My first fishing experience, like that of many anglers, involved a worm on a hook suspended under a bobber. To this day this is still an effective method of catching fish. Live bait of many types ...

One of my favorite methods of fishing is with “soft baits.” We commonly refer to them as soft plastic baits, but manufacturers now use a wide variety of materials in the making of these popular lures.

04/11/17 By Gary M. Baranec John Yingling of Cherry Tree puchasing worms at Unkel Joe's Woodshed Tuesday. In early spring, trout aren’t particularly picky about what type of bait they’ll snap at and ...

It was a good run while it lasted, but forecasts predict lower highs, lower lows, and chances for rain nearly every day this week (well, of course – it is Muskies, Inc. tournament weekend!) "Muskies ...

While growing up in Brainerd in the 1950s, I knew what our garden was for — growing tomatoes, getting my skin ripped picking raspberries and, most importantly, digging the angle worms I used to catch ...

This week's forecast currently indicates the mild summer weather continues, with moderate highs, cooler lows, and (surprisingly) few chances of rain. "Fish activity is steady," says Pat at Happy ...

Lake Ontario Salmon fishing continues to be very good from Oswego to Port Ontario. Salmon are staging at tributary mouths and are being found in 50 to 70 feet of water. Fishing with E-chips, Spin ...

During the fall, I get involved with hunting activities that consume much of my fishing schedule. I still get in the boat from time to time, but it is an impromptu sort of event that happens on the ...

Dennis Armani had an interesting question for the state Department of Environmental Conservation last week concerning “artificial” bait and lures. Armani, 63, of Syracuse, said he’s been fishing ...