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Even though the winter has been relentless and there is still a substantial amount of ice (20" according to Bout Time's post) we need to get the pens prepped and ready to go for the fish. We will be working on re-netting the pens this Saturday, March 28, starting at 9:30AM. The pens are located on the northern property of Bayside Marina on the north side of the blue barn. They are both accessible and we hope to be done by 12:30PM. The forecast is for a cold sunny day which is better than the present forecast for Sunday which is calling for showers. If you are able to help out it would be greatly appreciated. Call me (Phil) if you have any questions at 315-709-9958. Thanks in advance. Fair Haven Fishing Association

I won't be able to make it this year, but my daughter will be there with my money. She is excited to spend it and I am equally excited to see what she comes home with - it will be like Christmas when I see her I am sure. She also said she will teach me what she learns from Captain Pete.

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Great to see that we will have people involved. A schedule of events (net pen project, tournaments, wounded warriors, meetings), informaiton on how to sign up to recieve emails, donation information, etc... should be posted within the next two weeks. Thank you to all of the Fair Haven Fishermen that will be stepping up to improve the fishery and the experience within Fair Haven. Please watch for information on this site. I am awaiting some feedback and am trying to solidify some things before posting to avoid changes and misinformation. Thanks Phil

We are looking forward to helping improve the fishery and fishing experience out of Fair Haven. At this point the officers will be getting in contact with each other and setting up a tentative schedule for the year in terms of meetings, work days (net pen work, fish arrival day work, fish stocking work, sign up for feeding and cleaning the pens, wounded warrior weekend help, and possibly Fair Haven fishing derbies/tournaments out of and back to Fair Haven). As information becomes available this will be the primary place that it will be posted. Anyone interested in helping improve the Fair Haven fishing further please look often and information will be made available as to how to get involved - it is the only way to make this work. This is new to all but one officer and it is in a state of progressive evolution for us so please keep that in mind. A big thank you to all of the guys and gals that started the association from the ground up and got it to this point. Sincerely, Phil Lucason

See you there.

A big thank you to all of the anglers out of Fair Haven who helped the boats with the Wounded Warriors on board with real time information that lead to more fish on the rods for these men and women. All of the information on color, depth, lure type, speed, and the information on where there was a heavy temp break helped out tremendously. It was a huge success and a true community effort (on and off the water). The fish boards and tables at Anchor Marina and Resort were to capacity and were surrounded by many smiling faces. Anyone planning for next years event - the soldiers arrive on June 19th and will be fishing on June 20th. On June 21st we will be hosting the "special kids" fishing on the bay. Help or donations for either or both of the days is greatly appreciated. Anyone looking to be involved next year directly or who wishes to donate to next years event can contact Cindy at 845-665-4119 or Allen at 315-529-2126.

I am placing a copy of the email I recieved in case people are looking to help out with this ongoing event that has doubled in size (number of soldiers) this year. Anyone can contribute in many ways, such as showing support at the parade on Friday evening honoring these men and women, or if you are out on the water on the Saturday and happen upon a hot setup and are willing to let the boats know so that we can put a few more fish on the lines for these guys (channel 72) it would be greatly appreciated, or you can make a monetary or items donation. The contact information is located at the end of the email that was sent out. Thanks Fair Haven, NY. The Fair Haven Fishing Association is hosting the 9th annual All Aboard Fishing Weekend Friday June 20 - Sunday June 22. This is the 9th year for Kids -- children with special needs -- and our 6th Fair Haven Wounded Warriors fishing event for our military personnel. 20 plus Kids from Fair Haven and the surrounding area and 25 Fort Drum soldiers in the Warrior Transition Program and with special needs will join us this year. The Wounded Warriors arrive Friday in Fair Haven at 3 pm and take in some activities at Anchor Resort and Marina. At 6 pm (PARADE) they are escorted to the American Legion by the FH Fire Department, Hannibal Legion riders, cub scout pack 885 and others (we've had many residents and visitors line Main Street to thank our service members). At 5:30 AM Saturday the WW anglers head out for salmon fishing on several association charter boats and when they come back with their fish and stories, the association captains and volunteers have a BBQ ready to top off the day. On Sunday, the action starts again with our Special Kids. We take them out for bass and panfish in the bay. The "competition" between the association member boats is fierce for the most and largest fish. Their day is capped off by another BBQ but it's not uncommon for many of the kids to fish off the docks at Anchor Resort and Marina with the fishing rod/reel combo given to them before they head back home. If you can assist with a monetary donation, it will help us provide the kids with a fishing equipment and give each Wounded Warriors a cooler stuffed with an assortment of gifts. Last year each WW was given a framed personal photograph of their fishing day, a trophy created and donated by a A-1 Trophies, (Syracuse) and combo tools, flashlights, DVD's, various sundries, etc. - we hope to fill the bag again this year Please send your donation to FHFA, PO Box 566, Fair Haven, NY 13064 or drop off your donation to Anchor Resort and Marina. Please send us an email to [email protected] letting us know what you are sending or donating so we can plan accordingly. Thank you. Alan Avrich Cyndi Borozny Linda Drogi Jim Jared Larry Knoll "All Aboard Project" Committee" www.facebook.com/allaboardfhfa We need your help! Please consider sponsoring a Kid or Wounded Warrior or both. $15, $25 or more. Please make checks out to: FHFA All Aboard FHFA PO Box 566 Fair Haven,NY13064 315-529-2126

Can't wait - the two girls are equally excited - especially with cabin fever peeking right now - we need the fishing fix.

ELOSTA will have its monthly meeting this coming Wednesday June 19th at 7:00PM at the Mexico VFW. Captain Brian Garrett of Tall Tails Charters will be presenting information on new copper techniques that he has been having success with as well as new gear that he has been using. Captain Garrett has had two top ten finishes in the last two major tournaments and is willing to share his information to help put more fish in your boat. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Thank you all for allowing my family and every other American family to be as free as we are. Great video - really sums it up.

A big thank you to Andy Bliss for an exceptional presentation last night. There was a lot of good information and insight shared with those in attendance. It was greatly appreciated by all and it should help put more fish in the boats. I know my daughter was excited, it was the first thing she talked about this morning before school.

On Wednesday May 15th at Gander Mountain in Cicero ELOSTA will have its monthly meeting and seminar. It will begin at 7:00PM and the guest speaker will be Andy Bliss (owner and operator of Chasin Tail Adventures Charter and Guide Service and First Mate on the Cold Steel Charter operation and Team). Andy is accomplished in each fishing platform and has a wealth of information about fishing different parts of the lake and the species within the lake. On Wednesday he will be discussing brown trout fishing. This is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.