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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 …

Versatility | A Review of the Redington RS4 5 WT Fly Rod

Kevin Webster — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:39:25 +0000

Kayak fishing brings with it a whole new set of circumstances and considerations when it comes to fly fishing. While some tenets remain the same, others change drastically. In light of that, here’s my look at the Redington RS4 5 WT Fly Rod for kayak fly fishing. Overview of the Redington RS4 5 WT Fly …

Fly Fishing for Big Pike in Western New York

Kevin Webster — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:41:50 +0000

With the first Saturday in May being not all that far off, I need to be thinking about tactics for pike. Northern Pike, plentiful in Western New York, are my favorite species to catch. They grow big, are aggressive strikers, and decent fighters, pound for pound. One of my goals this year is to take …

My Latest Obsession: Fishing Internet Radio

Paul Shipman — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:28:59 +0000

The wind is howling outside while sculpting miniature mountains out of snow drifts. It’s cold – TOO COLD to fish for some, but not cold enough to have built up enough frozen water for safe ice fishing. So, what to do while I sit here in the evening surrounded by my family busy with Christmas …

From Salty to Sweet: It’s More About the Total Kayak Fishing Experience in Freshwater.

Paul Shipman — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:38 +0000

This is the final article in the “From Salty to Sweet” five-part series about the future of freshwater kayak fishing… This series has by no means been a comprehensive list of the unique aspects of freshwater kayak fishing. However, it will hopefully stimulate thinking and get those in the kayak fishing equipment industry to consider …

Kayak Fishing in Northeast Pennsylvania

Kevin Webster — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:36:15 +0000

I was fortunate enough to have a week off in September, and I spent it wandering around the Lehigh Valley/Pocono Regions of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A couple of things that bear mentioning to my fellow New Yorkers if they intend to visit PA to fish: 1.) If you are fishing a Pennsylvania Fish …

Mounting a GPS/FishFinder in a Fishing Kayak

Kevin Webster — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:43:56 +0000

Having spent a little more time on bigger lakes last year, I decided it was time to add a GPS/Fishfinder to my LiquidLogic Manta Ray. If you’re not familiar with that model of fishing kayak, it’s a sit on top, and mine runs 12 feet in length. EAGLE CUDA 350 S/Map Sonar/GPS Fishfinder There’s a …

Scouting Your Next Kayak Fishing Trip From Home

Kevin Webster — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:09:46 +0000

Sometimes even the thought of a driving trip to scout streams in this weather is discouraging. Wind chills dip below zero, ice is building up in the wheel wells of your truck, and the snow is piling up. Even if you manage to get out to a stream or lake your looking forward to fishing, …

Fishing Kayaks and Gear I Look Forward to Using in 2010

Kevin Webster — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:47:42 +0000

I closed out 2009 much as I started it, paddling a no longer made Liquid Logic Manta Ray, with a decent paddle, and having ALMOST learned to stand up in my fishing kayak. With the Liquid Logic, it’s a question of understanding, and then trusting, the two rocking points on each side of the boat. …