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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Sound of Silence0

    When Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded the song, “The Sound of Silence,” on June 15, 1965 and released it later that year on September 12, they could not really have known what the sound of silence was truly like. Fast forward to August of 2019, on a remote lake in far northern Quebec, called

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  • A “Non-Specific” Approach0

    Have you ever watched the evolution of a fisherman? We start off fishing for anything that will bite using anything we have at hand. As we move on, and our interest intensifies, however, we begin to become more precise. We become more specialized in our approach — gearing up for specific species at specified times

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Summertime Reading0

    With summer well under way and with lots of outside activities to enjoy, little thought is generally given to reading. There are, however, those rainy days that keep us inside and there are times when whiling away the hours while sitting along a stream or a woodsy setting and reading a good book can be

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Pocket Knives1

    It has been over a half a century since my Grandfather, Ira Martin Witt, passed away, yet I am happy to say that I still have to this day his favorite pocket knife. It rests securely within the walls of a safe, as I am fearful that if I carried it, it would join so

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  • Our Rose Valley Walleye

    Our Rose Valley Walleye0

    I reached out to a friend of mine and asked if he’s been doing any fishing. No. I’m way too busy man but let’s give it a try sometime. Anything going on Friday? SCORE. We made plans to meet up at the East boat launch before the sunrise. Rose Valley Lake is the largest body

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  • Cheers Alize0

    Alize Johnson continues to amaze. I’m pretty sure you already know his incredible story. You see, last spring Alize became the very first from our area to get drafted in the NBA. The second round pick of the Indiana Pacers had a solid rookie campaign. He spent most of his season recording ridiculous numbers with

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  • 73rd Little League Baseball World Series Luncheon Held0

    Appearances by Pittsburgh Pirate President Frank Coonelly and former Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trout, highlighted the 73rd Little League World Series Luncheon Held in the dining hall of the Little League Baseball International Complex in South Williamsport. First Round pairings for the LLWS were drawn by Rusty Sechler, a member of the Newberry Little League team

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  • Wills and Ways0

    A long time ago in a gymnasium nearby- I was introduced to an extraordinary young man. I had already seen him in action, and I was highly impressed with his skill set. We got to talking and hit it off immediately. His name was Alize Johnson, and I vividly remember that very first conversation. He

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Greatest Father’s Day Gift0

    You can go to your local outdoor store and come up with many, many gift ideas for Dad on His Day. You can go online and find hundreds of great gift ideas to make His Day a little brighter. And, you can browse through the many catalogs you or he receives in the mail to

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  • In Pursuit of Largemouth Bass0

    It’s no secret that I enjoy fishing for several freshwater fish, but in all honesty, I would have a hard time picking my favorite species to target. Certainly, trout rank pretty high on my list, but bass are right at the top with them. I guess my favorite would be the one I’m fishing for

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  • “Minnow Type” Plugs Still a Top Producer0

    With the opening of bass season only days away on June 15 there are a lot of serious bass fishermen putting final touches on their tackleboxes making sure all the right lures are available. Truth is, a lot of serious bass fishermen have already been putting those lures to work during the off season when

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Enjoying Our Springtime Bounty0

    For many of Pennsylvania’s spring gobbler hunters sweet success has already occurred and some are pursuing their second bird. Others are still seeking their first bird of the season as the wary old birds continue to evade them. The good news is that there is still plenty of time, especially with all day hunting in

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  • Are You Catching Any Fish?0

    Are you catching any fish? I love to have someone ask me that question, and my first reaction is to grab my RD (rectangular device) and start pulling up photos of my recent fishing excursions. I recently returned from a few days fishing at an area lake and the photo accompanying this story demonstrates the

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  • No Boat, No Problem0

    A bunch of us guys were talking the other day, and somehow the subject of fishing came up. Someone commented that they would like to do more fishing, but they didn’t have a boat. That reminded me of a time when I didn’t have a boat either, but over the years I was able to

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  • What Do I Need?0

    I was at my “branch office” (Dunkin Donuts) the other day, and someone mentioned that they had gotten the new fishing catalog from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Now all of us who have been smitten with the condition known as “fishing” enjoy browsing through a fishing catalog with all of the newest gear —

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  • Brown Jackets

    Brown Jackets0

    One of my favorite “sporting” weeks just came to a close. Yes. There is so much going on these first few days of April, and it shows. Congrats to VA as they claimed the NCAA title Monday. I am a huge fan of the Cavaliers and give them a ton of credit. They were bounced

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  • April is Not Just for Trout.0

    I know we are hot and heavy into trout season, and you can bet that I’ll be doing my share of trout fishing too, but there’s other fish to be had during this early spring season. I’m talking about bluegills, pumpkinseeds, rock bass, perch, and crappies — especially crappies. Collectively this group falls into the

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  • Environmental Programs at Little Pine State Park0

    For the opening weekend of local trout season (April 13-14), we will again introduce the public to our resident Bald eagles. According to reports, the adults have been incubating eggs since February 23. Saturday’s programs are Eagle Watches at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visitors will learn about the eagles and have the opportunity to

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Spring Comes Alive!0

    Spring is certainly a favorite season for many sportsmen. Cabin fever and the winter doldrums are finally behind us, we can finally get outside, and so many things are available to explore and enjoy. Foraging for wild edible plants can begin as the daily temperatures begin to rise, the snow has melted, and spring rains

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  • First Day Trout Tactics0

    The first day of the regular trout season is Saturday, April 13 with an 8 a.m. starting time and weather permitting I’m sure there will be a good number of anxious fishermen lining the banks of area streams. I’m sure too that there will be a wide variety of baits and lures as well as

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  • Women’s Month Feature – Anne Reiner0

    This series has featured two very special judges and a very talented editor. To complete the series, it seems appropriate to highlight another special woman who is a rather unusual editor. Her name is Anne Reiner, and she is the creator of the online magazine, On the Pulse (onthepulsenews.com). Its goal is to find people

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  • Mops Anyone?0

    A couple of weeks ago some friends and I attended the Fly-Fishing Show in downtown Lancaster. If you are a fly-fishing enthusiast then very likely you are also a fly-tying devotee as well, and if that’s the case, this show should be on your agenda. Anything a fly tier would ever need is on display

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  • Ice Fishing is Not Over Yet

    Ice Fishing is Not Over Yet0

    Back in December we hard water walkers weren’t too sure we were going to have much of an ice fishing season, but it turns out we are having one of our longest seasons in a while. Even as I write this piece, I’m planning a couple more trips to area lakes in search of my

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  • The Roving Sportsman… New Year’s Resolutions0

    It is that time of year to make our traditional New Year’s Resolutions — you know -that list of things we know we should follow, but rarely seem to accomplish! So really, the first step is to promise ourselves that this year we will make that list and be much more conscientious about following it.

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  • Customize and Make Your Own Lures0

    My wife and I spent the better part of a day at Cabela’s the week before Christmas, and trust me, I was never overtaken by boredom. Needless to say, I spent a good bit of my time wandering the seemingly endless aisles of fishing lures and fishing equipment. I probably don’t have to tell you

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Finding New Places0

    Many of us who live in Lycoming County and the surrounding counties are fortunate to have acquired multiple places to hunt, fish and spend quality time in the outdoors. Whether we pursue small game or big game and whether we prefer to fish for trout or bass, the majority of outdoorsmen who have resided in

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  • Deer and Trout on the Same Day?0

    I recently came across an interesting story in an outdoor publication; a guy at hunting camp killed a deer in the morning and then when out and caught some trout later in the day. Certainly not an impossible task but it surely is a fairly rare occurrence. I suspect it’s rare because trout fishing is

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  • Paddlers May be Required to Register Their Craft0

    The rest of the “Frozen Chosen” and I are actually considering hitting some hard water sometime next week so why am I writing about paddling watercraft around as we dip into the winter months? The reason is that there may be some changes coming in the near future regarding non-powered watercraft, and those changes will

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  • The Roving Sportsman… On Being Thankful0

    Thanksgiving Day is a traditional time when we get together with family and friends, sit around the dining room table feasting on roast turkey and all the trimmings and then retire to the living room to watch football games or just spend time enjoying each other’s company. But it is also a time to reflect

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  • Legend of the Fall

    Legend of the Fall0

    Fishing has always been a passion, and I take full advantage of what North Central PA has to offer. I am on the water an awful lot and usually head out after dinner. I haven’t had the chance of late. Work and daylight savings always seem to get in the way, but if there’s a

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  • October – What a Month!0

    October is a tough month for us outdoor types. What makes October so tough is the fact that there are so many different game animals that can be hunted or fish that can be caught; it’s just a great time to pursue a lot of various critters. As the cooler temperatures take over and the

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  • The Hunt for October Walleyes0

    I must admit that I do not pursue walleyes with the same dedication that I have for trout, bass or even panfish but I do enjoy some dedicated walleye fishing on occasion. In previous years I would often travel to various locations in Canada just for the opportunity to catch walleyes and many of those

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  • ‘Fall Into the Arts, Lake Fest’ Celebrates Fifth Year0

    The Fifth Annual Fall into the Arts Lake Fest will be held Saturday, October 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 939 Trimble Road, Trout Run. (over-looking Rose Valley Lake) Rain or Shine. There will be a diverse group of talented fine art and fine craft artists

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