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Monofilaments, Fluorocarbons or Braids
BY Chris Erwin We are starting February, what many would say is the last real cold month heading into the 2016 fishing season. This is a good time to get your gear ready for another […]
Articles by Staff
Stream Fishing
Late winter is quality time for stream smallmouth
BY Kevin Kelly A stretch of mild weather that loosens winter’s grip is an alarm bell for stream smallmouth anglers fed up with being stuck indoors. For them, wade fishing a cold stream for bronzebacks […]
Outdoor News
Snow opens windows into the world of wildlife
BY Newly fallen snow has a way of awakening the spirit of adventure in kids and grown-ups alike. It’s also nature’s tattletale. As such, a fresh blanket of snow opens a window to new discoveries […]
Fishing Reports
This fishing report was compiled for the week of Jan 19, 2015
Editor’s note: As we hit mid-January winter is starting to tighten its grip on the Tri-state area. Fishing on all our reported lakes is slow; however, fishing the methods we have covered continues to have […]
Fishing
Lure Crafting during the Winter Months
BY Chris Erwin This is the time each year when I try to make fishing lures for the upcoming season. In my opinion, it is as much a part of fishing as any other thing […]
Fishing
Cold Water Fishing: Float-N- Fly Vs. A-Rig
By Chris Erwin Now that we see water temperatures falling below 50 degrees it’s time to change technique to catch bass in cold water. Over the years, cold-water fishing methods have become a really productive […]
Outdoor News
Kentucky Land donations fuel Conservation Camp upgrades
BY Lee McClellan The sale of donated land in McLean County and around Beaver Lake in Anderson County helped provide the funds to begin construction of a new dining hall at Camp John Currie on […]
Outdoor News
Kentucky’s deer hunters continue setting records
BY Kevin Kelly Kentucky often comes up in discussions about the best places in the country to hunt whitetail deer. It’s no wonder. The deer are plentiful, permits can be easily obtained and the state […]
Outdoor News
Simplify holiday shopping for the outdoors enthusiast on your list
BY Kevin Kelly Choosing the perfect gift for a hunter or angler on your holiday shopping list can be a daunting and confusing task. Let the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ website take […]
Outdoor News
Kentucky State Parks Host New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Would you like to plan something different for New Year’s Eve? Kentucky State Parks are planning events all across the state check out these packages and call and plan your New Year’s Eve now! Barren […]