trout

It rained the night before and the morning was washed, fresh, sweet and refreshing. The brisk air was heavy with moisture and every natural color appe...

I’ve waited a long time to retire, but the beginning wasn’t what I’d expected, my poor wife becoming seriously ill and then passing. Those first six m...

One of the great outdoor recreation traditions of the Southern Tier, opening day of trout season in New York state, is on Sunday. Fishermen and women ...

Have you ever noticed that we as humans tend to get careless? How many deer have I spooked by taking an extra step I shouldn’t have while still huntin...

Trout season in New York state opens next Sunday, April 1. This listing reflects the anticipated number of yearling and older trout to be stocked into...

The big pike first followed my spinner in, only inches behind, but he never took. My wife and I threw every piece of hardware we had at this fish, and...

The parking spot looked the same except for the fully leafed overhanging trees. Stepping from the car I was suddenly vividly aware of a totally differ...

I'm a patient guy. Most people who hunt and fish have come to realize that you can’t control the weather. You may rant, rave, tear your hair and shake...

On March 30, the streams bubbled happily over gravel and stone beds, their clear waters perfect for fishing. Anglers New York state-wide took notice, ...

When thinking of the many first days of trout season I’ve fished in New York, the old memory begins churning and so many wonderful experiences come to...

While we humans were busily carrying on with our lives Earth has completed almost an entire orbit since April 1, 2016. When the first day of trout sea...

The room around me seemed to be closing in rapidly. I felt squeezed, compressed and somewhat desperate; I had to get out of here. But, the couch was c...