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Western New York Kayak Fishing Association Spring Opener

Paul Shipman — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:33:02 +0000

The Western New York Kayak Fishing Association is having its Spring 2012 Season Opener at 9am on 31 March 2012. We will meet and launch at Bayside Boat and Tackle and will have our choice of paddling up into Irondequoit Creek or in the bay to fish. After fishing, we will plan to go have …

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!

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 …

Late season lake trout

Paul Shipman — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:03:25 +0000

Water temps are much cooler this year but the air temps warmed up close to 80 degrees last Friday the 13th, so I went fishing for a couple of hours on my favorite nearby Finger Lake as a low pressure thunderstorm rolled through. I was targeting bass, but after getting drenched in the rain and only catching a couple of pickerel I started paddling back to the launch...

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 …

St. Patrick’s day fishing in a green kayak

Paul Shipman — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:13:36 +0000

Green fish (bass) would have been welcomed, but my friend and I were targeting brown trout. We were initially skeptical about our chances for success. The water was a bit turbid due to runoff from recent rain and snow melt and the wind was blowing a bit stronger than was forecasted. I have been wearing …

2011 Mendon Ponds WNY KFA Opener

Kevin Webster — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:14:53 +0000

The 2011 kayak fishing season is upon us. Please join us at Mendon Ponds Park March 26th at 9am. Event is free as always, and we look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new friends! Launch is at 9AM at the 100 Acre pond Boat Launch. Link to this post!

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 …

The State of Fishing: Being an Ambassador

Kevin Webster — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:33:44 +0000

With every privilege comes great responsibility. The word responsibility has sort of lost its meaning over time, with everyone looking to duck blame, or distance themselves from bad situations that they might in fact themselves be responsible for. It’s easy to fall into that trap when you watch the news, and listen to politicians shirk …

More Pics from the Genesee Float Trip

Kevin Webster — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:42:34 +0000

Saturday was the most fun I had on the water in a long long time. If you’re up for an adventure, I strongly recommend this area for a little white water, plenty of smallmouth bass, and gorgeous scenery. This has become my favorite place to fish on the planet. Whether you fish in Letchworth or …