I went in skeptical., I didn’t expect much from the Lower Niagara. Fly fishing it for smallmouth bass, and staying in ...

Small ponds will be ice-fishing magnets for panfish, and bluegills and crappie should be biting on small jigs and maggots.

Fly fishing in the winter is a gift not many fishermen ever open. Once they do, the secret is out as the experience is ...

By Al Raychard Our kind and generous outdoors editor, Susan Bard, recently asked if I do any early season ice fishing for ...

I hope all of you have enjoyed reading this weekly column. I have enjoyed writing it and will continue as long as I can. I ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay catch the world’s largest bluegill on a micro rod.

While we all like to catch fish, there is something special about landing a big one — a fish that represents exceptional size for its species. And, of course, “big” is relative. A 20-inch muskie isn’t ...

Jeff Miller shows off a bluegill that was close to a state record, caught on former strip mine land owned by American Electric Power. More than 18,000 acres of AEP property is open for hunting, ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, informative, and hopefully entertaining. Enjoy it as a morning starter ...

Summer is the season of road trip adventures. This is the time of year to focus on taking the kids in your life outdoors. Many of my best outdoor memories were made with not just my parents, but my ...