Lake Ontario United

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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:

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 [...]

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.

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.

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.