Wallace Stegner summed up these
