Shore fishing fall river walleyes is one of my favorite outdoor activities. Not only do I get to enjoy the spectacular fall folliage and weather, but I can reward myself with a delicious walleye dinner after a day on on the water. I will fish for eyes in the spring and catch one occasionally in the summer but I start actively targeting them in the fall. Once the water temps in the Susquehanna … [Read more...]
Trapping Live Bait
I was the kid in my neighborhood who would always be down at the creek fishing, catching turtles or flippin' stones to see what was living underneath them. My mom said I "couldn't leave the house without coming home with wet feet", it was true. Trapping live bait is fun way to save some money while spending time outdoors, and learning about the smaller inhabitants of our waterways. The primary … [Read more...]
Flathead Catfish in the North Branch
Flathead Catfish in the North Branch Susquehanna River? Is that possible? Since their discovery in the Susquehanna River in 2002 the big question in my mind has been how long will it be before these magnum sized cats make their way to the North Branch. I was reminded of this recently when a member post on SuskyFishers.com forum told of catching a couple flatheads off Shikellamy Point in … [Read more...]
Fishing Susquehanna Tribs
I am a devoted Susquehanna River fisherman. The Susky is my first choice when I'm heading out the door to go fishing, however, sometimes nature gets in the way of my plans. When the river is too high or too muddy for fishing it's time for Fishing Susquehanna Tribs. … [Read more...]
Wet Wading Smallmouth Bass
Wet Wading Smallmouth Bass There something about wading the Susquehanna in an old pair of cut off jeans, a t-shirt and a beat up pair of hi-top sneakers that just seems right. … [Read more...]
Cut Bait Equals Catfish
Cut bait equals catfish But what is cut bait? I have evolved into a cut bait catman. By that, I mean I use cut bait most of the time when I fish for channel cats. So, what is cut bait? I use a very broad definition that goes from the stepped on head of a perch or chub to a hook packed with punctured shiners. … [Read more...]