Fly fishing came into vogue in the early 20th century, and with it came criticism of worm fishing: It was too easy. The debate was considered to be of such importance that, in 1904, Atlantic Monthly ...

Pete Wenners at Pete's Professional Guide Service recommends using crank baits, spinner baits or Ned rigs along points. Start ...

It's a panfish parade at Beaver Lake. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said bluegill fishing is good in shallow water with crickets or worms. The bluegill spawn is on and anglers report ...

Black bass are starting to move deeper as the water warms, said Reece Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Try top-water lures at sunrise and sunset. Prime time is the period between first light ...

To learn more about how to tie a worm harness or to purchase parts to make your own, visit Gerri Begier, above left, at Bill’s Hooks Tackle Shop on Route 5 just south of Dunkirk. Photo by Forrest ...

Summertime tactics are working for striped bass, walleye and catfish, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Try for stripers between Point 6 and Beaver Dam. Shad, brood minnows or sunfish are the top baits ...

Many years ago, an old man told me that the majority of lures were designed to catch fishermen, not fish. This is a falsehood. Truthfully, every lure is effective in certain conditions. Sporting goods ...