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April 2013

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Month

It's Tarpon Time

By Tom Keer 04/30/2013

Right now, everyone in Florida is talking about tarpon.

Fish Can Grow on Trees. Sort of.

By Andy Whitcomb 04/30/2013

Arbor Day was last Friday.

Mayflies are not just in May

By Tom Keer 04/25/2013

When mayflies start to hatch, trout go on the feed and for good reason; mayflies are high in calories which makes for a tasty snack.

Opening Day Review

By Andy Whitcomb 04/23/2013

Several hard rains made many larger streams unfishable on Opening Day in Western Pennsylvania.

Prepping for the Season: Line Management

By Kirk Deeter 04/19/2013

Many of you are getting ready for the fishing season ahead (and some of you have already jumped in with both feet).

Prepping for the Season: Line Management

By Kirk Deeter 04/19/2013

Many of you are getting ready for the fishing season ahead (and some of you have already jumped in with both feet).

Composting for Worms

By Tom Keer 04/18/2013

When I was really young I’d get a shovel and turn over dirt, knock it around and pull out a few worms for a fishing trip.

Lake Erie’s Biggie Smallies

By Andy Whitcomb 04/16/2013

Dave Mercer of the Facts of Fishing TV Show and two giant smallmouth bass.

How to Tie a Double Surgeon’s Knot

By Stephanie Vatalaro 04/11/2013

Before you cast a line this spring you will need to rig up your fishing rod and line.

Five Dry-Fly Tips for Trout

By Kirk Deeter 04/10/2013

As the spring dry-fly season is now upon us, I am reminded of some simple tips that have helped me over the years.

Opening Day

By Andy Whitcomb 04/08/2013

Does April 13^th mean anything to you?

The Spawning Bed

By Tom Keer 04/04/2013

At different times of the year, fish pair up for their annual spawning ritual.

It’s A-Boat Time!

By Andy Whitcomb 04/02/2013

I still have snow in the yard but the calendar says “Spring” and in the yard, there are shoots from flowers pushing skyward so I know it is time to go over my “Get the Boat Ready” list.

April 2013

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