This weekend I'm heading to Penns Creek with my friend Patrick for 3 days of fishing. Since it is a 5-6 hour drive into the middle of rural Pennsylvania, I'm planning on packing the following items for the stream: rods, reels, boots, waders, hat … [Continue reading] about Penns Creek Checklist
Spring Bass
A holiday weekend always offers the promise of long and uninterrupted fishing. But after the kids' ballgames, picnics, home chores and other commitments, you find that there is not nearly as much time left as you had planned. I was able to get out … [Continue reading] about Spring Bass
Future Trophies
The next few photos are all early spring prizes. Not because of their girth, length or overall size, but rather for the way that they were caught or the way that they fought. Some were netted quickly, while others spooled the reel, taking line … [Continue reading] about Future Trophies
Small Places
Recently I fished a 200-acre lake in Connecticut. While paddling along the bank I found a small opening, barely wide enough for a kayak to pass through. On the other side was a small cove, maybe 15' by 15' at best. I stopped at the opening … [Continue reading] about Small Places
Coffee Bean Beetle at Work
Today I had a chance to put a few of the CBBs to work. They did quite well. Here's some video. If you want to see how I make them, click here. … [Continue reading] about Coffee Bean Beetle at Work