For many of us, our introduction to fishing came at a lake, pond, or reservoir. We joined our families and dropped a hook baited with a worm, along with a bobber, and waited, and waited, and waited. Then it happened. We caught our first fish. And we were hooked. My passion for fishing began at Copake Lake in upstate New…
Seasons may change, but an angler’s desire to catch fish typically has little variance. If we have the time to devote to fish, the seasons really don’t matter. How we prepare for them, however, does, There are myriad factors involved once you make your decision to pack up and get after that striped bass, tuna, trophy rainbow trout, bluegill, or…
Just as the summer turns slowly to fall, many anglers’ thoughts shift to one of the top saltwater fish in the country: the striped bass. It’s become a rite of passage for anglers and their families to keep fishing well into the fall in search of striped bass, which is universally known for being choosy when it comes to bait…
With 2,069 miles of coastline, it’s not difficult to find outstanding fishing destinations on the East Coast of the U.S., whether it’s inshore or deep sea saltwater fishing or fishing in lakes, ponds, and creeks. Add in some select areas for fly fishing, and the choices become even more appealing. It gets a little tricky however, when it comes to…