How-To
Fish New York’s Oneida Lake
There is nearly 80 square miles of water to angle here, and fishermen get to choose from both smallmouth and largemouth.
How-To
Fish New York’s Finger Lakes
For anglers who prefer largemouth, target the shallow, weedy sections of Cayuga, Otisco and Consensus lakes.
How-To
Fish New York’s Chautauqua Lake
Local anglers ply these waters for the world-class muskie fishing found here.
How-To
Fish New York’s Lake Erie
Anglers can catch bronzebacks from the rock jetties just outside the marina harbors to 40 miles out in Lake Erie.
How-To
Fish New York’s Niagara River
Of the 22.5 million people who visit Niagara Falls each year, almost none will take the time to look beyond the water crashing at its rocky base to see the monumental smallmouth fishery that exists there.
Why I want to double-qualify for the Classic
Obviously, there are lots of benefits to winning the Bassmaster Classic, but one that often goes overlooked is the fact that it qualifies you automatically to fish the following year’s Classic.
How-To
Winning is about recovering
I had an interesting experience the other evening that I thought might be worth writing about. It centers on the concept of recovery and how that affect the outcomes of bass tournaments.
I like Ike, but avoid the other favorites
The numbers point to anglers who are flying way under the radar, with one exception: Mike Iaconelli.
Champlain is strong and improving
Residents concerned that bass on the southern end of Champlain won't return after they're released have nothing to worry about, says Gene Gilliland, because the void in any area fills up very quickly.
Gear
Hot Product Press: Rod Runner
The Rod Runner keeps your sticks safe, at the ready and tangle-free whether you’re carrying them or stowing them in a vehicle or in your home.
