Capt Vince Pierleoni

Hey Schreck! You are going to pattern your career after certain hollyweird types--any notoriety whether it causes a ruckus or not--is good notoriety! Now to the cool stuff. It seems like when Summer type weather drags on into late fall the fleas are definitely more noticeable throughout the lake late. As you know the alewives devour them but so do tiny pelagics. I'm sure it plays a role in whether certain natural spawned Kings, Coho, Steel, Lakers year classes survive well. Currently there is a bumper crop of young smelt in the Niagara and at the river mouth. They are in the 2-3 inch range. Dr Howard Tanner is a rock star in my book, I'm sure you devoured "Something Spectacular". I caught my saying--"wasted fish flesh" that you dropped. Always trying to light a fire under people aren't you? Goby die offs. I think they are ultra prolific spawners but struggle with over population and upwelling temperature changes. When conditions allow their populations will explode and be susceptible if not enough predation by BTs, LTs, or Bass takes place. Its also entirely possible that Cormorants are making a big dent in goby populations and impacting where predators move to in an effort to feed on them. Just say the word if you need a bit more venison for that family of yours. Have a great Christmas!

As a member of the Lake Ontario task force and the Niagara County Fishery Advisory board, I was not notified of this "State of the Lake" presentation. I have been patiently waiting for the January Task force meeting which has been a long time coming. As for that "bi national committee" , hopefully it has disbanded for good. It was most certainly the most ineffective and useful committee I have ever served on for many reasons. I hope everyone has a great Christmas spent with family and friends.

I usually use Pier Propellor just off South end Grand Island(RT 190). Guys who use the business in Canandaigua like it. If Spinellis in Rochester is still in business thats another option. Good luck.

Not much to add as Rick is very astute with Humminbird electronics but I do run two Helix units connected by ethernet and it has been trouble free..

Excitement is high for the ladies and boat owners! A big THANK YOU in advance to all participants and sponsors(who are still rolling in)! Steph is ecstatic to hit the 40 team milestone! See all team representatives at the meeting tmw nite (8/19) at Maxwell Station in Olcott, 6;30 pm. There will be a couple different Calcuttas for the boat Captains to get in to, various fundraising sales, and of course the rules will be gone over.

1 Big cat. 6 fish. 178.70 2 Legacy. 6 fish. 172.74 3 Vision quest. 6 fish. 168.35 4 Thrillseeker 6 fish 163.94 5 Dublin up 6 fish. 161.93 6 Tomahawk 6 fish. 156.30 7 Screamin reels 6 fish. 154.68 8 Maris sport fishing 6 fish. 152.73 9 Maverick 6 fish. 152.73 10 Screamer 6 fish. 148.44 11 Yankee troller 6 fish. 138.72 12 Richmond 5 6 fish. 137.72 13 Hound dog 6 fish. 136.46 14 BLT 3 6 fish. 132.46 15 Freespirt 6 fish. 127.08 16 Fish -fin addic 6 fish. 107.72 17 Locked up 4 fish 81.12 18 Outlaw 2 3 fish. 56.21 19 double A 0 fish. 0 Big fish Thrillseeker. 23.61 sponsors Lake breeze marina Big Ash stoves Jason Toomey Dreamweaver Narbys Above is final results from last Saturdays One day Shootout. Thanks to sponsors and all that participated. Save the dates for the 2 day Big Boy Sat/Sun of Labor day weekend. Same format, same location. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Same entry and format as last year. 6 best Kings or Coho, culling allowed(immediately and healthy only) 8 rods, shotgun Sat July 10 at 530am- be in weigh in line by 3pm at Lake Breeze marina. Boat inspections morning of, No communication, prize structure pays top 20%. Message Craig Hijecki or Lake Breeze marina for more details or come to meeting 6pm friday July 9 on Cafe deck at Lake Breeze marina. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

So Craig has informed me that Tommy Boddy will run "Big fish friday" on July 9th, so interested teams should see him to enter. Also, there will be a KOTO on Saturday July 10--the same day as the Big Boy Shootout. Competitors that want in on both can do so.

I just heard Gatlen of Lake Breeze marina has booked a band( at weigh in site in marina} lot 6-9 pm, Friday night July 9. Burgers and hot dogs will be available. The one day shootout tournament is July 10th. Mandatory meeting is 6pm Friday July 9 on marina cafe' deck. Contact Craig Hijecki for tournament info/entry details.

The Captains meeting for the July 10th Big Boy Shootout will be held at 6 pm July 9th on the Cafe deck at Lake Breeze marina. For details on this Tournament contact Craig Hijecki or stop in and see Lois at Lake Breeze marina.

This time of year can be challenging on the Lower even for experienced river guides. There is lots of spawning bait and a plethora of moss coming down--particularly on a strong SW wind. The latest forecast I saw tonite says T storms most likely after 2 pm Saturday. Of course there's no guarantees but there are enough fish within a few miles of shore that it should be worthwhile to hit the lake for you.

Yes on both. July 10th is a one day shootout. Sat/Sun of Labor day weekend is two dayer. Contact Craig for further details. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United