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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 …

True Confessions of a Kayak Fishing Addict

Paul Shipman — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:19:02 +0000

Being totally honest, there were times in years past when I really didn’t enjoy fishing that much. I suppose the only reason that I fished off and on throughout my life is because of my general love of the outdoors and my intense interest in nature as a biologist. Before you ask yourself why you …

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 …

From Salty to Sweet Part Four: Fisheries Conservation and Economic Development

Paul Shipman — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:56:52 +0000

This is the fourth article in the “From Salty to Sweet” series about the future of freshwater kayak fishing… State and federal regulations on harvest numbers by species, seasons, and size limits that may be particular to freshwater apply to kayak anglers alike. However, special attention should be given to aspects of fisheries conservation specific …