Amazon Fishing Adventure

Steve Houseknecht of Cortland NY, and Dick Wescott of Jordan NY, traveled earlier this year to Brazil to fish for peacock bass — a true Amazon adventure. Also on the trip were Steve’s son, Philip, and long-time friend Doug Albertson on Pa. Steve and Doug share their unique experiences in the following video slideshow. Introduction by Syracuse Post-Standard Outdoor editor Dave Figura. Visit...

Sport Fishing For Sharks

When you consider the various extreme sports shark fishing may not come to mind. However sport fishing for sharks is just about as extreme as it gets. Here are a few tips to help you understand the basics of this exciting sport. People fish for sharks for various reasons. Some people like the thrill of actually participating. Others actually would like to catch a shark and if that’s your goal the best time...