The Tackle Blog

White four-inch Ring Worm soft-plastic trailer for a Lake Erie walleye harness
Late-September Lake Erie Walleye: Harnesses or Stickbaits?
Choose worm harnesses or hard stickbaits for Lake Erie walleye holding 65 to 75 feet down, with a practical late-September trolling plan. Read more...
Pearl Shiner soft plastic drop-shot bait for St. Lawrence River smallmouth
St. Lawrence Drop-Shot Tips from Evan Kung's Record Win
Use heavy drop-shot weights, subtle bait control, and smart rock positioning to target fall St. Lawrence River smallmouth after a record-setting win. Read more...
Illustrated cover of Shorette's St. Lawrence Musky ebook, not a photograph of either fish discussed
St. Lawrence Musky Giants: One Record, One River Mystery
Derek Balmas's certified catch and Captain Bob Walters's underwater footage tell two different stories about the St. Lawrence's giant muskies. Read more...
Brown and gold Livingston Lures Banshee crankbait for northern pike
New York Free Fishing Day: Northern Pike Starter Lures
New York's September 26 Free Fishing Day is a timely chance to try Tupper Lake. Compare three in-stock pike lure styles and learn how to rig them safely. Read more...
Large rubber-mesh landing net sized for king salmon river fishing
Salmon River Lower Fly Zone Closure: What Anglers Need Now
The lower fly zone is closed under low-water protections. See what remains open, how flows affect the run, and how to fish responsibly. Read more...
New York Sea Grant fisheries specialist Stacy Furgal holds a Lake Ontario Atlantic salmon from a boat
Lake Ontario Lake Trout Tracking: What Anglers Can Learn at the September 23 Oswego Program
A free September 23 program in Oswego will share Lake Ontario lake trout tracking work and practical context for anglers who fish the fall transition. Read more...
Angler with a king salmon beside the low-flow Salmon River in September
Low-Water Salmon River King Salmon Tactics for September 2026: Pools, Travel Lanes, and Bright-to-Natural Bait Changes
Low-water Salmon River king salmon tactics for September 2026, updated with the September 13 flow and temperature report. Learn where moving and holding kings set up, how to fish travel... Read more...
Double-crested cormorants gathered along the New York Great Lakes shoreline
How Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Anglers Can Report Cormorant Impacts in 2026
Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River anglers can report cormorant impacts in 2026 through a new statewide survey that turns on-the-water observations into data fisheries managers can use. This guide... Read more...
Livingston Lures Banshee musky crankbait in a walleye pattern for St. Lawrence River fall fishing
St. Lawrence River Musky Fishing After the September Dark Moon: Current Edges, Points, Weeds, and Deep Water
Cooling nights, a dark moon, and roughly 71°F water at Alexandria Bay are setting up an early-fall St. Lawrence musky transition. Here is how to work current edges, points, healthy... Read more...
Yellow perch pattern mini crankbait for September perch fishing in Sodus Bay
September Yellow Perch Fishing in Sodus Bay: Finding the First Fall Schools
The first fall yellow perch schools are forming in Sodus Bay. Here is where to look, how to fish the transition, and four verified in-stock perch baits for September. Read more...
Lake Ontario angler holding a mature king salmon near the Niagara Bar
What the 2026 LOC Fall Derby winners reveal about Lake Ontario fall spoon fishing for salmon
The 2026 LOC Fall Derby leaderboard is a practical cheat sheet for Lake Ontario fall spoon fishing for salmon, brown trout, and steelhead. Here is what the winning lures, depths,... Read more...
Lake Ontario angler holding a mature king salmon during the September 2026 staging bite near the Niagara Bar
Lake Ontario Staging King Salmon After the September Northeast Blow: Sodus Bay to the Salmon River
A practical fall trolling plan for Lake Ontario staging king salmon after the September northeast blow, from Sodus Bay east to the Salmon River, with current depths, spreads, and the... Read more...
NOAA map of Lake America showing the United States and Canada boundary and the eastern Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
Lake Ontario or Lake America? What the 2026 Name Change Means for New York Anglers
Lake Ontario is now called Lake America by the U.S. federal government. Here is what changed, what did not, and what New York anglers should know. Read more...
Livingston Lures Walleye Jerkbait 136 for fall bass fishing in northern New York
Best Fall Bass Lures for Northern New York: Jerkbaits and Backup Baits
The best fall bass lures for northern New York start with a well-worked jerkbait, but changing wind, water clarity, and fish mood demand reliable backup choices. Here is how to... Read more...
Bass tournament anglers holding St. Lawrence River smallmouth onstage
What 2024-2026 St. Lawrence River Tournaments Reveal About the Fishery
A local angler’s look at three major St. Lawrence River tournaments and the lessons they offer about smallmouth, current, long runs, timing, and preparation. Read more...
Bass tournament boats gathering at sunrise on the St. Lawrence River
St. Lawrence River Bass Tournament Calendar: September and Early October 2026
Plan your late-season bass run with confirmed September and early October 2026 tournament dates for Massena, Ogdensburg, Clayton, and Black Lake. Read more...
Doc’s Tackle Rumble on the River tournament graphic
Rumble on the River 2026: Clayton Tournament Preview and Bass Prep
Preview the September 26, 2026 Rumble on the River in Clayton, including confirmed entry and payout details, practical tackle prep, and a tournament-ready checklist. Read more...
New York bass tournament angler holding a trophy St. Lawrence River smallmouth
New York BASS Nation Returns to Ogdensburg September 19, 2026
Preview the September 19, 2026 New York BASS Nation tournament in Ogdensburg, including practical planning tips for anglers, spectators, families, and local businesses. Read more...
2026 Cashion Rods Tour event graphic for the St. Lawrence River at Massena Intake Dam
2026 Cashion Rods Tour at Massena: St. Lawrence Event Preview
Prepare for the September 12, 2026 Cashion Rods Tour regular event at Massena with confirmed event facts, St. Lawrence smallmouth considerations, a launch-day checklist, and practical spectator guidance. Read more...
Livingston Lures Big Poppa 6 topwater lure for late-season musky strikes
Fall Topwater Musky Fishing Tips for Late-Season Surface Strikes
Cooler days and hungry muskies make fall one of the best times to fish topwater. These fall topwater musky fishing tips cover where to find fish, which lures to throw,... Read more...
Green pumpkin ring worm for smallmouth bass in St. Lawrence River current
How to Read St. Lawrence River Current for Smallmouth Bass
Learn how current seams, rock structure, boat position and lure angle reveal productive St. Lawrence River smallmouth feeding lanes. Read more...
Livingston EBS Jigging Spoon for vertical musky presentations
Summer Jigging Fishing Tips for Musky: Work the Weeds and Wait for the Crush
Learn practical summer jigging fishing tips for musky, from weed edges and jig styles to retrieves and gear that help you connect with warm-water fish. Read more...
Livingston Lures Big Poppa 8 topwater lure for summer musky fishing
Summer Topwater Musky Fishing Tips
Use these summer topwater musky fishing tips to find the right windows, match your retrieve to the fish's mood, and turn follows at boatside into solid hooksets. Read more...
Mini Medusa soft plastic musky lure for working late-summer weed edges
Late Summer Musky Fishing: Small Windows, Weed Edges, and Keeping Your Cool
Late August musky fishing means tight windows, shallow weed edges, and fish that need extra care. Shorette's breaks down bucktails, topwater, and safe handling when the water's still warm. Read more...
Suick Cisco Kid Topper propeller lure for summer topwater pike fishing
Summer Topwater Fishing Tips for Pike: Low Light, Weed Edges, and the Right Lures
These summer topwater fishing tips for pike will help you fish low-light windows, work weed edges and cover, and choose lures that trigger explosive surface strikes. Read more...
Summer Soft Plastic Fishing Tips for Smallmouth Bass
Summer Soft Plastic Fishing Tips for Smallmouth Bass
These summer soft plastic fishing tips for smallmouth bass will help you locate fish on hard structure, rig plastics for the season, and slow down your presentation when the bite... Read more...
Best Inshore Fishing Rods for Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout
Best Inshore Fishing Rods for Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout
Why Your Inshore Rod Choice MattersInshore fishing demands a rod that can handle fast, powerful runs from redfish and snook while still being sensitive enough to feel a speckled trout... Read more...
Summer Crank Bait Fishing Tips for Musky
Summer Crank Bait Fishing Tips for Musky
Use these summer crank bait fishing tips for musky to find the right depth, work edges and seams, and choose crank baits that keep a big bait in the strike... Read more...
Chop Frog topwater lure for dawn and dusk bass fishing
Topwater Fishing at Dawn and Dusk: Why Summer Bass Blow Up on Surface Baits
Summer bass go shallow and aggressive in the low light of dawn and dusk. Here's how to work walkers, poppers, and frogs through each window, with real topwater picks in... Read more...
Mastering the Walk-the-Dog Technique: Your Complete Guide to Topwater Fishing Success
Mastering the Walk-the-Dog Technique: Your Complete Guide to Topwater Fishing Success
Mastering the Walk-the-Dog Technique: Your Complete Guide to Topwater Fishing Success Blog Summary: Experience the thrill of explosive topwater strikes! This complete guide covers everything you need to know about... Read more...
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