When the chill of winter descends on upstate New York, it’s time for us diehard anglers to break out the augers, tip-ups, and ice sleds for some excellent hard water action. From Champlain to the Finger Lakes, there are plenty of great options to chase jumbo perch, slab crappies, tempting trout and more. As someone…
Crappie prove a year-round catch with crappie spawning season the most productive and exciting catches. One female crappie is capable of laying 20,000 to 25,000 eggs at a time and can lay eggs more than once a year depending on your climate. In this case, the male will stay shallow and guard more than one…
Fishing spots are easy to come by, but do you know which ones are the best for your favorite type of fishing? One of the less known types of spot that people tend to overlook is below a dam. It might sound odd, but fishing below the dam might be absolutely amazing in terms of…
One of the great things about fishing is that it is a recreational activity, which is available year-round – as long as you live in the right place. Residents across much of the country even in the Midwest and across the South have the opportunity to fish neighborhood ponds for trout that are stocked in…
Teaching your kids to fish can be a great bonding moment that will result in tons of fun experiences in the future. While your kids might not end up adopting fishing as one of their favorite hobbies, they will certainly appreciate the time and effort you spent teaching them, and they will always be glad…
Freshwater fishing is accessible for most people, but sometimes the saltwater lures you to the coast. There are a lot of similarities between freshwater and saltwater fishing, and a lot of your skills and even some of your tackle will carry over from fresh to saltwater. However, there are also some very important things to…
White bass, silver bass, sand bass – many different names for the schooling fish that is fun to catch and great to eat. Typically found in lakes and rivers, it is one of the easiest fish to catch – as long as you know where to find them. A lot of people rely on electronic…
Fishing for striped bass (commonly referred to as “striper”) is legendary for wide-open action and fun sized fish. But why? The answer is quite simple – striper fishing is not that hard to get into, so it does not take a lot of preparation to go on a fishing trip. Plus, striped bass are abundantly…
