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The Tourney was a lot smaller than originally planned. Lots of teams showed interest until the warm up on Thursday and Friday. The field consisted of 18 teams (7 from PA). Crappies did cost us the $ Rob. Saw them on the camera but could not get them to go. The guys that got some crappies got them in the first hour and then they were done. I had one on and lost it. 3rd place would have paid around $300.00 bucks due to the small amount of teams that entered.

Fished the Elite tourney on Honeoye on Saturday. Left Sandy Bottom Beach at 8 am (the late start was the only thing I did not like about this tourney) and headed for the bluegill grounds. Iced one slob gill and 4 decent gills, then the bite slowed down almost to a complete shutdown. Stuck it out until noon and headed to the perch grounds. Filled our 5 perch limit fast and headed back in to find some more gills or crappies. Did not find anything bigger than the 5 we had in the bucket. Headed back in to be at he weigh in at 2pm. At the weigh in, we ended up finishing 4th (one place out of the money). One crappie would have made the difference. The team that won crushed the competition by 2 lbs. They found 5 slob gills, 5 perch and 3 crappies. Next season I will have a 4 wheeler to move around to different spots quicker and easier.

It must be that California accent.

Happy birthday!

I'm wondering if it is because some of them partially froze. We had a couple that we caught at first light that started to freeze. If some of the filets were over cooked and some cooked right, there will also be a difference in taste. Of course, Tom would not know that because cooking the Mcfilets at Mcdonalds is done in the fryer and is timed!

Wow nice looking boat. Looks like a Thompson and a Penn Yann Pro Hunter Cross. Nice looking boat and really impressive that it does not have any wood. It should last a lot longer.

Another vote for Blacks. The Scottys are nice but I still like my blacks better. I think longline hit the nail on the head. The Scottys are my go to Copper release for the boards.

Doesn't Ray do that kind of fishing in the buffy?

Happy Birthday Jeff.

40" or more. That is my goal. Can't beat 32". Hopefully some day.

Actually a lot less than normal. Usually we would get one every trip. Only 3 this entire season. NO big ones either.

Chinook,

Did you try the A-tom-mik site? He is carrying them now. That is where I'm going to purchase mine in the next couple of weeks.

They are out there. When I had my small boat, I used to go out in the end of Feb. when it was warm and do really good on browns. March and April are great times to be out there. You have to pick your days but it's worth it when you can get out there.

2 words Otter Boats!

Early to mid May off the Niagara bar / Olcott / Wilson area is great. That would probably be your best bet. Watch the reports section of this site when the season gets cranked up and choose a hot port and go. Ask guys from that area and they will more than likely give you accurate reports.

Yes I did. 2 tigers and one pike. Tons of small gills. Nothing in the money for me. Very nice walleye. Have not caught one through the ice on Conesus yet. Open water is a different story.

Chad,

Here it is:

Presents The

2009 Ice Masters Elite

Ice Fishing Tournament

Saturday February 28, 2009

$100.00 / Team (2 man Teams only)

$5.00 optional Sunfish lunker pot

*$10,000.00 payout - *Based on participation

Plaques awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Click Here For Entry Form

Honeoye Lake (North End) @

Sandy Bottom

Registration: 7:00am – 8:00am Sandy Point

Weigh-in: Sandy Point Parking Lot / 2:30pm

Pre-registration encouraged, Must be received by 2/18/2009

Mail check or money order to: Avon Anglers Unlimited, P.O. Box 101, Avon, NY 14414

Most weight combined / 5 Perch – 5 Sunfish – 5 Crappie

(Sunfish can be either Bluegill or Pumpkinseed)

FOR MORE INFO CALL

Warren Goodenow (585) 786-8798 – Ice Fishing Director

Dale Rathbun (585) 243-0644 – Asst: Ice Fishing Dir.

Bill Snover – (585) 489-9965 – Asst: Ice Fishing Dir.

Elmer Ross – (585) 257-5015 – Asst: Ice Fishing Dir.

Ken McGee (585) 226-3149 – Tournament Director

Rules for 2009 Avon Anglers Ice Masters Elite

1) Participants may fish with or without a portable fish house

2) No third party fishing during the event. Each team must fish alone.

No families or friends may fish within established tournament boundaries.

3) Participants may fish with only one line at a time. No exceptions.

4) Fish that are being weighed must be kept alive in a five gallon bucket half full of water No Ice

5) There is no limit to the number of hole participants can drill. Participants can fish in any open hole.

6) Teams may not fish closer than 10 feet from another team.

7) No culling at the scales

Participants must fish within the designated tournament area. Southern boundary will be clearly marked from shore to shore at California Ranch.

9) Pre-fishing on the lake the day of the tournament is prohibited

10) During legal fishing hours on tournament day, team members cannot be more than 30 paces away from one another.

11) There will be a fish house and bucket inspection the morning of the tournament, before participants are allowed to proceed onto the ice. Inspection will start at 7:00am (Have everything opened and ready for inspectors.)

12) Tournament will start at 8:00am. You must return to the official tournament weigh station by 2:00pm sharp, with all your fish culled and ready to be weighed at 2:30pm

13) . Teams late to weigh-in will be disqualified.

14) Cars and trucks will not be permitted inside the tournament area during event.

15) All fish caught and equipment used will be the responsibility of the fisherman and must comply with all NYS Fishing & Game Laws.

16) Snowmobiles and ATV’s can be used if possible; Avon Anglers will make final decision on whether ice conditions are satisfactory for snowmobile & ATV use.

17) Over the count limit disqualifies largest fish. Weight is subtracted from total.

18) Most weight combined 5 Perch / 5 Crappie (9â€) / 5 Bluegill per tournament.

(Sunfish can be either bluegill or pumpkin seed)

19) Winners will be subjected to a polygraph test.

20) Identity tags must be on shelter / sled / bucket as well as person

21) If a team witnesses a violation of these rules it is the obligation of that team to notify an official immediately.

22) No Alcoholic beverages allowed during tournament hours. Violators will be disqualified from the tournament.

23) AAU reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason deemed by the tournament director.

24) To preserve the integrity of the field, the tournament director may disqualify a team at any time

lastminute,

You can buy mounts for Big Jon rod holders that fit in Berts custom tracks. Email the guys at Big Jon. I looked into it and they were $10 each for a plate. I ended up having mine made by a buddy. If you decide to go with another rod holder, let me know and I will buy a couple of the Big Jon rod holders off of you.

brian I might not be as smart as some of the guys on here but I think thats only one pic

Your a little to quick for me Jeff. I forgot the other IMG code and had to go back for it.

Here are 2 pics from my outing with my neice and nephew on Conesus.

Anyone else fishing it? For details see www.avonanglers.com.

Fished the Northend of Conesus yesterday. The ice was in great shape. No problems getting on the ice and the ice was still 10"+. The only bad spots were right around the end of the point right against the shore at Vitale park. Where you get on the ice was solid right up to the shore. Iced 1 28" pike, 1 19" tiger musky and a ton of dink gills and 3 decent gills. Watched a tiger musky and a bunch of largemouth on the camera all day long but they were not interested in eating.

Paul,

Pa has an open season in Feb? I wish NY did in my area.

Is this still going to happen? It is not in the new proposals / license increases?

I used Life Caulk when I first purchased my boat. Great stuff.