That’s what I’ve been hearing from most of the anglers venturing out on Saratoga Lake. Pound-and-a half bass are all over the lake, but it’s hard to find those three-pound-plus largemouths.

What is a “big” fish? If you think about it, it’s not an easy question to answer because “big” is relative. If all you’ve ever landed are bluegills, a 5-pound bass is monstrous. If you play offshore, ...

One of the most common mistakes anglers make is to assume that, once they’ve identified the right lake and then located the fish, the hard work is over. In reality, that’s only half the battle. The ...