the off-season Professional sports take time off during the year, and this is called the off-season. Some anglers take time off too, especially during the winter months. Some anglers brave the cold and enjoy catching fish through the ice or fishing their favorite river or stream. Others use this time to make repairs, tie flies, build rods, visit sports shows or catch-up on their fishingrelated reading. special regulations no open season Threatened or endangered species have no open season. The same is true of species that the Commission and others are working to restore, such as American Shad in the Susquehanna River. There is no open season on Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass on some sections of the Juniata and Susquehanna rivers. These regulations are in place to protect the remaining population. PFBC website: www.fishandboat.com The Commission often sets special regulations to enhance fishing opportunities or create a unique experience. Some special regulations are set to provide anglers the opportunity to catch trophy or larger fish. That species has a larger minimum size and a smaller creel limit on those waters. There are also waters where anglers can only use certain types of fishing gear. In these areas, anglers are only permitted to fly fish or use artificial lures. For current regulations and information, see the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary. You can view an online version at www.fishinpa.com/ or on the Commission's website at www.fishandboat.com. Pennsylvania Angler & Boater * January/February 2015 47http://www.fishinpa.com/ http://www.fishandboat.com