Get Educated On Fishing

One way to greatly improve the prospects of a good day fishing is to do your homework. Learn from others and seek out news and reports from quality writers and fishermen. In the Erie, PA area, there are some good contacts you could reference. Mike Bleech, a local outdoors man and writer, knows his stuff. You can find his articles in the local newspaper The Erie Daily Times News. Has some great tips, and quality writing. Additionally, you can refer to fisherie.com. Lots of posts, lots of reports on Erie area fishing. Only problem is it is primarily for those after Steelhead. Not much else. If you are into the "Steel", check this site out. Also, I want to suggest a blog by local resident Jeff Tombaugh. You can find it at fishlakeerie.blogspot.com. He gives some excellent reports. Nice current photos and updates on stream conditions. He has a mix of Steelhead and other species as well. I know him personally, a long time friend. He is a local guy, been fishing this area his whole life. Definitely worth checking out. I also hope you continue to read this blog. I will continue to give reports and update often. I also enjoy writing about the history of the region, especially the Lake Erie fishermen. I will continue to seek out local lore and provide historical accounts of Great Lakes angling. Also, there are some great journals and magazines out there. I tend to read those specializing in our region. Read about new techniques and the latest tackle. Another thing you can do is go to an Outdoor Show. We have many in our region. Most of them are in the month of March, so give them a try. Talk to guides and charters at the show. Call your local bait shops. They get firsthand information about whats going on. I regularly call them to get updates. Importantly, go scouting. Talk a walk down the pier or visit a busy stream parking lot. Talk to the guys just finishing up and see how the bite was. So, researching can greatly enhance your chances of success. Find out where the fish are, what they are hitting on, and listen to experts. Do your homework and you will find more fish in your bucket.