2009 Annual Report of NYS DEC – Executive Summary (PDF)
RIT meeting concentrated more on central area of the lake plus general lake programs. Attendance roughly 120.
STOCKING: EMS impact is increasing. This is a Vitamin B deficiency which causes delayed growth and death. Chinook are treated in the hatcheries, but treatment didn’t go [...]
State of the Lake 2009 & GLFC Lake Ontario Fish Community Objectives
Written March 11, 2009 by Tom Bishop View Comment(1)State of the Lake 2009 & GLFC Lake Ontario Fish Community objectives meeting held at RIT by NYSDEC Lake Unit & Monroe County Fisheries Advisory Board. 3/10/09. Attendance roughly 110
Single or treble, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in the minds of men…I’m not sure how Hamlet would have finished this. The debate has been around for many, many years. There are two basic schools of thought on the subject of hooks on trolling spoons.
How to Mount Your Down Riggers for the Optimal Fishing Experience
Written June 15, 2008 by Tom Bishop View Comments (4)“How you mount your rigg’rs” deserves a bit of fore-thought. The more the better. Different boats and different owners require different things. I’ve had a lot of inquiries, curiosities & WTF’s at the launch about the board I built, so I thought I’d post what mine is all about.
Back in ’84 I [...]
State of the Lake 2007 – R.I.T. – Lake Ontario
Written March 12, 2008 by Tom Bishop View Comments (4)I’d like to thank the DEC, USGS reps & Monroe County fisheries board for putting on the meeting last night. It was informative however it was a lot of info crammed into a short period. Slides & speakers went very fast as there were a lot of topics covered. (I counted 76 [...]
Trolling From Top to Bottom: Part III – Techniques (Lake Erie “Hog” Walleyes)
Written October 15, 2007 by Chris Stack View Comments (2)In parts I and II I covered some of the basics of trolling as well as some of the gear and gadgetry involved. In this third and final part, I’ll concentrate on some of the techniques we use to make it work! To do this best, and to keep my own interest level high, we’ll [...]
Salmon Trolling From Top to Bottom: Part II – Gear and Gadgets
Written September 4, 2007 by Chris Stack View Comments (3)Trout and salmon fishing on Lake Ontario can be as complex or simple as you would like to make it. In this article I discuss much of the gear and other gadgets to help you get the most out of your fishing adventure. In the end this will help make your trip more enjoyable and not to mention productive!
Saw interesting temperature phenomena of Big-O this morning.(8/24/07) Found the edge of the upwelling on the southern shore and experienced big thermal changes. If you don’t have temperature probes, here’s what to look for:
How to Choose a Fishing Charter for Any of the Great Lakes
Written July 8, 2007 by Paul View Comments (3)Is lining up a charted fishing trip as simple as picking the phone number of a captain listed in the ad section of a fishing magazine? Short answer – maybe. Lake Erie, for example, has such a diverse selection of fish that many charter services focus only on one or two species. Book with [...]
Lake Ontario United Teams Up with World’s Largest Online Fishing Derby – BountyFishing.com
Written June 21, 2007 by BlueEye View Comments (4)Today LakeOntarioUnited is proud to announce its partnership with the world’s largest online fishing derby – BountyFishing.com. Founded in January 2007, BountyFishing gives anglers the opportunity to compete throughout the year against other anglers from across the continent.
2007 Lake Ontario Pro-Am Fishing Tournament Rules and Regulations
Written June 8, 2007 by BlueEye View Comments (6)The Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon Team Tournament Trolling Circuit – located in Niagara, Oswego, Orleans and Wayne counties. The format for the tournament is a team event based on ten points per fish and one point per pound over two days of fishing. The highest point total is the winner.
Salmon Trolling From Top to Bottom: Part 1 – The Basics
Written May 30, 2007 by Chris Stack View Comments (4)Trolling, by my definition, is simply a technique used to propel your offering by some means other than casting and retrieving. Part one of a three part series touches upon the basics of trolling including location, depth, speed and repetition. In parts two and three will get a bit more detailed on the equipment and techniques.
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