A very cool element of fishing is that each angler’s measure of success is unique and personal. For we who live and fish around Youngstown and Warren, a variety of fishing locations and dozens of species await our efforts. Put simply, we have something for everyone out there. Many ...
Some of my best fishing successes have happened when the witches and goblins were prowling the sidewalks and ringing doorbells to beg for candy. “Trick or treat” certainly applies to my years of fishing as I’ve applied my tried-and-true autumn tricks to enjoy the treats of October ...
The moment. It’s the reason we flip on the game, whisk a sauce, line up a golf shot or go to the lake. Whether we are rooting for a go-ahead score, cooking a delicious dinner, admiring a well-struck putt or experiencing the moment when a big fish takes our bait, we all have our own version ...
The angle of the shadows and the splash of colors of the trees aligned perfectly last week as my cue to tow the Bass Cat to my favorite autumn lake. Since the day long ago when I first fished its waters, Shenango Lake has been on my short list of best local fishing holes spring, summer and ...
Like the characters in Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” anglers’ existence revolves around preparing for the arrival of a mysterious visitor. I read Beckett’s classic play many years ago as a college student studying English literature. Funny how such a long-ago experience came to mind last week as I read a text message from fishing friend John Breedlove. This line from “Waiting for Godot” popped into my mind: “Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It’s awful.” Breedlove’s message described his frustration about waiting for the steelhead trout to ...
A ride up the Ohio River is a fishing trip through work-a-day America. The rush of wind buffeted our ears as Ted Suffolk and I dashed up the river in search of smallmouth bass. For many anglers, “smallies” are a pinnacle catch. They are well worth the labor to find and catch them in a river known more for its role in the United States’ steel and energy industries than as a fishing destination. Something about engaging a 3-pound smallmouth bass on the Ohio pulls me there even when I know I might strike out. Truth is, however, we never are truly disappointed even when the bass ...
