Northeast Kayak Fishing and Fly Fishing
Review of Z-Man ZinkerZ Senko Alternative
While nothing fishes exactly like a Senko, the Z-Man ZinkerZ comes pretty close. Soft and durable, comparable catch rate, and slightly less expensive.
Kayak Fishing Lake Erie
It’s an exercise in preparation. And sometimes, despite how much preparation you put into it, things can go awry. That was the story on Saturday July 7th when myself and two other members of the Western New York Kayak Fishing Association (WNYKFA) set out to get smallmouth bass on Lake Erie on Meyers Reef. I …
Review of the Shimano Banar Boat Deck Bag Series
If you’re a serious kayak angler, you carry a lot of gear with you if you’re going to spend the day on the water. One of my recent purchases is the Shimano Banar Boat Deck Bag. I haven’t regretted it for a moment. Carrying all my smallmouth bass tackle in one easy to use bag …
Western New York Kayak Fishing Association Spring Opener
The Western New York Kayak Fishing Association is having its Spring 2012 Season Opener at 9am on 31 March 2012. We will meet and launch at Bayside Boat and Tackle and will have our choice of paddling up into Irondequoit Creek or in the bay to fish. After fishing, we will plan to go have …
Watch Knot Right Kayak Fishing full episode before it airs – Pilot
That’s right… err, Knot Right! Chad Hoover and Heliconia Press have released the full pilot episode and shared it with Kayak Angler Magazine. Knot Right Kayak Fishing is set for its NBC Sports television premiere on 30 March at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific time. You may watch this full episode before it airs, here…
Western New York Kayak Fishing Association on Facebook
If you are on Facebook and desire to connect with kayak anglers in Western NY, check out the new page for the WESTERN NEW YORK KAYAK FISHING ASSOCIATION (WNYKFA). Here are some past WNYKFA fishing member photos…
Fly fishing the Upper Genesee River in New York
Kevin has declared this year to be “The Year of the Smallie”. Smallmouth bass are my favorite species, so I’m all game for them to be the focus of our addiction – our drug of choice – for this year. To this, I’ve added an additional personal challenge of fly fishing. Toward this effort, my …
Fishing Kayak Giveaway and Contest
Just got word that NRS is giving away an inflatable kayak. Looks like Just your email address is required to enter. Name and Zip Code appear to be optional. Here’s the full package: NRS Pike Inflatable Fishing Kayak NRS Tailwater Tackle Bag NRS Chinook Life Jacket Werner Skagit Paddle K-Pump 100 Inflation Pump That’s a …
Knot Right Kayak Fishing Show on NBC Sports
Over the last few years, we here at Fishgator have often pointed to Chad Hoover (aka Knot Right) and his website, Kayak Bass Fishing as outstanding resources within the kayak fishing community. Chad has long been recognized for his down-to-Earth expertise delivered by off-the-wall humor. His talent is now gaining attention in the broader outdoor …
My Scariest Day on the Water
We’ve all had harrowing experiences on the water over the years. Whether it’s a capsize, a storm, an animal attack, or something else (UFO???), we remember that day as vividly as our first kiss. For me, it was a storm the likes of which I hadn’t seen previous, and hope to not see in person …
Lack of winter ice fishing leads to a new fishing activity…
It’s funny how unplanned things can lead to other things. Early in the winter I was eagerly anticipating the coming cold weather with thoughts of getting onto the ice for some great fishing. As the winter went on, it became apparent that thick ice (what I would consider safe) was not coming to Western New …
Guys (and girls), Flies, and Pies!
I’ve been waiting for the next annual Guys, Flies, and Pies since I first heard about it at the 2011 Rochester Sportsman’s Expo last March, where I met Michael Simmons, the event organizer. Michael was tying flies at the Seth Green Society Chapter of Trout Unlimited booth right next to our Western NY Kayak Fishing …
Winter Smallmouth Bass Fishing Resources
Since I’m heading out this weekend to pursue smallmouth bass, I needed to read up a little bit about winter time (and therefor cold water) tactics for smallies. I found a few decent resources I decided to share. Cold-water smallmouth bass Great discussion on why we might catch bigger smallmouth bass over the winter, and …
The Kajun K12 Kayak for Hunting and Fishing
About a year ago I posted a tweet mentioning that I was looking for a new kayak. The selling points for me were fairly simple. The kayak had to be light and the kayak had to be designed for fly fishing. Not too long after I had mentioned it I got a message from a …
2012 | The Year of the Smallmouth Bass
Growing up in Western New York I was surrounded by some of the finest freshwater fishing available in the United States. In particular our cold water streams and lakes and Rivers afforded tremendous opportunity to fish for native species. When you’re a kid the sunfish becomes your prime quarry. In general it starts with your …
Adirondack Mountains in New York | Winter Festivals 2012
Just received this press release in email from the good folks at VisitAdirondacks.com. It outlines some of the festivals in an around the Northern New York area. If you’re looking for some fun this winter, have a look! Announcing 2012’s Top Winter Festivals in New York’s Adirondack Region Jan 16, 2012 ADIRONDACK REGION, NY - This …
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