There are few dates on the calendar that stir the soul of New York sportsmen quite like today, May 1. It’s not just another ...

BROWN ISN‘T WORKING TODAY. Neither is white. Even orange on a green jighead isn’t getting bit. It’s a chilly sunny April day, and I’m out with Paula and Gordon in a Fletcher’s rowboat, bouncing tandem ...

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One of the best techniques to use on a variety of fish at this time of the year when the daytime temperatures are above freezing is the slip-bobber or slip-float setup. Enjoy unlimited reading on ...

Late winter often produces the biggest perch of the entire ice fishing season. The 60-degree sun beat down on me like a death ray. The foot or so of softening ice I stood on acted like a mirror, ...

HOLTER LAKE — Art Nuthak stood on a foot of ice, a hood pulled over his head and ice cleats strapped on his boots to keep from slipping. With a strong wind, it felt much colder than the 32-degree ...

Learn how to use seasonal patterns, top baits, and sonar techniques to consistently catch New England’s elusive white perch. Once you know the seasonal patterns, top lures, and tips for targeting ...

THERE’S a famous fishing quote from an angler who, when asked how he summoned up the patience to watch a motionless float for hours on end, said: “Anglers don’t need patience, they only need optimism.