During these winter months, it gets tough out there on the river. The weather is up and down, with long periods of freezing weather. Small warm-ups offer hope but not much else. When the water conditions are frozen, there is no fishing. Then the snow melts, and it rains, and the water is running high and muddy. Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s. Some waters are gin clear. What to do? Well, some of the times that I like to go are during a warm-up, but that might o

Sometime around early November or so depending on weather trends is the start of the winter smallmouth season here in western PA. It lasts u

This is a review of the Tube Bait where, when, and how to fish it in rivers

People frequently inquire about my fishing locations, and while I understand the curiosity, it's an integral part of my fishing...

Here in western Pa the rivers are exceptionally low for this time of year. Early fall the river are normally low but this year is...

Where to Catch Giant Bass in the River

Late winter is an exciting time to target big Smallmouth Bass as they come out of their winter holes to search for food. Look for flats...

Here in western Pa the smallmouth bite starts to get tough in and around mid May and lasts till the spawn is over around mid June. This...

The weather wasn't great east winds started slow but picked up as our four day trip continued on top of that the rain came in with force...

A one day warm up in winter can raise the water temperature. Today it rose 4 degrees from 44-48 and the smallies were eating. I landed 11...

During Late October it can be great or not so bad. Fishing rivers can be very frustrating at this time of year leaves and water plants...

Here is a recap of my trip to the Niagara River on November 5th and 6th 2021.

Sometimes in the Fall you can have very good days and very bad days. Fall smallmouth will be moving to winter areas depending on water...