The New York State DEC is asking for angler assistance in evaluating the current minimum size limit for Lake Erie walleye to decrease release mortality.

I always figured you had to go deep into Canada to have a shot at catching 20-pound lake trout, but as it turns out, you just have to head to the border.

Last week, I had the chance to fish some new waters with the folks from Abu Garcia, Mustad Hooks, Seaguar Fluorocarbon and Buck Knives.