During this time of the year, there are several tasks that need to take place on farm ponds, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment specialist in the department of aquaculture and fisheries at ...
An aerial view of Kentucky will show many circular pods of water scattered across the landscape. Some have trails made by cattle coming to them for a drink, some are ringed with large trees, some have ...
Some farm ponds in my region have declined as reliable producers of bountiful and safe-to-eat fish during recent years. As almost everyone who reads Farm and Ranch Life knows, I am a passionate ...
Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...
The jig and pig hit the water with a light splash right next to a stump and Gary Howey twitched it a couple of times and then swam it back about a foot. That's when I saw his line jerk to the side. He ...
Since fishing is a popular pastime in a growing population, public fishing areas are becoming more crowded every year. Opening private farm ponds or lakes for fee fishing can be a win-win situation ...
GLENDALE, Ill. (AP) -- Every couple of minutes the splash of a bass being tossed back into Spanel Pond served as a reminder that Mike Welker was still in the neighborhood. It was nearly impossible to ...
From American shad, smallmouth bass and catfish on the Delaware River, to the many trout streams that dot the region, the Lehigh Valley offers a wide range of opportunities to catch a variety of fish.