Thursday, March 21, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
Wallenpaupack Panfish Quest
Jeffrey's maiden voyage on Lake Wallenpaupack would be one to remember as he went solo on a panfish mission. The day had some overcast to start and then the sun came out and shone brightly for this veteran angler. The light winds made it much easier to detect the light bites in the low 40's degree water as he used finesse tactics to entice strikes. Keitech baits were the main bait in use as Jeffrey caught well into the double digits of fish including some hefty perch, a few crappie, and a bonus slammer pickerel that took his offering. Jeffrey harvest about 15 fish for a nice fish fry and returned all other fish back into the frigid waters. Many great conversations of hunting and fishing were exchanged during the outing and the sounds of spring were in the air for this March day out on the lake.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Ice-Off Outing
Legends Outdoors regulars of Dennis and Vince were up to the challenge of an early March outing just after ice off. The day was raw and rainy for this duo with light winds and water temps getting up to 44 degrees. They used a combo of hard baits and Keitech Baits in their approach as they fished about the calm waters of Lake Wallenpaupack. They had a decent day indeed as they caught one striped bass (also lost one), a few smallmouth bass, crappie, perch and rockbass that also joined the mix of species landed for the day. They kept up their strength and tried to stay warm with hot tea and tuna fish sandwiches in between their catches. A great way to start off the open water season, and we look forward to seeing Dennis and Vince back again for another Legends Outdoors adventure.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Curtain Call for Ice-Fishing
Returning clients Charlie and Jack set out on a Pennsylvania waterway for the last day out with the safe ice waning. Their day was very cold though with temperatures in the teens with wind that approached 15 MPH. These two are no strangers to either the open water or ice-fishing as they thoroughly enjoy both types of angling. The day seen constant action for the pair as the tip-ups were going off at a rapid pace as they spent quite a bit of time chasing after flags. They also had good steady jigging action as well as they caught numerous perch (a few exceeded 12"), sunfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and pickerel on the day. They took four of the panfish for harvesting. They were treated to venison jalapeno franks and beans along with marinated venison backstraps for nourishment during the trip. They also seen bald eagles soaring overhead in the winter sun making for a great punctuation on a great day out together and capping off the 2024 Legends Outdoors ice-fishing season.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Ice-Fishing Fun
The third annual ice-fishing trip for Mike, Alexander and Nikolai seen their party expand by five as Kevin, Aaron, Lina, Marcus and Evelyn joined in for some February fun. The setting seen 5-6" of good solid ice on this Pennsylvania waterway and blue skies. The day did have a strong wind topping out at about 15 MPH and air temperatures reaching near 30 degrees. The group used tip-ups and jigging in their approach on this brisk day. The action was moderate as the flags and jigging bites were sporadic for the group. They caught a few pickerel, some perch, a sunfish, and a big bullhead even took their offering. They group was treated to venison vegetable soup and venison hot dogs to fuel their bodies on this winter day. They were also treated to seeing bald eagles soaring in the winter winds as they patrolled the area in search for their quarry. An overall great group trip out on the frozen water of Pennsylvania and we look forward to seeing them back next year for their annual ice-fishing trek.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
KEVIN'S CREW 2024
Kevin's Crew from the state of Delaware returned to Pennsylvania for their annual ice-fishing outing with Legends Outdoors. Their biggest group to date set out in early February for some hard-water action. Just after daybreak the air temps were in the upper 20's with a light wind before the temperatures started climbing and the cloud cover gave way to blue skies. The group had plenty of tip-up action as early on the flags were popping left and right as schools of veracious roamed the area in search of their quarry. As the morning wore on, the chain pickerel began to show up in a big way with some hefty ones taking the offerings. The anglers enjoyed fresh venison sausage on buns prepared by the Legends Outdoors staff along with some fresh venison stew made with many healthy ingredients. The action waned as the day wore on and the sun shone bright upon the frozen body of water. The jigging action was slow to moderate as the anglers pulled in a few perch and a bluegill during the outing. Some perch and pickerel were harvested for future meals and a great time was had by all. We would like to thank Kevin for organizing the group trip and for the entire crew for coming out with Legends Outdoors for yet another outdoor adventure.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Open Dates for 2024 Northern Swing (Finger Lakes Region)
We have a pair of dates open for the Finger Lakes Region May/June segment this year. Please contact us if you are interested in filling either of these dates to fish the Finger Lakes/Lake Oneida region.
Thursday May 30th
Tuesday June 4th
Saturday, December 9, 2023
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The entire staff here at Legends Outdoors would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Saturday, November 18, 2023
Wild Bill Goes Slab Wild
Wild Bill closed out the Legends Outdoors open water season recently by taking a trip in search of big panfish. Bill found exactly what he was searching for as this veteran angler used light line and Keitech Baits in his finesse tactics approach. Once the crappies were located, it was "one after another" for quite some time as Bill set the hook early and often on this November day. He was on a solo mission as his fishing partner Joe wasn't able to make the voyage, so Bill went it alone and fished in water that ranged from 47-49 degrees and comfortable air temperatures that were around 50 degrees. Bill hauled in over 70 fish consisting of mostly crappies with a few smallmouth bass mixed in. Some of the hefty crappies even threatened to break the two pound mark as shown below. Bill enjoyed the fall air and sights as he seen bald eagles and white tail deer as he was fishing about the lake. We would like to thank Bill for coming out with Legends Outdoors and look forward to seeing him again soon for his next outdoor adventure.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Cold Front Challenge
Curtis and Jim headed out recently on the Susquehanna River for some Mid-November fishing. Their day had mostly cloudy skies to start followed by clearing skies and a stiff wind. The air temperatures got into the high 40's while the water temperature was a frigid 44.6 degrees dropping over four degrees from just a few days ago. Dealing with the cold front conditions, Jim and Curtis bundled up at the behest of this fall day and set out on the river. The bite was moderate at best as the fish needed coaxing from a variety of baits and colors to commit to biting. They rummaged up 15 smallmouth bass while missing out on a few other opportunities including a big walleye that pulled free. Getting out in the outdoors away from their busy work schedules and having a great time together was just what Jim and Curtis needed and enjoyed their day in its entirety.
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