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2012 | The Year of the Smallmouth Bass

Kevin Webster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:04:40 +0000

Growing up in Western New York I was surrounded by some of the finest freshwater fishing available in the United States. In particular our cold water streams and lakes and Rivers afforded tremendous opportunity to fish for native species. When you’re a kid the sunfish becomes your prime quarry. In general it starts with your …

Winter Kayak Fishing Projects 2012

Kevin Webster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:37:32 +0000

Although winter was late coming to Western New York this year, I’m still left with close to 60 days to complete my off-season kayak fishing projects. Since I have two new kayaks to deal with this year, both of which are K12’s, they will be slightly different projects and I’ve completed previously. External Transducer Mount …

Devils Hole State Park–Winter 2012

Kevin Webster — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:44:49 +0000

Growing up in Buffalo, I got pretty used to seeing one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. A 30 minute drive would put me right at the precipice of the Niagara Falls. And I went often, for the lights at Christmas time, or just to hear the sound of furious water pouring over …

Smoke on the water… Santiago Cigar Factory

Paul Shipman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:48:09 +0000

As of late, I’ve come to appreciate a good cigar now and then, and have found that an occasional cigar out on the water can make a day of kayak fishing even better, regardless of whether the fish are biting. This is especially so while fishing in my home waters here in the Finger Lakes. …

Kayak Fishing Black Creek in Chili

Kevin Webster — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:48:42 +0000

While the rains have picked up in Western New York, it’s safe to say that this has been a very dry and hot summer. I didn’t do as much fishing because of it. But, such is life. This weekend however, my father in law Ken Fisher, his brother David Fisher, and I snuck out onto …

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 …

Fishing Product Review| Capsurz Cap Retainer

Paul Shipman — Sun, 15 May 2011 20:48:49 +0000

It is rare that you find a product that does exactly what it says it will do. Capsurz® cap retainer is just that. Capsurz® cap retainer is advertised as a conveniently handy and comfortable accessory cord that will keep your cap on your head in winds up to 75 mph.

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).

“‘Tis not fit for man nor beast”!

Paul Shipman — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:51:31 +0000

“When the wind is blowing in the North No fisherman should set forth, When the wind is blowing in the East, ‘Tis not fit for man nor beast, When the wind is blowing in the South It brings the food over the fish’s mouth, When the wind is blowing in the West, That is when …