Today we're out here in Lake Ontario flat-line trolling for lake trout. I'm using the silver/blue American Smelt model crank bait. We're out here in 30' of water, and the crankbait dives about 20' ...

We're out here on Lake Ontario looking for that Lake Trout bite. Antonio and I are going to flat line troll today - that's it, no fancy tech. Snap on a lure and start trolling. Our lure of choice for ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

The Fish and Boat Commission is investigating if raising the minimum size limit to keep trout will help protect wild trout populations. Here's why.

Finding off-the-beaten-path brook trout water requires recon, stealth and a good dose of pioneering spirit. / Photo by Jeff Morrison Researching and locating under-utilized wilderness trout lakes to ...

Learn how to rig, deploy, and catch fish with a downrigger for consistent success targeting trout, salmon, walleye or any other deep water fish. This gives you the basic idea of a downrigger set up.