Paul Shipman

Author's details

Name: Paul Shipman
Date registered: March 1, 2009
URL: http://www.fishgator.com

Biography

I have been a dedicated freshwater kayak angler for the past nine years. I had fished off and on my whole life, but fishing from a kayak unleashed the beast. I earned my Ph.D. in Zoology from Oklahoma State University in 2002, and am an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at a large private university in Western New York. I helped to co-founder the Western New York Kayak Association, regularly blog for www.fishgator.com and am a MEMBER OF TEAM MALIBU KAYAKS pro-staff. I reside in the Finger Lakes with my wife and two children.

Latest posts

  1. Western New York Kayak Fishing Association Spring Opener — March 9, 2012
  2. Watch Knot Right Kayak Fishing full episode before it airs – Pilot — March 8, 2012
  3. Western New York Kayak Fishing Association on Facebook — February 27, 2012
  4. Fly fishing the Upper Genesee River in New York — February 20, 2012
  5. Knot Right Kayak Fishing Show on NBC Sports — February 15, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Malibu Kayaks Stealth 14 Review — 14 comments
  2. From Salty to Sweet Part Three: Landing and Fighting Fish from a Kayak — 10 comments
  3. At least the fish were green today… — 9 comments
  4. The “Greening” of Fishing — 9 comments
  5. Do-it-yourself fishing console for sit-inside kayaks… — 8 comments

Author's posts listings

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 …

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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 …

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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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Smoke on the water… Santiago Cigar Factory

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. …

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Trails and Trout run

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!

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