Stalking smallmouth bass in creeks and small rivers is a top summertime angling opportunity. Trout are great. Bass are, too.

Whether exploring a mountain stream for native brook trout or the Susquehanna River for smallmouth, one of my favorite summer fishing methods is wading. Wading is easy, allowing a minimalist approach ...

Waist waders: Waist waders are lightweight, much like hip waders, but they allow for moving through deeper water than hip waders. They remain in place using a belt at the waist.