The River was at 4.9ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.6ft with 26,600CF of flow and 65 degrees.

Trip #1 was a Tuesday PM trip and we fished from 3:30PM to 7:00PM and we caught 12 channel cats and 1 flathead.  The largest channel cat was 4.5lbs and the flathead was 26.10lbs.  The channel cats were caught on catfish gold and the flathead was caught on live bait.  This was a scouting location that we never fished before and I was pleased with the results.  I put a few way points in the GPS.  We had 5.4-falling-44,600CF-muddy and 58 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.00 and falling.

Trip #2 was a Tuesday PM trip and we fished from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and we caught 35 white perch and 20 blue gill.  This was at Lake Marburg and we caught them all on jig/bait combo rigs and jig/soft plastics.

Trip #3 was a half day PM trip and we caught 14 channel cats and 2 flatheads.  Our largest channel was an angler award 9.05lbs. and the largest flathead was 5lbs.  We caught the channel cats on catfish gold and the flatheads on live bait.  We had 5.2-falling-39,600CF-stained and 59 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.55 and steady.

Trip #4 was a half day AM trip and we caught 15 bass, 2 walleye, and 1 fallfish.  The largest Bass was 18" and the largest walleye was 15.5".  We caught them on stickbaits and jigs with soft plastics.  We had the same conditions as noted above.

Trip #5 was a Wednesday PM trip at Lake Marburg and we caught 50+ White Perch, 20 Blue Gill, and one 22" walleye.  We caught them all on Jig/bait combo rigs.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.55 and steady.

Trip #6 was a Thursday PM trip and we caught 7 channel cats and 4 flatheads.  The largest flathead was 30.05lbs. and we also had a 16.06 pounder.  The largest channel cat was 24".  We caught the flatheads on live bait and the channel cats on catfish gold.  We had 5.0-falling-34,700CF-stained and 62degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.50 and rising.

Trip #7 was at Lake Marburg.  We caught 25 white perch and 50+ blue gill.  We caught them on a jig and soft plastic.  We were able to anchor over them and jig them.

Trip #8 was a full day trip on Friday and we caught 17 bass.  The largest was 20.25" and we had a 20" as well.  We caught them on Zell Pop, Senko's, and Salty Spider Grubs.  We had 4.8-falling-29,500CF-clear and 63 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and rising.

Trip #9 was a full day trip on Saturday and we caught 17 bass.  The largest was 20.75".  This was the 3rd fish in two days that we had 20" or longer.  We caught them on Zell Pop, Senko's, Booyah Jig, and Salty Spider jigs.  We had 4.6-falling-26,600CF-clear and 64 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.20 and falling.

The river was at 4.8ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 5.3ft with 40,600CF of flow and 45 degrees.

Trip #1 was on Monday and we cut an 8hr trip to a 4 hr trip do to extreme wind.  We caught 19 bass and 1 carp.  The largest bass was 18" and the carp was 10lbs.  We caught them on YUM Dingers and stickbaits.  We had 4.8ft - rising - 31,600CF - clear and 40-44 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.60 and rising.

Trip #2 was on Monday and we fished from 2:30 to 6:30 PM and we caught 20+ bass.  The largest was 19" and we had two of them.  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had the same conditions as noted above.

Trip #3 was a half day trip on Monday and we caught 20+ bass.  The largest was 20" and we had two of them.  We caught them on stickbaits and we had the same conditions as noted above.

Trip #4 was on Tuesday and was a full day trip.  We caught 21 bass and the largest was 20".  We had two Angler Award Bass this trip.  We caught them on YUM Dingers, YUM Craw Papis and stickbaits.  We had 5.1ft - rising - 35,800CF - stained and 40.7-43.7 degrees.  We had windy conditions out of the north west and a Barometric Pressure of 29.80 and steady.

Trip #5 was a full day trip on Thursday adn we caught 40+ bass and the largest was 19" and we had two of them.  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics.  We had 5.3ft - rising - 42,700CF - stained and 39-44 degrees.  We had a Barometric pressure of 30.30 and falling.

Trip #6 was a 4hr trip on Thursday afternoon and we caught 20+ bass.  The largest was 20.5" and weighed 5lbs.  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had the same conditions as noted above.

The warmer water temperatures should bring more consistent bass fishing.  We expect this week to to be very good bass fishing.

The River was at 5.2ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.5ft with 25,200CF of flow and 64 degrees.

Trip #1 was a half day PM trip on Tuesday and we caught 15 bass and 2 fallfish.  The largest bass was 19" and we caught it on a zell pop.  This was our first top water fish of the season and this was the last day of Bass Season on the lower Susquehanna.  We Caught them on yum tubes, rattlebaits and zell pops.  We had 4.9-Falling-33,200CF-Stained and 55.6 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.15 and steady.

Trip #2 was a half day AM trip on Wednesday and we went north to Sunbury.  We caught 14 bass, 1 fallfish, and 1 musky.  The largest bass was 19" and we had 3 over 18" and the musky was 31.5".  We caught them on tubes and stickbaits.  We had 4.9-Falling-32,100CF-stained and 55-57 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.30 and steady.

Trip #3 was a full day trip on Thursday and we caught 26 bass, 2 fallfish, and 1 walleye.  We had two 20" smallmouth.  We caught them on tubes and salty spider jigs.  We had 4.7-falling-29,000CF-stained and 62 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.40 and steady.

Trip #4 was on Thursday and we fished from 2:45PM to 5:00PM and we caught 100+sunfish.  We caught them all on jig/worm combo.  we had the same conditions as noted above.

Trip #5 was on Friday and we fished from 4:00PM to 4:45PM and we caught 40 sunfish and 5 rockbass.  We caught them all on jig/worm combo's.  We had 4.6-falling-26,400CF-stained and 64 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.30 and falling.

Trip #6 was on Friday and was my frist trip for flatheads.  We fished from 5:30PM to 8:00PM and we caught 4 Flatheads and the largest was 28.6lbs.  We caught them all on live bait.  We had 4.6-falling-26,400CF-stained and 64 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.30 and falling with extreme wind out of the south.

Trip #7 was on Saturday and we fished from 8:30AM to 12:30PM and this was north of Port Royal on the Juniata.  We caught 15 bass and the largest was 17".  We caught them on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and zell pop.  The zell pop was the best bait.  We had 4.5-steady-25,2-000CF-clear and 60 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.20 and falling.

Bass Season has ended on the Lower Susquehanna and we have started scouting for flatheads.  The first flathead in my boat this year was a 28.6lbs. monster.

The river was at 5.3ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 7.9ft with 94,000CF of flow and 52 degrees.

Trip #1 was a full day trip on Monday and we caught 40+ bass and the largest was 18.25".  We caught them on YUM Dingers, tubes and stickbaits.  We had 5.0ft - steady - 35,400CF - clear and 47-51 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of f 29.85 and falling.

Trip #2 was a full day trip on Tuesday and we caught 40+ bass and the largest was 18".  We caught them all on YUM Dingers.  We had 5.0 - falling - 33,200 CF - clear and 55 degrees.  We had a Barometric pressure of 29.70 and steady.

Trip #3 was a half day PM trip on Tuesday and we caught 20+ bass and 1 fallfish.  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had the same conditions as noted above.

Trip #4 was a full day trip on Wednesday and we caught 34 bass and the largest was 18".  We caught them on stickbaits and YUM Dingers.  We had 4.9 - falling - 31,900CF - stained and 57-59 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.70 and falling.

Trip #5 was a full day trip on Thursday and we caught 40+ bass and 4 fallfish and the largest bass was 20".  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics.  We had 4.9ft - rising - 31,900CF - stained and 57-59 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.70 and falling.

Trip #6 was a 4hr trip on Thursday morning but the fishing was so good we extended it to a 6hr trip.  We caught 40+ bass and we had 3 at 20" or longer.  We caught them on YUM Dingers.  We had the same conditions as above.

Trip #7 was a half day PM trip on Thursday and we caught 20 Bass.  The largest was 18" and we caught them on spinnerbaits, jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had the same river conditions as noted above.

Trip #8 was a half day PM trip on Friday and we caught 20+ Bass and 3 fallfish.  The largest bass was 17.25".  We caught them on stickbaits and YUM Dingers.  We had 5.1ft - rising - 36,500CF - clear and 55 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.40 and steady.

Trip #9 was a half day am trip on Saturday and we caught 12 bass and the largest was 18".  We caught them on jigs and soft plastics.  We had 6.7ft - rising - 68,900CF - stained - 58 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.70 and steady.

Trip #10 was a half day PM trip on Saturday and we caught 16 bass and the largest was 21.75".  We caught them on spinnerbaits and jigs with soft plastics.  We had the same conditions as noted above.

We had over a 3' river rise and 5 degree water temperature drop so this will slow down the bite.

The River was at 5.3ft at the beginning of the week, and at the end of the week we had 4.8ft with 30,800 CF of flow and 44.5 degrees.

Trip #1 was on Tuesday and we fished from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and caught 20 bass.  The largest was 21.25" and was 4.15lbs.  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had 4 at 19" or larger.  We had 5.0 - falling - 35,400CF - Clear and 44 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.25 and rising.

Trip #2 was on Wednesday and we fished from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  We caught 30 smallmouth and 4 walleye.  The largest bass was 18" and the largest walleye was 17".  We caught them all on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had 4.9 - steady - 32,700CF - clear and 43 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.80 and rising.

Trip #3 was a half day on Thursday and we caught 12 bass, 1 walleye, 1 fallfish, 1 quill back sucker, and 1 channel cat.  The largest Bass was 19.25" and the largest walleye was 17".  We caught them on jigs with soft plastics and stickbaits.  We had 4.9 - Steady - 32,300CF - clear and 43 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.85 and rising.

Trip #4 was on Friday and we fished from 2 PM to 4 PM and we caught 6 bass and the largest was 17.25".  We caught them on YUM craw papi and YUM Dingers.  We had 4.8 - Rising - 30,800CF - clear and 40.5- 44 degrees.  We had windy conditions out of the North West.

Trip #5 was a full day trip on Saturday and we caught 40+ bass and the largest was 19.75".  We caught them on stickbaits, YUM Dingers, YUM Craw Papi, and tubes.  We had 4.8 - Rising - 30,800CF - Clear and 40.5 - 44 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 30.00 and falling.

The warmer water temperatures brought better bass fishing with them.  We expect this week to be very good bass fishing.

Happy New Year Everyone, the fishing report is back!   

The Susquehanna River was at 4.7ft. at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.5ft. with 24,100CF of flow and 34 degrees. 

Trip #1 was on Tuesday afternoon and we fished from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM and we did not get a bite.  We fished only jigs in one particular hole.  We had 4.5ft-steady-25,200CF-clear and 33 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.30 and falling.

Trip #2 was on Saturday morning and we fished from 7:15 AM to 11:15 AM and we caught 40+ Walleye.  The largest was 16.75" and we had 3 legal fish.  We caught them on jigging spoons and Jig/Minnow combos.  We had 4.5ft.-24,100CF-clear and 34 degrees.   We had a barometric pressure of 30.0 and steady with fog.

Please keep checking back for future reports, we will continue to get out and fish to bring these reports to you.

The River was at 3.6ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.7ft. with 10,800CF of flow and 68 degrees.

Trip #1 was on Monday and we fished from 4 to 6:30 PM and we caught 4 bass.  The largest was 16" and we caught them on tubes and crankbaits.  The river stage was 3.7-11,000CF-clear-steady and 66 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.75 and steady.

Trip #2 on on Monday and fished from 7 AM to 5 PM and we fished from 2 different locations.  We caught 25 bass and 8 walleye.  The largest bass was 19" and the largest walleye was 20".  All the walleye were legal length.  We caught them on spinnerbaits, stickbaits, and jigs.  The river stage was 3.7-11,000CF-clear-steady and 66 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.75 and steady.

Trip #3 was on Tuesday evening and we fished form 3:30 to 6:30 PM and we caught 18 bass.  The largest bass was 18" and we caught them on stickbaits and spinnerbaits.  We had 3.6-9,200CF-clear-steady and 68 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.95 and rising.

Trip #4 was a Wednesday PM catfish trip and we caught 7 flatheads and 1 channel cat.  The largest flathead was 31.01lbs.  This fish was 41" long and had a girth of 23".  We caught them all on live bait.  We lost our first two fish them caught a 19.5#, 25.2#, and then a 31.01# consectutively.  We had 3.7-steady-11,200CF-stained and 68 degrees.  We had a BP of 29.95 and steady.

Trip #5 was a full day trip on Thursday and we caught 20 bass and the largest was 19".  We caught them on top water, spinnerbaits, and jigs.  We had 3.6-steady-9,300CF-clear and 67 degrees.

Trip #6 was a half day trip on Friday afternoon and we boated 8 bass.  The largest was 17.75" and we caught them on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and stickbaits.  We had 3.7-steady-11,000CF-clear and 68 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 30.00 and falling.

Trip #7 was on saturday and this was to catch bait.  We fished from 7:30 to 8:30 AM and we caught 40+ sunfish, 5 largemouth, 2 smallmouth and 1 fallfish.  We caught them all on jig/worm combo.  We had 3.7-steady-10,800CF-clear and 68 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.70 and rising.

The cooler temperatures should soon get the larger flatheads active as well as make the bass fishing more consistent.

The River was at 3.3ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.9 with 13,500CF of flow and 73 degrees.

Trip #1 was a full day trip and we caught 25 bass and 1 channel cat.  The largest bass was 18" and the channel cat was 22".  We caught them all on catfish gold, spinnerbaits and jerkbaits.  The river stage was 3.2-5,100cf-clear-steady and 73 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and falling.

Trip #2 was to catch bait.  This was on Tuesday and we fished from 4 pm to 6:30 pm and we caught 100+ sunfish.  We caught them all on jig/worm combo's.  The river stage was 3.7-10,500cf-stained-rising and 70 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and steady.

Trip #3 was a Saturday PM trip and we caught 9 channel cats and 2 flatheads.  The largest channel was 23' and the largest flathead was 24.10lbs.  We caught them all on Catfish gold and live bait.  We had 3.9-13,500cf-staiined-falling and 70 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.70 and rising.

The cooler temperatures should soon get the larger flatheads active as well as make the bass fishing more consistent.  We had some floating grass this week with the increase in water depth but that should soon blow out.

The river was at 3.2ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.4ft with 6,000CF of flow and 78 degrees.

Trip #1 was on Monday and we fished from 3P.M. to 5 P.M. and we caught 6 Channel Cats.  The largest was 22" and we caught them all on Catfish Gold.  The river stage was 3.3ft-6,400CF-Clear-Steady and 79 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and steady.

Trip #2 was on Tuesday and we fished from 10A.M. to 2 P.M. and we caught 52 White Perch.  We caught them on a crawler harness.  This was at Lake Marburg.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.75 and falling.

Trip #3 was on Tuesday evening and we fished from 6P.M. to 7:30P.M. and we caught 50+ sunfish.  We caught them all on a jig/worm combo.  We had 3.2ft-5,200CF-Clear-Steady-and 80 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and falling.

Trip #4 was on Thursday morning and we only fished from 4A.M. to 7 A.M. and we caught 3 flatheads and 1 channel cat.  The largest flathead was 7.8lbs.  We caught them all on live bait.  We had 3.3ft-5,800CF-Clear-Steady and 76 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.50 and steady.

Waterproofing can sometimes be the most important aspect of a product. You need something durable and dependable so you can be prepared for all occasions.

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There are many other types of waterproofing technologies to consider. OutDry is only one of them. Check out what Columbia has to say about OutDry.

     Scent-Lok has come out with new scent technology for our 2012-2013 hunting season.

     This technology is called Carbon Alloy. "What is carbon alloy", you ask? It is a combination of the regular activated carbon, treated carbon and Zeolite. These three elements combined, can absorb a larger spectrum of odors than ever before. 

     Zeolite, a naturally occurring element, when combined with activated carbon extends the range of odor absorption like never before. Zeolite absorbs body odors better than activated carbon because it can absorb the tiniest of molecules, acting like a "molecular sieve". This gives the activated carbon more room to collect larger odors.

     Treated carbon's job is to  absorb  breath odors. It can absorb up to 3 times more breath odor  than untreated carbon. Keep in mind that 1/3 of your body odors come from your head, so having a second facemask or head cover is a good idea.

     Scent-Lok has taken their 99% absorption rate and increased the odor collecting potential. Dare they say they have gotten the other 1%? You be the judge.

     Remember to reactivate your Scent-Lok  garments after a maximum of 40 hours of use. You reactivate the carbon  by putting it in a high heat dryer for approximately 40 minutes. Once your Scent-Lok garments have been reactivated put them directly into an airtight container.

    Good Luck! Don't get busted!

The Susquehanna River was at 3.5ft at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.2ft. with 5,200CF of flow and 78 degrees.

Trip #1 was on Monday and we fished from 4 to 8 P.M. and we caught 25 smallmouth.  The largest was 19.5" and we caught them on stickbaits, spinnerbaits, and various jigs.  The river stage was 3.3ft.-6,200CF-clear-steady and 82 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.85 and falling.

Trip #2 was on Tuesday and we fished from 3 to 6:30 P.M. and we caught 18 smallmouth and the largest was 17.5".  We caught them on spinnerbaits and stickbaits.  We had 3.3ft.-clear-steady and 82 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.75 and steady.

Trip #3 was a half day AM trip on Saturday for channel cats and we caught 19.  The largest was 5.5lbs. and we caught them all on Catfish Gold.  We had 3.2ft-5,200CF-clear-steady and 78 degrees.  We had a barometric pressure of 29.90 and steady.

The water temperature was in the high 70's towards the end of the week, the fishing should continue to improve.

Hello Everyone,

The Susquehanna River was at 3.4ft. at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.5ft. with 7,800CF of flow and 82 degrees.

Trip #1 was a full day trip on Tuesday and we caught 2 Bass and 22 Channel Cats.  The largest bass was 14.5" and the largest channel cat was 24".  The bass were caught on a crankbait while anchored waiting for the catfish to bite.  The channel cats were all caught on Catfish Gold.  The river stage was 3.5ft-8,400CF-Stained-Steady and 80 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.850 and rising.

Trip #2 was on Wednesday and we fished from 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. and we caught 25 bass and the largest was 18.5".  We caught them all on Spinnerbaits.  We had 3.5ft-8,000CF-Clear-Steady and 78 degrees.  We had a BP of 29.90 and steady.

Trip #3 was a half day PM trip on Friday and we caught 10 Bass.  We fished the same area as Wednesday but it was not as productive and we did not catch any on spinnerbaits.  The largest Bass was 18" and we caught them all on the Rebel Crawfish.  We had 3.4ft-6,600CF-Clear-Falling and 81 degrees.  We had a BP of 29.90 and Steady.

Trip #4 was a half day Saturday AM trip and we caught 4 flatheads and 1 channel cat.   The largest channel cat was 6.10lbs. and the largest flathead was 9lbs.  We had 3.3ft-6,500CF-Clear-Falling and 81 degrees.  We had a BP of 30.10 and rising.

Trip #5 was another Saturday AM trip and we fished from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.  We were scouting for channel cat holes and found another one to GPS.  10 Channel cats were caught and the largest was 23".  They were all caught on Catfish gold and at one point I had a fish on 3 rods at one time.  The conditions were the same as noted above.

Are you looking for something to do?  Maybe something exciting and Free!  Plan to visit Bass Pro Shops Harrisburg in September.

We are starting the month off with an event with a Hometown Festival kind of flare!  On Saturday September 1 and Sunday September 2 from noon to 5 P.M. come join the fun, food, and festivities.  There will be face painting, net-a-fish pond, yard games, casting buckets and our newest activity...metal detector treasure hunt!  From 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. have the kids make a leaf craft and from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. have a hotdog on us!  Maybe your not familiar with the stylish woman's, children's, and men's clothing lines available at Bass Pro, plan to attend a fashion show to see what's new, shows will be at 2 P.M. and 4 P.M. each day.  Product demo's & food sampling throughout the days and there will be free seminars daily at 1 P.M. and 3 P.M.  Enter to win a $25 Bass Pro gift card to be given away 3 times each day.

Come on out to the store on September 8th and 9th from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. and Sample Flossies Funnel Cake mix.  Memories of fairs and carnivals will fill you mind as the sweet smell of funnel cake fills your nose.  Stop by our Gift Department for Flossies Funnel Cakes topped with powdered sugar.  Samples will be available.

Our Waterfowl Migration event will be held on September 15th & 16th.  On Saturday, Chad Belding, founder of Banded Nation and competitive duck & goose caller will be in the store.  Chad is host of The Fowl Liife and Dead Dog Walkin'.  He will have a meet and greet at 2 P.M. and will present a seminar, Chad's Waterfowl Hunting Tips at 3:30 P.M.  All are welcome to attend.

Visit the Gift Department on September 22nd and 23rd from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. and sample some of  the Jellies and Spreads that are sold within the store.  The Gift Department will be sharing ideas for Uncle Bucks and Bob Timberlake jellies.  Samples will be provided.

Here is the latest fishing report on the Susquehanna River.  This is for the week ending 8/11/2012

The River was at 3.2ft. at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.4ft. with 6,600CF of flow and 81 Degrees.

Trip #1 was a Tuesday evening trip and we caught 6 channel cats.  The largest was 4.8lbs. and we caught them all on Catfish Gold.  We then used live bait and fished for flatheads but we did not land any.  The river stage wa 3.5ft., 7,800CF-clear-steady and 84 degrees.  We had a Barometric pressure of 29.90 and steady.

Trip #2 was a Saturday morning trip and we fished from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM for flatheads and we caught 4 flatheads and 4 channel cats.  All of these fish came on live bait.  The largest Channel was 7lbs. and the largest flathead was 28.12lbs.  We then went scouting for some new channel cat holes and we caught 8 of them with the longest being 20".  We caught them all on Catfish gold.  We had 3.4-6,600CF-clear-steady and 81 degrees.  We had BP of 29.70 and steady.   The water temperature continues to go up and down and has caused problems for consistent fishing.  We are now seeing air temperatures in the 60's at night so I think the high water temperatures should be over the season.  This should make the fishing more consistent for all species.                                                                          

Here is the local fishing report from our local Pro Staffer Rod Bates.  In this report you will find current conditions of local waterways, you will also see what Rod is catching and baits he is using.  We will continue to share these reports weekly to better help you be more successful on your next fishing outing.  The fishing report is from the current week 7/8 to 7/14.

The river was at 3.3ft. at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.2 feet with 5,100CF of Flow and 85 degrees.

Trip #1 --bait trip--This was on Tuesday and we fished from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM in a creek in perry county.  We caught 50+ chubs and 15 sunfish.  We caught them all on Jig/worm combos.  The river stage was 3.3ft.-6,000CF - Clear - Steady and 91 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.85 and steady.

Trip #2 was on Tuesday and it was a half day PM White Perch Trip on Lake Marburg.  We caught 35 White Perch, 7 Blue Gill, 1 Largemouth Bass, 1 Yellow Perch, and one 19" Walleye.  We caught them on a crawler harness.  We had a BP of 29.85 and Steady. 

Trip #3 was on Wednesday and was a half day PM trip on Lake Marburg.  We caught 35 White Perch, 7 Sunfish, 1 Walleye, and 1 Largemouth Bass.  We caught them all on a crawler harness.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.80 and steady.

Trip #4 --bait trip-- This was on Thursday afternoon and we fished from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM and we caught 150+ Sunfish and 5 Rockbass.  We caught them all on jig/worm combo.  We had 3.2ft.-5,500CF-Clear-Steady and 85 Degrees.  It was calm and we had a Barometric Pressure of 30.15 and steady.

Trip #5 was a half day trip on Friday morning and we caught 5 Flatheads and the largest was 12.14lbs.  We had 2 over 10lbs. and we caught them all on live bait.  We had 3.2ft.-clear-steady and 85 degrees.  It was calm and we had a BP of 30.20 and steady.

The White Perch and Sunfish fishing continue to be very good and you can bring home plenty to eat.  These trips are late afternoon trips and are on a local lake.  We are also catching some Walleye.

Stop by the store and talk to our fishing associates if you are looking for advice on making your next fishing outing a success.

Our fishing Pro Staffer Rod Bates produces a local fishing report weekly.  He talks about the current condition of the river and other local waterways.  We will be sharing these reports weekly to better help you be more successful on your next fishing outing.  This fishing report is based off of last week, 7/1/ to 7/7/2012

The river was at 3.5 ft. at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 3.3 ft. with 6,200 CF of flow and 90 degrees.

Trip #1, This was  Tuesday AM Catfish Trip and the boat caught 8 Flathead and 2 channel catfish.  The largest flathead was 8.4 lbs. and the largest channel cat was 3.6 lbs.  They were caught on live bait and catfish gold.  We had 3.4 ft. - 7,200CF --Clear--steady and 86 degree.  There was a Barometric Pressure of 29.80 and rising.

Trip #2, this was on Wednesday AM trip for Bass and caught 11 bass and 1 sunfish.  The largest bass was 20" and also had a 19" as well.  They both came on Zell Pop but also caught them on Tiny Torpedo and jig/grub.  We had 3.4 ft. --7,000CF-clear-falling and 81 degrees.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.70 and steady.

Trip #3, this was a half day PM trip at Lake Marburg on Friday and we caught 40 White Perch, 4 Sunfish and 2 Largemouth Bass.  We caught them all on a crawler harness.  We had a Barometric Pressure of 29.80 and steady.

The White Perch and Sunfish fishing continue to be very good and you can bring home plenty to eat.  These trips are late in the afternoon and are on a local lake.  We are also catching some walleye.

We will not be fishing the river as much right now, due to the high temperatures, catching the bass can put a lot of stress on them.

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By Mark Robertson

With the many choices and styles of fishing line selecting the right one can prove to be a difficult task. Many inexperienced fisherman, as I once was, seem to have adopted a “one-size-fits-all” approach for choosing a line. The more educated I became on fishing, specifically line, the better my results. I could apply my knowledge to choosing the best line for each application. Awareness of the differences in line will help you make a prudent decision contributing to your success. The first of this two part guide will describe the qualities, advantages and disadvantages of monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid. Knowing the fundamental differences between these lines is foundational to right line choice.

Monofilament (Mono)

Monofilament undergoes an extrusion process to form a single strand of nylon. This process allows for manufacturers to produce line emphasizing certain features. Some lines are created to better resist abrasion while others may have better castability and low memory. The quality of materials added and the attention to quality-control differ among manufacturers too. When choosing a monofilament consider the features you need most and try to avoid “value” brands.  

Advantages:

Castability

Stretch (shock strength)

Low memory

Inexpensive

 Disadvantages:

Stretch (reduced hook sets)

Sensitivity

Strength fades over time (due to stretch, water absorption and UV rays)

Fluorocarbon (Fluoro)

Fluorocarbon closely matches the refractive index (the way light bends) of water making it almost but not completely invisible. Like monofilament, fluoro makers can create lines with unique properties designed to enhance the line for specific situations. In general, fluoro lines offer greater abrasion resistance, sensitivity, invisibility and have less stretch than mono.  These increased benefits usually come with a higher price tag compared to mono. Fluoro line is also denser than mono or braid causing the line to sink at a faster rate. Another benefit is the resistance to UV rays and it doesn’t absorb water which can break down the strength and integrity of the line.

Advantages:

Near invisibility

Abrasion resistance

Resists UV rays and water absorption

Better suited for deep running lures

Disadvantages:

Not ideal for topwater

Line memory (due to stiffness)

Braid

Braid is the result of the weaving of man-made fibers into a single strand of line. It was originally comprised of a synthetic fiber called Dacron, but has since been replaced with Spectra or Dyneema. Braid naturally resists abrasion but manufacturers use special coatings like Teflon or a heating process to fuse the strands and increase the abrasion resistance. Because there is very little stretch braid increases the line’s sensitivity to feel the slightest bites and offers better hook sets. While initially braid may be expensive its construction allows it to sustain the effects of heavy fishing and abuse making it more economical with long-term use.

Advantages:

Strength to diameter ratio

No memory

Sensitivity

Very little stretch

Abrasion resistance

Disadvantages:

Visibility

Knot tying (must exercise precise knots to prevent slipping)

Price

When choosing a line keep in mind that the benefits of using quality line outweigh the higher cost. Compared to value brands, quality line performs better to enhance lure presentation while increasing your catch rate with the benefit of greater longevity. Next time we’ll look at the uses for each type of line and how you can select the most versatile line to cover a range of applications.

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By Mark Robertson

Trout season is quickly approaching and every angler is great with anticipation for the start of another season. It’s time to take an inventory of all your gear and head to Bass Pro Shops to stock up on all the essentials. Look for special buys and sales to get the best quality gear within your budget. Keep in mind as you make your purchases that lakes and streams become overpopulated with fisherman on the first few days. Having a variety of lures will increase your chances of catching trout in heavily fished areas. Let’s take a look at some necessities to help enhance your fishing experience.

ROD & REEL

If you’re in the need for a new rod and reel look for these key characteristics in your next purchase. First, a rod should be light and flexible for increased sensitivity to feel the slightest bites. This also helps to reduce the resistance a trout feels when taking a lure or bait, thereby increasing your chances of hooking a fish. An ultra-light rod is best suited for this purpose.

Rod Recommendation: Ugly Stik Spinning Rod

A spinning reel is the ideal choice for this setup, but a good spincast reel is great for beginners and can prove sufficient in most applications.

Reel Recommendation: Abu Garcia Cardinal 100i

A fishing combo gives the ease of having a complete setup and the benefit of a particular rod and reel paired for a specific purpose, such as trout or panfish.

Combo Recommendation: Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Elite

LINE

Line choice is another critical component to successful fishing. Knowing the area you’ll be fishing and the type of structure within it can help you make a better selection. Not all line are created equal nor do they excel at all properties to cover each fishing scenario. Some types of line are better suited to resist abrasion, while others may have better sensitivity or less memory. Monofilament and fluorocarbon line are the most commonly used. Monofilament is an economical choice trusted by many anglers while fluorocarbon is almost completely invisible which prevents spooking line-shy fish, such as trout. Fluorocarbon offers a little more sensitivity than monofilament capable of feeling light bites, but may be more susceptible to line memory. The typical line size should be 4 or 6 pound test.

Line Recommendation: Sufix Elite (Monofilament) and P-Line Floroclear (Fluorocarbon)

LURES & BAIT

Choosing the right lure can be a daunting task: so many styles, colors and sizes. But just as important to selecting the best lure is using the correct presentation. Fishing for hatchery fish is a little different than fishing for wild trout. Hatchery fish are not as careful about lure and bait presentation and are less concerned with consuming particular bait. Hatchery fish allow for a fun experience for both experienced and novice fisherman.

Fishing for wild trout is a bit more challenging but more rewarding. Wild trout requires more study and research of the surrounding habitat, food sources and knowledge of differences in trout species.

Some popular lures are inline spinnerbaits such as the Worden's Rooster Tail, Mepp's Aglia or Blue Fox Vibrax. Each is an excellent choice in attracting skittish trout. A 1/16 or 1/8 lure covers the majority of your fishing situations.

Some popular bait choices are Berkley PowerBait Natural Scent and Berkley PowerBait Biodegradable.

Use a number of these lures and bait in a variety of colors to be more visually stimulating and to perform in different water situations. Not all trout are the same. What one lure may work for some may not work for others.

These are just a few basics to get you started and on your way to filling your stringer. This fishing season, enjoy the great outdoors and remember to be responsible and respectful.

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Written by Patsy Keckler, Tracker Marine Boat & ATV Sales Consultant.

Rod and I had an opportunity to hunt for a monster buck within 45 minutes from the Bass Pro Shops store in Harrisburg, PA in September 2011.  The outfitter, Mountaintop Whitetail Haven, is located on 300 acres in Lykens, PA and with careful herd management, they offer monster buck to rival any outfitter any where in the country.  They offer different types of hunts and you can choose the size of the Boone & Crocket buck you would like to harvest or you can take a doe.  Some of the hunts include lodging at a beautiful log lodge at the very top of the mountain overlooking two valleys on both sides of the lodge.  The view is spectacular and the food is incredible.  They cater to disabled hunters and they honor U.S. veterans by guaranteeing a hunt of a lifetime.  You have the choice of using your bow or gun to take down your trophy buck.  Make sure you bring a good set of binoculars because you will see deer all the time.

Here's the trophy buck Rod took with his Ruger 7mm Mag at 150 yards.  Little Hoss, as we lovingly call him scored 234-2/8 with 29 scorable pts. (2 pts were broke off) and he weighed 234# (live weight).  He was a 5 year old cull buck and he had everything Rod wanted for his trophy buck of a lifetime.  He had good mass (7" around at the base of the right antler), high G-2's, split eye guards and an 8" drop tine.  

Since spring gobbler season is right around the corner here in PA and I'll leave you with some pictures from our Moultrie game cameras around our feeder.  We have never had turkey in our area and were shocked when we saw these pictures.  Witnessing wildlife feeding and interacting in your own backyard is amazing and worth every penny you spend to do it!  And NO.......you can't hunt them!