Jim Britenbaugh, an angler from Pennsylvania, likely broke the New York State record for largemouth bass on July 11 with a 12.35-pound Cayuga Lake bucket mouth, smashing the previous largemouth bass ...

A Ned rig is a near-nothing bait composed of a small soft-plastic lure rigged on a jig head. And yet if you had to coax a bite from a bass anytime, anywhere, a Ned rig might very well be your best bet ...

Baldwinsville native Dante Piraino, 25, had little time to practice before competing in two back-to-back New York B.A.S.S. Federation tournaments on the St. Lawrence River in late September. “I take ...

When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

CAYUGA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a new state record for a smallmouth bass that was caught on June 15 on Cayuga Lake. DEC officials say an 8 ...

I’m not likely ever to catch a New York record fish. Neither are you, even if you work very hard at it. I mean, what are the odds? There a millions of anglers in the state, and something like three ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of ...

SUNBURY – Ed Knorr softly twitched his line every 10 seconds or so, allowing the Ned rig he was using to bounce along the bottom with the current. As it got even with the boat, there was a sudden hit ...

Discover how to catch more bass during late summer using the Ned Rig. Whether you're a beginner or just refining your technique, this guide will help you hook success on the water. #BassFishing ...