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    FISHING

    For me, fishing is something that should be fun. It can also be great therapy. Here is an ever-increasing collection of stories, videos and photos, plus links. Check 'em out!

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    Moose Hunting on “The Rock” – Scenic, Rugged Newfoundland - Persistence, then Redemption

    Moose Hunting on “The Rock” – Scenic, Rugged Newfoundland - Persistence, then Redemption

    A Benelli LUPO, Steiner Predator 4 Scope and Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X Ammo a Sweet Trio

    A Benelli LUPO, Steiner Predator 4 Scope and Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X Ammo a Sweet Trio

    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

    Preparing for a South African Safari Involves Planning and Gearing Up - Here's the Lowdown

    Preparing for a South African Safari Involves Planning and Gearing Up - Here's the Lowdown

    Rabbit & Andouille Sausage Gumbo -- Try This Recipe with Your Next Batch of Cottontails

    Rabbit & Andouille Sausage Gumbo -- Try This Recipe with Your Next Batch of Cottontails

    Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits

    Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits

    Venison Wellington with Duxelles of Mushrooms - Truly a Wild Game Recipe for Special Occasions

    Venison Wellington with Duxelles of Mushrooms - Truly a Wild Game Recipe for Special Occasions

    Bluefish Cakes - Smoked and Tasty - an Excellent Way to Prepare this Oily, Aggressive Fish
    Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 6

    Bluefish Cakes - Smoked and Tasty - an Excellent Way to Prepare this Oily, Aggressive Fish

    Bluefish often get a bad rap. While generating excitement when battling at the terminal end of your fishing tackle, they rarely elicit...
    Alaska Man Overcomes PTSD to Design ICAST Winning  Cooler with Table & Vacuum Sealer - Best in Show!
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 23

    Alaska Man Overcomes PTSD to Design ICAST Winning Cooler with Table & Vacuum Sealer - Best in Show!

    I've got to admit that my eyes were getting a little moist as Alaskan Brian MacKinnon shared his story with me -- the anguish and...
    St. Lawrence River Smallmouth - with Bonus Walleye: Check Another Trip Off the Bucket List
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 28

    St. Lawrence River Smallmouth - with Bonus Walleye: Check Another Trip Off the Bucket List

    Note: Much of this article also ran in the May 19, 2022 edition of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. Fishing guide David Roy splashed...
    Recalling a Trip to Ray Scott’s Trophy Bass Retreat  -- a Consummate Storyteller & Conservationist
    Ken Perrotte
    • May 9

    Recalling a Trip to Ray Scott’s Trophy Bass Retreat -- a Consummate Storyteller & Conservationist

    Ray Scott passed away on Sunday, May 8 at around 11:30 p.m. He died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. Scott was 88 years old....
    'Next-Level Bass Fishing' a Well-Written Book that Goes Into Angler Psychology as well as Technique
    Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 18, 2021

    'Next-Level Bass Fishing' a Well-Written Book that Goes Into Angler Psychology as well as Technique

    Enlightened bass anglers will likely enjoy a new book by Joe Kinnison titled “Next-Level Bass Fishing.” Printed by Skyhorse Publishing,...
    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 3, 2021

    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

    Daybreak fog over northern Michigan’s Manistee River was thick as Tim Riley quietly dipped his oars to maneuver our drift boat closer to...
    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier
    Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 7, 2021

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    Note: The article originally appeared in the March/April 2020 edition of Virginia Wildlife. Here is it, slightly expanded -- with many...
    Florida Woman Notches World Record Halibut, Spearfishing the Beast in an Alaskan Kelp Forest
    Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 4, 2021

    Florida Woman Notches World Record Halibut, Spearfishing the Beast in an Alaskan Kelp Forest

    A 32-year-old woman from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was just certified as the new International Underwater Spearfishing Association (IUSA)...
    Soft Lure Wins 2021 ICAST Best of Show; Pure Fishing Dominates Competition This Year
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 30, 2021

    Soft Lure Wins 2021 ICAST Best of Show; Pure Fishing Dominates Competition This Year

    A soft lure won Best of Show honors at last week’s ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) show in Orlando,...
    Flashback to When Catching Daytime Swordfish was Mostly a Fantasy -- Then Came the Stanczyks
    Ken Perrotte
    • May 29, 2021

    Flashback to When Catching Daytime Swordfish was Mostly a Fantasy -- Then Came the Stanczyks

    By Ken Perrotte Author's note: Lately, my mind is flowing back to some incredible fishing trips I've written about in the Florida Keys,...
    Virginians Fare Well in 2021 Bassmaster Northern Open on James River with 14 in the top 40
    Ken Perrotte
    • May 20, 2021

    Virginians Fare Well in 2021 Bassmaster Northern Open on James River with 14 in the top 40

    Idahoan Brandon Palaniuk claimed the top prize at last weekend’s Bassmaster Northern Open on the James River, with a crowded field of...
    Florida Inshore Fishing Coast-to-Coast Offers Exciting Light-Tackle Action; Catch the 'Slam'
    Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 8, 2021

    Florida Inshore Fishing Coast-to-Coast Offers Exciting Light-Tackle Action; Catch the 'Slam'

    Great inshore fishing on Florida's coasts - includes snook, redfish and spotted seatrout slam. St. Augustine, Charlotte Harbor, Ft Myers
    Wishin' I was (Crappie) Fishing in Mississippi
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 12, 2021

    Wishin' I was (Crappie) Fishing in Mississippi

    Lake Washington in the Mississippi Delta a couple hours south of Memphis offers incredible action to crappie anglers. The fish in the...
    Crappie Cleaning 101 - Pico Lures' Mitch Glenn Superbly Demonstrates Fish Filleting for Novices
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 5, 2021

    Crappie Cleaning 101 - Pico Lures' Mitch Glenn Superbly Demonstrates Fish Filleting for Novices

    Pico Lures owner Mitch Glenn Mitch delivers an excellent tutorial and demonstration of how to clean a crappie using a fillet knife. The...
    It's a 'Cisco Disco' and 'Laker Love-In' Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay -
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 7, 2020

    It's a 'Cisco Disco' and 'Laker Love-In' Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay -

    Trolling deep water successfully requires technical know-how and the right equipment. It is often the only way to catch fish on some...
    Northern Michigan a Fishing, Hunting Wonderland - Did Someone Say 'Salmon on the Fly'?
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 1, 2020

    Northern Michigan a Fishing, Hunting Wonderland - Did Someone Say 'Salmon on the Fly'?

    The river tributary Lake Huron in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was stained a deep tea color. Yet, the big fish clearly stood out 10 yards away
    'Days of Wine and Crappie Fishing' - My Latest Article in Crappie Now - a NW New York Hotspot
    Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 11, 2020

    'Days of Wine and Crappie Fishing' - My Latest Article in Crappie Now - a NW New York Hotspot

    Northern New York state is known for its expansive borders along two of the Great lakes, Erie and Ontario. In the state’s...
    Conservation Partnership Webinar Assesses Menhaden Management in Atlantic and Gulf
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 23, 2020

    Conservation Partnership Webinar Assesses Menhaden Management in Atlantic and Gulf

    A shorter version of this article ran in the July 23, 20202 issue of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. The Virginia General Assembly...
    'Winners Announced in 'Virtual' ICAST New Product Showcase - Few Surprises
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 16, 2020

    'Winners Announced in 'Virtual' ICAST New Product Showcase - Few Surprises

    'Virtual' ICAST a Good Effort, But Let's Not Let It Become Part of a 'New Normal' The COVID-19 coronavirus has done nearly immeasurable...
    Spring Tuna Fishing on Fire for Anglers Heading Out from OBX or VA Beach - Incredible Action!
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 17, 2020

    Spring Tuna Fishing on Fire for Anglers Heading Out from OBX or VA Beach - Incredible Action!

    We were back at the docks at 11:30 with more than 600 pounds of tuna. Wow!
    Hot Slabs in the Summertime - Fishing for Crappie on Florida's St. John's River at Night
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 17, 2020

    Hot Slabs in the Summertime - Fishing for Crappie on Florida's St. John's River at Night

    Jack Smith, a lifetime crappie angler who says the “nighttime is the right time” when it comes to catching slabbers...
    'America's Favorite Flies' -- Creative, Beautiful, Keepsake Any Fly Fisherman Would Love to Own
    Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 30, 2020

    'America's Favorite Flies' -- Creative, Beautiful, Keepsake Any Fly Fisherman Would Love to Own

    Book Review - America's Favorite Flies
    Crappie Fishing the Historic Chickahominy River - Stately Cypress Trees, Scenic Beauty, Hungry Fish
    Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 25, 2020

    Crappie Fishing the Historic Chickahominy River - Stately Cypress Trees, Scenic Beauty, Hungry Fish

    Virginia’s Chickahominy River and its 1,230-acre impoundment, Lake Chickahominy Virginia are cypress-laden wonderlands nestled between...
    'Come to the Light' - Hardwater Crappie Fishing in the Green Mountain State - a Winter Wonderland
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 21, 2020

    'Come to the Light' - Hardwater Crappie Fishing in the Green Mountain State - a Winter Wonderland

    Vermont has long been known as a winter wonderland. Crappie fishing on Lake Champlain through the ice can be hot with the right set up....
    Shortened Spring Striped Bass Seasons Reflect Need to Protect Spawning-Sized Fish
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 19, 2020

    Shortened Spring Striped Bass Seasons Reflect Need to Protect Spawning-Sized Fish

    Virginia, Maryland and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission shorten spring striped bass seasons to decrease harvest of spawning-sized fish
    Northern Snakehead Impacts on Fisheries: Biologists Reaching Differing Conclusions
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 12, 2019

    Northern Snakehead Impacts on Fisheries: Biologists Reaching Differing Conclusions

    TODAY, SOME 17 years after northern snakehead fish were discovered in a Maryland pond and a Virginia tidal creek, the toothy fish that...
    Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Approves 18 Percent Reduction in Striper Take
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 31, 2019

    Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Approves 18 Percent Reduction in Striper Take

    The Good Old days of Striped Bass Fishing on the Lower Potomac The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Board...
    For Many Anglers, The 'Good Old Days'                   for Eastern Lake Erie Walleye Fishing is NOW
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 20, 2019

    For Many Anglers, The 'Good Old Days' for Eastern Lake Erie Walleye Fishing is NOW

    Note: Blog Includes Video. Anglers frequently ask each other, “What’s your favorite fish to catch?” The followup question is often,...
    ICAST 2019 - Some 'Wow' New Gear Offerings and a Look at the Novel and Niche
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 21, 2019

    ICAST 2019 - Some 'Wow' New Gear Offerings and a Look at the Novel and Niche

    Note: A portion of this blog appeared in my newspaper column in the July 26, 2019 edition of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. Click...
    Southwest Florida Rebounding from Red Tide; Charter Captains Cautiously Optimistic
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 18, 2019

    Southwest Florida Rebounding from Red Tide; Charter Captains Cautiously Optimistic

    A portion of this blog also appeared in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star on July 18, 2019 Jennifer Huber of the Punta Gorda/Englewood...
    Fearless Crew Fights Fish & Big Swells  During Outer Banks Offshore Outing
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 19, 2019

    Fearless Crew Fights Fish & Big Swells During Outer Banks Offshore Outing

    Note: Blog Includes Video. "You never know unless you go." That saying has had me talk myself into plenty of fishing or hunting trips...
    Striped Bass Populations Dipping Below Stock Thresholds - Seasons in Jeopardy
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 6, 2019

    Striped Bass Populations Dipping Below Stock Thresholds - Seasons in Jeopardy

    The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is considering banning recreational fishing for trophy-sized striped bass this spring in the...
    Where No Ned Has Gone Before - Alternative Ned Rigs Elevate Your Finesse Game
    By Ted Pilgrim
    • Nov 16, 2018

    Where No Ned Has Gone Before - Alternative Ned Rigs Elevate Your Finesse Game

    Editor's Note: The Outdoors Rambler used the "Ned Rig" and Z-Man soft plastics earlier this spring to catch dozens of chunky smallmouth...
    Bikers, Hikers, Anglers & Bluegrass Fans Find Lots to Love with Smyth County, VA
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 19, 2018

    Bikers, Hikers, Anglers & Bluegrass Fans Find Lots to Love with Smyth County, VA

    Bikers and mountain enthusiasts discover incredible adventures when they trek Virginia Route 16, a two-lane road snaking over three...
    Lake Erie - Head to Walleye Heaven & See Why Pros and Novices Can Have a Blast!
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 23, 2018

    Lake Erie - Head to Walleye Heaven & See Why Pros and Novices Can Have a Blast!

    I've often heard Lake Erie described as the best walleye fishing in the United States, but never made an opportunity to fish this lake...
    ICAST 2018's New Product Entries: mind-blowing electronics, cool lures, hi-tech rods
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 22, 2018

    ICAST 2018's New Product Entries: mind-blowing electronics, cool lures, hi-tech rods

    The 2018 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, show at the Orange County Convention Center in...
    Tackling 'Football' Blackfin Tuna            Fishing with Gusto in the Gulf Stream
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 18, 2018

    Tackling 'Football' Blackfin Tuna Fishing with Gusto in the Gulf Stream

    Fort Pierce, Fla – The annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in Orlando last week offered another...
    Banging the Drums North of New Orleans with Early Summer, Light Tackle Fishing Action
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 6, 2018

    Banging the Drums North of New Orleans with Early Summer, Light Tackle Fishing Action

    Here’s a little video I put together of the fun we had in early June 2018 catching black drum near the L&N Train Bridge where The...
    Cobia - Summertime King of the Chesapeake is a Royal Dining Treat When Grilled and Dilled
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 18, 2018

    Cobia - Summertime King of the Chesapeake is a Royal Dining Treat When Grilled and Dilled

    When it comes to summertime saltwater fishing in the Lower and Middle Chesapeake Bay, the hard-fighting cobia is the undisputed king....
    Lake Champlain is Smallmouth Bass Heaven; Panfish & Northern Pike Add to Fishing Fun
    By Ken Perrotte
    • May 22, 2018

    Lake Champlain is Smallmouth Bass Heaven; Panfish & Northern Pike Add to Fishing Fun

    It sometimes seems my life isn’t complete without one good spring smallmouth fishing trip to the home waters of Lake Champlain -- on the...
    Fishing Scenic Lake Ouachita with Old Town Predator PDL - Mixed Bag/Great Water
    By Ken Perrotte
    • May 9, 2018

    Fishing Scenic Lake Ouachita with Old Town Predator PDL - Mixed Bag/Great Water

    A group of outdoors writer and industry representatives had a blast fishing Arkansas's gorgeous Lake Ouachita during the last week of...
    Walleye Stocking Going Well in Virginia!
    Virginia Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries
    • Mar 12, 2018

    Walleye Stocking Going Well in Virginia!

    In 2017, DGIF stocked 830,000 fingerling walleye. The following report offers walleye sampling results and fishing forecasts on those...
    ‘Come to the light’ – Ice Fishing: the Cold, Windy and Surreal on Lake Champlain
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Feb 14, 2018

    ‘Come to the light’ – Ice Fishing: the Cold, Windy and Surreal on Lake Champlain

    Some of my southern outdoors brethren think I’m nuts to love ice fishing, but the affliction is genuine. Growing up in northern Vermont,...
    Virginia State Record Triggerfish Certified
    Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 14, 2017

    Virginia State Record Triggerfish Certified

    The Virginia Marine Resources Commission makes this announcement: A 6-pound 12-ounce gray triggerfish, caught on November 1, 2017 by Dave...
    Rockfish a Sportfish Staple and Still Rolling in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 3, 2017

    Rockfish a Sportfish Staple and Still Rolling in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay

    The striped bass, locally called a “rockfish,” is arguably the most important sport fish in the Chesapeake Bay region. The fish receive a...
    Everyone Feels Excited When a Youngster Gets to Crank In a Trophy-Sized Fish!
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 29, 2017

    Everyone Feels Excited When a Youngster Gets to Crank In a Trophy-Sized Fish!

    I've been with many kids when they've caught their first fish. Taking children fishing is a special, memory-making experience. Lest...
    Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series Returns to Hampton, Virginia
    Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 22, 2017

    Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series Returns to Hampton, Virginia

    The Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series will bring its mid-Atlantic edition to Hampton, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2018. The Dr. Mary...
    A New Version of March Madness – Ice Fishing in the Great White North - Lake Champlain Beckons
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 1, 2017

    A New Version of March Madness – Ice Fishing in the Great White North - Lake Champlain Beckons

    “Are you crazy,” a couple people asked – rhetorically, of course – when I announced plans to escape a balmy Virginia early spring for an...
    Tackling Tench! Fishing With Paddy Murphy in County Cavan during Visit to Ancestral Land
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 31, 2017

    Tackling Tench! Fishing With Paddy Murphy in County Cavan during Visit to Ancestral Land

    Note: this article first ran in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star in August 2016, right after my return from a 10-day trip to Ireland....
    Siegler Reels - Small Company Showing Grit in Saltwater Fishing Reel Market
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 31, 2017

    Siegler Reels - Small Company Showing Grit in Saltwater Fishing Reel Market

    It’s no secret that big corporations in the outdoors industry are always on the lookout for any upstarts trying to gain some of their...

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