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Western New York Kayak Fishing Association Spring Opener

Paul Shipman — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:33:02 +0000

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

Paul Shipman — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:04:27 +0000

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

Paul Shipman — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:50:50 +0000

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… Link to this post!

Fly fishing the Upper Genesee River in New York

Paul Shipman — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:16:24 +0000

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 …

Knot Right Kayak Fishing Show on NBC Sports

Paul Shipman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:14:43 +0000

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 …

Lack of winter ice fishing leads to a new fishing activity…

Paul Shipman — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:53:32 +0000

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!

Paul Shipman — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:57:36 +0000

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 …

Adirondack Mountains in New York | Winter Festivals 2012

Paul Shipman — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:49:12 +0000

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 …

Smoke on the water… Santiago Cigar Factory

Paul Shipman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:48:09 +0000

As of late, I’ve come to appreciate a good cigar now and then, and have found that an occasional cigar out on the water can make a day of kayak fishing even better, regardless of whether the fish are biting. This is especially so while fishing in my home waters here in the Finger Lakes. …

Trails and Trout run

Paul Shipman — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:35:29 +0000

A friend of mine made this video of a recent trip he took in California. It’s awesome to have a vehicle like a Toyota FJ Cruiser that is capable of taking you to remote fishing spots like where these guys were able to go. Link to this post!