Tag Archive: WNY Fishing

Posts on fishing in the Buffalo/Rochester area

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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The Calendar is a Lie

I'd still go.....

You might think by this photo, taken this morning, and that by looking at the calendar (it should say December now if you’re keeping up), that kayak fishing season is over in Rochester. Au contraire, my friends. The pike and trout are still hitting regularly, and there’s still NOTHING but open water. Let’s hit the …

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Kayak Fishing For Trout and Salmon on Lake Ontario

It’s the time of year I’ve been waiting for. Football season is upon us, there’s a distinct sharp chill in the evening air, and the trout and salmon of the Great Lakes are preparing to make their runs. My kayak and I are ready. We wait for the perfect wind, and perfect skies. 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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Biggest Bass I’ve Caught… and from a kayak!

Bass: 7 pound Largemouth Lure: 5 inch black Senko worm Rod: Spinning Line: 6 lb Berkley Trilene Maxx Kayak: 12 foot Liquid Logic Manta Ray There are some bass fishing situations that require a kayak. On June 4th, I ran into just such a situation. While Paul and I were debating how to deal with …

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