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I could write a lot about kayak fishing here to tell you what I love about it, or I could just ask you to press the play button below. It will then become self explanatory.
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Tags: Fly Fishing for Bass, kayak, kayak fishing videosThis one’s new on me…. Quite a fishing “kayak” though.
Dropped an email to these folks tonight. Very much interested in learning more about this boat, and how it would hold up in New York waters.
Tags: fishing kayaks, flatstalker, kayak, kayakingWell, well.
I’ve been buying a fishing license in New York every year for 19 years now, and I don’t know when this little rule changed, but it makes me happy, and reminds me of the year I spent in Maine.
Per our friends at the DEC, bass season is KIND OF a thing of the past.
| Black Bass largemouth/smallmouth |
3rd Saturday in June through November 30 | 12″ | 5 |
| Black Bass largemouth/smallmouth |
December 1 - Friday preceding the 3rd Saturday in June | Catch and release only | Artificial lures only |
When I say that, I don’t mean I can take bass from the water whenever I want, but rather that the State has perhaps more clearly defined what they mean when they say “fishing” by changing the wording on bass regulations. And again, I don’t know when this changed, but here’s the skinny:
You can target bass year round now. 
You can only take them from the water like always, meaning from the third Saturday in June, etc. But this changes everything.
First, it more clearly states what fishing means in regards to the other species. It means targetting. It means any attempt to in any way hook a fish, as opposed to keep a fish. That was always the spirit of the law, but not necessarily the letter of the law.
Sure, there were some particular stream sections that had “no kill all year trout fishing”, but that was for very specific areas, and very specific creeks. This is an official, statewide “Catch and Release” Bass policy. And it’s great.
Second, it should help some of the resort areas like Black Lake. As choked as that Lake gets late summer now with weeds (and fishermen), this will extend the periods during which they can effectively do tourism commerce. Sure, folks went up the in May and June before and targetted bass, but now they can feel good about it.
Third, it’s going to make my pike trip on Saturday to Black Creek just that much more fun.
I like this regulation. If anyone knows exactly when it went into effect, please comment below.
Tags: bass, black creek, kayak, kayaking, pike, seasonTook a quick drive up to the Black Creek at the Genny Sunday morning. Water is looking good.
This means I need to UV proof the kayak this week, and get the gear in order, because Pike Season starts Saturday!
You’ll see me skimming up and down the creek either at Churchville or at the creek mouth. I haven’t decided yet.
Tags: black creek, genesee, kayak, pikeEastern Mountain Sports (EMS) has put together some nice packages with coupons/discounts for you to take advantage of. As an example:
Kayak Comfort Package: Save $100 Off Purchase of Kayak, Paddle, & PFD - Click Here to See Details
Includes: Wilderness Systems Pungo Kayak, a PFD, Bending Branches Paddle and 2 vests.
Kayak Light Tour Package: Save $200 Off Purchase of Kayak, Paddle, & PFD - Click Here to See Details
Includes: Wilderness Systems Tsunami 2 seater, Aquabond Stingray paddle, 2 PFDs
Kayak Intro Package: Save $75 Off Purchase of Kayak, Paddle, & PFD - Click to See Details
Great for the beginner kayaker. Includes: Wilderness Systems Pemlico Kayak, paddle, and PFD.
The intro package is a great idea if it’s your first boat. Kayaking should be enjoyed by all, but it might not be… So if you’re not sure how much time you’ll have to devote to kayaking, or whether or not you’re sure you’ll like it, it’s a great way to go.
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