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I am highly disappointed with quality of the big water ugly sticks I bought for Lake Ontario Salmon fishing. I spent over $1000 on a number of rods that I believed would be a superior product only to find that in normal use they could not hold up to the riggers of big salmon. Last August I decide to replace all of my yellow rigger rods with the 8" 3" ugly stick trolling rods since then 6 of them have broken. The retailer and wholesaler stood behind them for the first year but now are referring me to the manufacture who I have found out will not stand behind their product which claimed to have a 5 year warranty. Pretty sad for what was suppose to be a quality company. I suggest everyone stay away from this product.

1985 Tiara 31 OPEN fresh water boat, Excellent mechanically, very well taken care of, located Lake Ontario Point Breeze inside winter stored. New gelcoat in cockpit, equipped with Sea Star 770 Auto Pilot, Raymarine DS600X digital fish finder, Raymarine 425 GPS, 840 Fish Hawk, aluminum radar arch with 14 Lee rod holders, Lee Jr. outrigger holders with 19-foot Lee outriggers, multiple canvas options, Tri-axel 15000 lb GVW Tow Master trailer $28,000. Call Bob Songin at 585-733-5829 email [email protected]

does anyone know who was on the Crazy Ivan Team I need the captain to contact me please send me an email at [email protected]

Just to remind everyone the annual Condor Tournament will be held this Friday June 8th the day before the Orleans Pro/Am event. The cost is $100 Cash per boat, entries can be made at Captains Cove Resort, Narby's, Lake Breeze Marina and 4C's Marina until 7AM Friday morning. It is a 100% pay back event, number of places determined by number of entrants. You do not need to leave the harbor at Oak Orchard to fish the event. You must be inline at the weigh-in by 3PM on the 8th at the tournament weigh-in sight under the Parkway bridges. Prizes distributed will be at the Friday night Captain's meeting. This event is open to anyone who would like to fish it.

Just to remind everyone the annual Condor Tournament will be held this Friday June 8th the day before the Orleans Pro/Am event. The cost is $100 Cash per boat, entries can be made at Captains Cove Resort, Narby's, Lake Breeze Marina and 4C's Marina until 7AM Friday morning. It is a 100% pay back event, number of places determined by number of entrants. You do not need to leave the harbor at Oak Orchard to fish the event. You must be inline at the weigh-in by 3PM on the 8th at the tournament weigh-in sight under the Parkway bridges. Prizes distributed will be at the Friday night Captain's meeting. This event is open to anyone who would like to fish it.

Anyone available and who would like to help we will be receiving our steelhead tomorrow at 1:00PM at the usual place Lake Breeze Marina. See you there. Bob

I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for showing up today on such short notice and in such adverse conditions to help put our pens together. It was a great turnout, it shows how many people believe in our program. I will be contacting the DEC early Monday morning to try to get a commitment on when we will be getting our fish. Again thanks to everyone for you help. CBS

So here is the Oak pen rearing update; along with every other program it looks like the DEC will be delivering fish next week. I commend them on being flexible with the current weather conditions we are seeing this year. That being the case we will need to put our pens together this Saturday March 31 at 8:00 AM at Lake Breeze Marina hope to see you there, don’t forget your side cutters! CBS

Just Talked to Steve Lapan, as soon as they finish taking Steelhead egg's at the hatchery they will start delivering fish. So I believe we will have to move up the schedule for pen construction; stay tuned for further information......

Water Temp at the Oak at 4:00 PM yesterday was down to 49 degrees it had been as high as 62 on Sat. Yes we will get our full allotment in the pens as of this point in time. Stay tune we may have to move forward on putting the pens together early for at least the Steelhead which may be delivered early next week.

Tom, just got an email from DEC we may see Steelhead early next week!!!!! CBS

Tom, I talked to Steve Lapan on Monday. the warmer weather could have an impact on the delivery schedule. They are having a meeting on Friday to discuss this, we could be getting fish sooner than you think, be prepared! Bob S.

For those of you willing to help with our pen rearing program we will be putting the pens together on April 7th at Lake Breeze Marina 8:00AM, bring your side cutters and a smile. This is one of the first rights of spring "at the oak" Thanks Bob

To everyone planning on attending the Lotsa event this Sunday, I would like to give you a heads up that I have a large number of Joe Riefers personal collection of Pirate lures and will be selling them at the show. I have packaged them 4 to a bag 1-66, 2-55’s and 1-44 with hooks and will sell them for $1/package (that’s 25 cents a lure). I also have an assortment of other items and will be selling them very reasonable. So seem me at my table for some great deals. Bob Songin Reel Excitement Charters

To everyone planning on attending the Lotsa event this Sunday, I would like to give you a heads up that I have a large number of Joe Riefers personal collection of Pirate lures and will be selling them at the show. I have packaged them 4 to a bag 1-66, 2-55’s and 1-44 with hooks and will sell them for $1/package (that’s 25 cents a lure). I also have an assortment of other items and will be selling them very reasonable. So seem me at my table for some great deals. Bob Songin Reel Excitement Charters

1985 Tiara 31 OPEN fresh water boat, Excellent mechanically, very well taken care of, located Lake Ontario Point Breeze inside winter stored. New gelcoat in cockpit, equipped with Sea Star 770 Auto Pilot, Raymarine DS600X digital fish finder, Raymarine 425 GPS, 840 Fish Hawk, aluminum radar arch with 14 Lee rod holders, Lee Jr. outrigger holders with 19-foot Lee outriggers, multiple canvas options, Tri-axel 15000 lb GVW Tow Master trailer $29,000. Call Bob Songin at 585-733-5829 email [email protected]

I am glad you guys so vividly remember these situations, since I do not. Believe me, the risk to my charter clients will alway be minimal in any situation on the lake. Conflicts between boats have always been an issue when they both want the same water and will continue to be an issue in the future. I have over 25,000 hours fishing on this lake for salmon in 30 years and have been pushed off of water by some of the best charter captains (old school guys who also believed they owned the lake) and from them have learned well how to hold my ground. Some times it will cost me fishing time and gear and some times it will not. I just want to mention how many times captains find a spot and every eager fishermen in a boat moves in to crowd them and hamper their ability to fish. So it does work both ways. Hell it just happen this weekend when a charter captain found fish and called 3 other charter boats to his spot (me being one of them) and the next thing we knew every boat in the vicinity was coming to crowd us. So bottom line we do our best for our clients and that is our job. As far as what people say behind my back, personally I could care less, it has very little impact on my business success, since I run plenty of charters , as many or more than most, so I must be doing something right. At this time in my life after all I have contributed to this fishery I feel comfortable in my situation and no one will impact that.

Just reminder, for those fishermen in the Oak area over the next few weeks with the Pro/Am coming up. I still have my 31 Open for sale with the trailer, it will be available for viewing at Lake Breeze Marina. If you would like to see it stop by and take a look. Right now the cockpit is in the process of getting a new coat of gelcoat, along with some touch ups on the the hull. I have lowered the price to $30K. It is and has been a great fishing machine. It is in very good shape structurally and is in excellent shape mechanically. If you would like to contact me I can be reached at 585-733-5829.

The temp in the muck water is 44-45, the greener water east of the 57 line is 43 and the black water is 39.

The water is in a tail spin, very mucky water from the 57 line to the boarder out to over 300, when you cross the edge it drops off to 39 degrees black water with nothing in it. The best for the last 2 days has been the Lake trout bite from in front of Wilson to the 57 line anywhere from 60-80 FOW from 20 down to the Bottom.. Hot bait has been DW Wonder bread super glows in all sizes. Bob Steven (Sunrise II) and I fished these waters very hard and we did take a few kings and coho's but it was mostly a laker bite. We talked to many other fishermen who fished the same water with the same results. Hopefully the lake will settle down soon and the kings will settle in. Bob Songin Reel Excitement Charters

We will be receiving our pen fish tomorrow at Lake breeze Marina at 12:00 noon, anyone who would like to help is more that welcome. We will also need volunteers to help feed fish starting Thursday morning. If you would like to contribute you can schedule a time by calling (682-3995) or stopping by Lake breeze Marina.

Hi all, We will be putting together our pens for this seasons project next Saturday, April 2nd at 8:00 AM at Lake Breeze Marina. Please don't forget to bring your side cutters. See you there, CBS

2 Big Jon Electric Down riggers, 4 foot boom, bought new in 2010, $225 each. Contact Bob at 585-733-5829

2 Big Jon Silver Tournament Electric Downriggers with rod holder, swivel bases and 4 foot booms, 3 years old. $250 each. Call Bob at 585-733-5829

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