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A few Notes

Heading out to Black Creek in Churchville in a few minutes, which should be fun.  Weather is much better today than I expected.  i assumed that this week was lost, since I have to head to New York City for meetings tomorrow.

Also, it’s almost exactly one month til my kayak trip for pike on Black lake.  Getting ready for that.  If anyone wants to check out a Flatstalker, I might have a couple up there.  I’d be more than happy to head out with someone  so you can try it out.

Third, just updated our Patagonia Clearance section on our products site.  Please check it out!  All the items are available at AltrecOutlet

The product site is the way I get to pay for this site, and I do believe it’s a value to you as well.

Photos when I get back!

Tags: black creek, Black Lake, flatstalker, Patagonia

The Must Hit List for my Summer Kayak Fishing

Planning out my summer today, and here’s the first spot that I absolutely must fish this summer. (Also, I’ll be showing off a new kayaking toy very soon… stay tuned!)

The Lake Shores Marshes Wildlife Management Area

Website

The DEC indicates that this spot is rife with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and Northern Pike, which definitely piqued my interest. Also, there appears to be a boat launch on a creek there (Black Creek actually, although not the one I’m familiar with).

The rest of this week is suspect, weather wise, so I will be doing this one next week.

Apparently also plenty of birds, muskrats, and other critters to look at while I’m paddling along, so I look forward to this trip. This will be a full day trip I would imagine, so I’ll keep you posted on when I go.

Tags: Fishgator Fishing Hotspots, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Fishing for Pike, kayaking, WNY Kayaking

Bamboo Fly Rods

Something that I’ve been toying with the idea of:  Buying a bamboo fly rod.  I talked through email with the folks at Headwater Bamboo Rod Company, and I’m pleased to have their fine products listed on our site.  You can view a sample of their selection by clicking here:  Bamboo Fly Rods, Reels, and Blanks.

If you’d like, to can view a chart comparing all of their bamboo fly rods here: Bamboo Fly Rod Comparison Table

Tags: bamboo, fly rods

First Kayak Trip 2008

With the newer NYS Bass regulations, I decided to head out this morning onto Black Creek. Photos when I return.

Plan is to look for bass, get some photos, and hopefully take a few on the fly rod.

Tags: bass, black creek, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Fishing for Pike, kayaking, pike