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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!

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 …

Fishing alone?

Paul Shipman — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:18:52 +0000

Over the past few years, kayak fishing has for the most part been a very social activity for me. I enjoy spending time out on the water with friends and family. Also, kayak fishing with others adds to the safety of any outing, especially during cold water conditions or on a river. There was a …

Hand Made Top Water Baits

Kevin Webster — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:41:02 +0000

Tommy Ellis (@ghost1066 if you’re a Twitter head) was kind enough to send me two beautiful hand crafted top water baits to demo on the waters in and around Western New York. When we first discussed this, he asked about the local forage fish, and I referred him to a wonderful resource on the NYS …

Size matters: A comparison of weight measurements and length-weight estimates for fishing tournaments

Paul Shipman — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:24:54 +0000

Current catch, weigh, and release (CWR) scoring methods for sport fishing tournaments (particularly bass fishing tournaments) are aimed at conserving and improving sport fisheries compared with catch and kill methods used many years ago. However, numerous studies have shown significant fish mortality are associated with the CWR method that varies with temperature, handling time and conditions, and severity of injuries associated with the initial catch (White, et al., 2007; Nelson. 1998).

3 Steps to Becoming a Better Fisherman

Kevin Webster — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:21:37 +0000

With ice edges creeping off the shorelines of local lakes, and river levels normalizing after early spring runoffs, it’s time to start thinking about fishing. Not only the act of fishing, but rather how to maximize the time you spend on the water, be it from shore, on on your kayak. I came to a …

Kayak Wars!

Paul Shipman — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:47 +0000

Kayak Wars is the largest online kayak fishing tournament and is in its sixth season of operation. Kayak Wars started out as a Saltwater competition broken down by region, but they have added a national Freshwater division for their 2011 season. Last year’s competition drew 400 kayak anglers and 100 teams. The latest report for …

It’s that time again! Rochester Sportsman’s Expo 2011

Paul Shipman — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:30:40 +0000

The Western NY Kayak Fishing Association has a booth at the Rochester Sportsman’s Expo again this year. Jude SanGregory will be giving his seminar “Fly Fishing from a Kayak” and Alan Shipman will be giving a “Kayak Fishing for Kids” seminar. The Show begins today and will run through Sunday, 4-6 March 2011 at the …

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 …