Jeff Knapp

Evan, one of my longtime guests, made a long cast over the placid early morning waters of the Allegheny River. The bait he chose was a topwater lure, one of the popper design.

A hard hook set followed by the weight of a heavy fish did much to ease the apprehension that comes with most fishing trips, particularly ones to somewhat distant waters

A heavy fog blanketed the Allegheny River valley as my guests — Doug and Russ — and I gingerly motored away from the ramp.

A heavy fog blanketed the Allegheny River valley as my guests — Doug and Russ — and I gingerly motored away from the ramp.

Top presentations for crappies as they move deeper throughout the fall.

It's interesting how different species of fish bite. Often the strike provides evidence as to the kind of fish that produced it, particularly

November 03, 2024 Last Updated: October 31, 2024 08:04 PM Sports

Jeff Knapp writes an outdoors column for the Gazette every Tuesday.

When fishing for fall crappies over deeper wood cover — in this case the major portion of a tree lodged in the lake bottom in 22 feet of water —

Fishing during the late fall exposes a paradox.