It’s early and the bite is good
We’ve camped on a couple different anglers in seemingly the same area. And they all appear to be doing something different. One is casting and jerking, another is drifting and...
Water dynamics
The dynamics of this fishery are set up to deliver unknown results, but all good. Here is why. The deep, narrow channel of the St. Lawrence River produces a strong...
First hour fishing hot
If you’re following the BASSTrakk Twitter feed, you’ve noticed that fish catches having been coming in hot and heavy since shortly after the 6:15 takeoff. This is going to be...
Directional challenges
The St. Lawrence River is a little peculiar in the fact that it flows north. That causes some directional challenges at times. I’m south of Waddington today which in most...
Garrett’s momentum
John Garrett has only fished six Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens and already qualified for the Top 12 on two occasions. What’s even more notable about that is the first...
In the bull’s-eye
Early reports from the water trend toward slow fishing. I believe that to be an indicator of two key factors. First, fishing pressure is coming into play. Oneida Lake is...
Mayflies, goby, perch and more
Yesterday the anglers reported the bass feeding on a smorgasbord of food. Mayflies by the thousands dropped into the water at some places. Elsewhere, the smallmouth, their bellies fat from...
BassCam: Day 2 game plans
The anglers discuss their plans and expectations for Day 2 of the 2017 Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #1. First up, Derek Hudnall. Derek Hudnall from south Louisiana talks about his...
Post-spawn bronzeback
That headline alone should get the heart thumping of any hardcore smallmouth angler. Here’s the scenario at Oneida Lake. The smallmouth spawn came a little later than normal, pushing it...
Practice and game plans
Find out a few of the anglers’ game plans and learn more about Oneida practice.
