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Home Nick Petrou

Nick Petrou

Nick began fishing with his dad, a commercial fisherman on the South Shore of Long Island, at a young age. Even though he was surrounded by saltwater, Nick’s fascination with freshwater fishing grew year after year. After graduating from the State University of New York at Cobleskill with a degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture, he eventually moved to Connecticut, with Candlewood as his home lake. Now, Nick currently runs his own pond management business and fishing guide service in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York, fishing every chance he gets.

Articles by Nick Petrou

Ice-Out Bluegills and Crappies: Fill Your Freezer in Early Spring

Ice-Out Bluegills and Crappies: Fill Your Freezer in Early Spring

Nick Petrou Apr 3, 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Chase Spawning Bass

Why You Shouldn’t Chase Spawning Bass

Nick Petrou Mar 26, 2025
Spring Jerkbait Tactics and Tackle Guide

Spring Jerkbait Tactics and Tackle Guide

Nick Petrou Mar 10, 2025
Chain Pickerel: America’s Forgotten Game Fish

Chain Pickerel: America’s Forgotten Game Fish

Nick Petrou Feb 27, 2025
Holdover Stripers: Tapping Into a Sleeper Winter Bass Fishery

Holdover Stripers: Tapping Into a Sleeper Winter Bass Fishery

Nick Petrou Feb 20, 2025
Spring Bass Fishing: A Complete Tactics and Tackle Guide

Spring Bass Fishing: A Complete Tactics and Tackle Guide

Nick Petrou Feb 18, 2025
Hair Jigs: The Secret for Putting Big Cold-Water Bass In the Boat

Hair Jigs: The Secret for Putting Big Cold-Water Bass In the Boat

Nick Petrou Feb 6, 2025
White Perch: America’s Most Underrated Panfish

White Perch: America’s Most Underrated Panfish

Nick Petrou Jan 23, 2025
Blade Baits: The Do’s and Don’ts of Heavy Metal Fishing

Blade Baits: The Do’s and Don’ts of Heavy Metal Fishing

Nick Petrou Jan 16, 2025
Snap Jigging for Suspended Walleye

Snap Jigging for Suspended Walleye

Nick Petrou Dec 12, 2024
Casting and Jigging for Staging King Salmon

Casting and Jigging for Staging King Salmon

Nick Petrou Oct 22, 2024
Fall Perch Fishing 101

Fall Perch Fishing 101

Nick Petrou Oct 7, 2024
The How’s and Why’s of Jigging for Lake Trout

The How’s and Why’s of Jigging for Lake Trout

Nick Petrou Sep 17, 2024
Understanding Different Types of Aquatic Vegetation and How to Fish Them

Understanding Different Types of Aquatic Vegetation and How to Fish Them

Nick Petrou Aug 10, 2024
Underspins for Consistent Bass and Panfish Success

Underspins for Consistent Bass and Panfish Success

Nick Petrou Jul 29, 2024
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