Outdoors: Gold in dark waters
The first day of trout season is always a special event for many. After the long winter it's a chance to get back outdoors and enjoy fishing once again. Good fortune smiled on me the first day as I hold up a beautifully marked golden trout caught on my ultralight with 4-pound test near Smethport.
Wade Robertson photo
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April 8, 2026

Outdoors: Gold in dark waters

I’m a very lucky person in many ways. In fact, I’m still enthusiastic about the first day of tro...
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