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That's a nice (photo) shot Kevin.  Looks Like a frosty morning.

As for you thrill seekers.  Take a selfy or have a buddy take a pic of you hiding behind the decoy.  I want to see that.

My first response when I read this is season is closed but then I remembered that the lower part of the Delaware is open year round.  ABout the ice...  I hate ice fishing.  The chemung was iced up solid until last week when it turned brown.  If you know the places they hold in the winter, try them as soon as the ice lifts.  With these longer days they will start migrating upstream soon as the water starts to warm.  40's is already warm.  Good luck.  I would love to fish the Delaware but it is too far me to hop in the P/U and go there.

Mums the word is funny...  I always hear that they slayed them about 2 weeks after it is all over.  haha.  Same holes that I fished with nothin.  Timing is everything with those eyes.

   Thanks for all the info. guys!   I do know Vanish  s^*ks

This is the only line I have ever thrown away before it was even used.  Absolutely horrible.

I just Stopped being such a tight wad with my line last year and started using Seaguar on a whim because a lot of the fishing programs were using it.  I am very impressed.  I use to use P-line flouro exclusively but I am spending a little more for quality this year.  Good luck.

jimski2,

do you know if the Seneca Nation built the walleye hatchery yet?

Joe

Went to Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday and of course did my discount duuuuubble check with the guy behind the counter and "nope" "sorry" "we don't carry that".  That's when he told me that Field and Stream (Dick's owns) store that is opening up is going after the outdoor sportsman market and that the store is going to compete with the Cabela's and the Bass Pro Shop's and the Gander mountains which I said, it won't be hard to compete with Gander Mountain.  He claimed they have a dedicated fly shop, a larger selection of hunting and fire arms and even a marine area.  The Store in Horseheads is supposed to be the flag ship store meaning they want it to be impressive which is something residents down here in the southern tier will not be use to.  They expect people to travel to it like they do to Auburn and Hamburg.  Slated to open in October.

After doing some research, I see that this is relatively new store concept.  There are 2 stores.  1 near Pitt and 1 in Kentucky.  They are also opening one in Rochester at Market place Mall later on.  Cabelas is opening a store in Cheektowaga near Buffalo this year.  Way to go Andy!!!

My opinion is that the worse that can happen is that the store will have junk that I can get for half the price on Amazon.  I have some reservations but the hype has got a little buzz to it.  After this winter, I think I can get excited about just about anything.  I think next weekend I will read the stocking report off the DEC website.

Joe

I also heard Mud Bay was tough. 6' of slush below the ice has some pushing PVC pipe through the holes and skimming slush out just to be able to fish.

That's a level of dedication I didn't know about.  I am impressed.  I decided to pack it in until the opener.  If it warms up a bit I can start on the Honey Do list.

My fault.  I didn't make the trip.  I am curious though if anything was talked about regarding...

1. Catherine Crk
2. smelt
3. gobies
4. lamprey

You musky guys make me laugh, just like my box call collection for turkeys!  These lures/calls catch way more hunters and fishermen.  No wonder our wifes don't understand!  But how many purses do they have??? LOL!

True True True.

That lure looks fantastic.  How much bourbon did it take to finish it?

I want to be legit but apparently my card isn't good enough. 

I will try again from home.

I just received another one.

Assemblyman Bill Nojay proposes SAFE Act repeal

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s3321280.shtml?cat=565

(Sent from News10NBC)

I have never attended any of these meetings for state of the lake(s).  I think I can make one of these.  Is it worthwhile?

Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press release:

As part of Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, the public will have the opportunity to discuss the Western Finger Lakes fisheries at three upcoming public meetings in February and May, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.

The February meetings will concentrate on the fisheries of Seneca, Keuka and Canandaigua lakes, while May meeting will focus on the fisheries of Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock and Conesus lakes.

"These public forums on the State of the Western Finger Lakes provide an opportunity for DEC Fisheries scientists to share their knowledge about the fishery resources," DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said. "Governor Cuomo supports these efforts to provide excellent opportunities for interested anglers to interact with the managers who study these fisheries. Our staff is committed to sound management of the Finger Lake's fisheries resources and strives to maintain high-quality angling opportunities and the associated economic benefits they support."

The Finger Lakes and their tributaries support thriving populations of fish, including a variety of trout and salmon, bass, walleye, yellow perch, panfish and esocids. Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock and Conesus lakes comprise more than 73,000 acres, and a 2007 statewide angler survey estimated more than 883,000 angler days spent on these Finger Lakes. The estimated value of these fisheries exceeded $12 million to the local New York economy.

Meeting dates and locations are:

Tuesday, February 25, 2014: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Stage 14 in the Student Center at Finger Lakes Community College's main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, (Ontario County). Marvin Sands Drive is located off Lakeshore Boulevard. Ample parking is available. For directions and a campus map, visit: http://flcc.edu/directions/.

Thursday, February 27, 2014: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Watkins Glenn High School auditorium, 12th Street, Watkins Glen, (Schuyler County).

Tuesday, May 20, 2014: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ELIM Bible Institute's Tab Chapel, 7245 College Street, Lima (Livingston County).

DEC fisheries biologists will provide updates on the status of trout and salmon fisheries, warmwater fish, fishing regulations, sea lamprey control and DEC's Angler Diary Program. There will be time allotted at the end of each scheduled program for the audience to interact with the presenters.

In conjunction with these meetings, DEC will host an Angler Diary Program quality Control meeting prior to each meeting from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. All current Angler Diary Keepers and anyone interested in joining the program are invited to attend.

Governor Cuomo's Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative is an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities throughout the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various sites across the state, stocking as much as 900,000 pounds of fish, expanding fishing clinics and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions. Through these efforts, New York has become a premier destination for bass fishing tournaments at the Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain and Oneida Lake.

In support of this initiative, Governor Cuomo this year has proposed the creation of 50 new land access projects, which will connect hunters, anglers, bird watchers and others who enjoy the outdoors to more than 380,000 acres of existing state and easement lands that have gone untapped until now. These 50 new access projects include building new boat launches, installing new hunting blinds and building new trails and parking areas. In addition, Governor Cuomo included $4 million for hatchery upgrades in this year's Executive Budget.

Saw this on Craig's list.  I guess I will be lookin for another place to get fatheads.

Leftover inventory from Seneca Marine, a bait, tackle and marine shop that recently closed in Watkins Glen. Inventory includes fishing rods, reels, lures and other Finger Lakes related fishing gear. All prices discounted at 25%-50% off. Call for appointment. 6o7 5three5 six6nine0

Seneca Bait and Tackle  is no longer there.

Fishy Business is by the Keuka Lake State Park on Pepper Rd. 607-368-2306

Please be civil.  The real strength of one's character comes with what is not said. 

True that.  I don't like ice either.  I keep hoping the river opens up before it closes.

http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/sign-petition-support-senator-nozzolios-legislation-s5626

Seneca Bait and Tackle  is no longer there.

Fishy Business is by the Keuka Lake State Park on Pepper Rd. 607-368-2306

Just closed up?

First post I read was a first time poster who joined that day.  Doesn't warrant a response.  But I will respond to some later comments.  I never drink out on the water.  I stopped that early on, but until i quit drinking altogether 2 years ago... I use to get a nice craft beer for the ride home.  I called it road soda.  I would be falling asleep driving until I stopped and picked it up - then I was fine.  Now I use caffeine and temper but those b-vitamins worked a lot better.  I didn't tie it on, I just drove home.  For those of you who do not know the difference, my sincere apologies... 

Hey, I just got this e-mail this morning.  I do not know anything other than what I am posting.  Amateur film maker captured this as you can tell.  No need to comment on that.

What I got,

Most of NT is closed to Deer Hunting....
 
This was recently taken in a backyard on Robinson Road in North Tonawanda, New York,
near Sweeney Street. About 1/2 mile from Berry electric .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7eBPBUxmo4

Enjoy,

Joe

For those of you that think the second amendment doesn't affect you.  Think about the guaranteed rights you do care about because after the 2nd amendment is gone they will pick another one off (one that does affect you) but you won't have any means to push back by then.  _INDEPENDENT

Enjoy your free ice cream.

The plate is absent of vegetarian matter...

Started digging in my freezer and found a walleye, venison loin, and turkey breast.  Couldn't decide and got me  ....

Walleye was dampened dry and rolled in old bay pan fried in olive oil.

Venison was aged in a dry rub with olive oil/wine for 4 days propane grilled med/rare.

Turkey was marinated in dry rub/oil/wine for 1 day and propane grilled to done.

I e-mailed a guy I know who takes this seriously and this is his response.  All I asked him was to give me the pros and cons Cross vs compound.  Here is his response...

Joe,

So I have had this discussion with a lot of people and on the moral side of things it turns into an opinion.  I strongly encourage any able bodied person that wants to hunt archery should use a compound.  Compound bow hunting is what archery hunting is all about.  Putting in the time with your bow before season so your ready when it comes time to take the shot, makes a dedicated archer in my eyes.  Now as for pros and cons on the facts of each:

Crossbows: Pros - have a slightly longer range for the average shooter, easier to be accurate, do not require much practice or prep for season, faster

                        Cons – much louder, takes longer to load and reshoot if you get the opportunity, heavy

Compounds: Pros – lighter, able to be dead silent, average equipment and accessories tend to be cheaper, more able to be “tweaked†to the shooter, fun to shoot if you have the time

                           Cons – range is limited to less than 30-40 yards for the average shooter, takes a significant amount of time to get fluent with, slower speed = less kinetic energy

Just names a few.  In the end it is all up to the shooter and how much time and effort they want to put into it.  I shoot compound for hunting and competition so I’m pro compound and feel if you can shoot it then you should, if you are unable and want to hunt archery then that’s where crossbows have their place.