Tag Archive: New York Associations

Introducing the FishGator Freshwater Kayak Fishing Social Network

In the cold winter of 2008-2009, Paul and I decided we needed to create a group for local kayak anglers.  The idea was to plan float trips, share stories and tips, and make a few new friends. 10 months later, we have 42 members.  I’ve managed to meet quite a few of them, and we …

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A Milestone for the WNY Kayak Fishing Association

2 really… First off, we had our largest event so far at Hemlock Lake this weekend, with a total of 9 boats in the water. A special thanks to everyone who came. The fishing was a little off that day, and the cotton wood was jamming everyones guides and reels pretty frequently. But, we had …

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Kayak Fishing Rights on Posted Waterways

Last summer, I had posted an article about fishing posted property from a kayak… Moreover, what you could and couldn’t do based on current interpretations of New York State law. (Your state may vary, so be sure to look into it.) As it happens, it looks like the DEC website is still referencing the 1997 …

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Pike at Mendon Ponds

I went out in search of early season bass, but they were uncooperative. More importantly, I caught four beautiful Mendon Ponds pike in 100 Acre Pond, and got to spend time with 4 other members of the WNYKFA. It was a great morning. This first one hit about 5 minutes after I put the boat …

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Getting Warmer

A very nice weekend to be out in a kayak… if the water wasn’t all over the place. Certainly made me anxious though: The season is almost upon us. A quick reminder that we will be having a meeting of our loose little club at Gander Mountain in Henrietta this Friday evening. Be sure to …

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