Can’t wait. This weather is crazy 1 day 30 degrees next 50 degrees when is spring, 47 more days. OK hope I can wait I am almost done with all the tying I need to do for the spring fishing season and started on the Summer. So now what, I ask. Get ready for Bass… Continue Reading
Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Expo
I think Niagara fishing and outdoor expo was a great success. I was there all 3 days and seen a lot of old friends and mete a lot of new ones. I just want to give a shoot out to Trever at Fish Hawk booth and my friend at the Shimano booth Matt also wanted… Continue Reading
New Boating LAW
Boating Education New York State requires certain boat operators to have a boating safety certificate. New York and most other states do not require a “license” to operate your personal recreational boat. There are licenses for operating a boat on a professional level such at sightseeing or charter fishing or even commercial work boats such as tug… Continue Reading
Free Fishing Days 2019
DEC Announces 2019 Free Fishing Days in New York – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The free fishing days program is part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative and the upcoming free fishing days are the first of several planned for 2019, including June 29-30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting… Continue Reading
APRIL 1 Trout Opens
DEC Delivers – Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe Trout Season Opens April 1 Although the opener is traditionally met with snow, high flows and cold temperatures, April 1 is nonetheless the opening day for trout… Continue Reading
Fish Stocking
Each year DEC releases approximately 900,000 pounds of fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state. These fish are stocked for two main purposes– to enhance recreational fishing and to restore native species to waters they formerly occupied. Raising these fish is a big task that requires precise methods… Continue Reading
DEC Releases 2016-2018 Great Lakes Program Progress Report
People and Communities Are Benefiting from Collaborative Projects to Restore New York’s Great Lakes Resources New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the 2016-2018 progress report on the restoration and protection of New York’s Great Lakes resources. The report, released to commemorate World Water Day, highlights… Continue Reading
Charter Fishing and Tipping
Charter Fishing Tipping Do you tip the Captain? On 1 man Charter Boat operation. This question comes up a lot. Do you tip the Charter Captain, and if so, how much? Well, there has been a lot of articles written on this subject and many opinions on it to. Most charter boat tipping articles… Continue Reading
How to Be a Good First Mate
For those who are old enough to remember Gilligan’s Island, you probably have an idea of how not to be an effective first mate. Here are some qualities and qualifications for those who want to be a good first mate 1) Understand what a first mate is, and what his duties are. On a small… Continue Reading
Walleye running a little late (Lake Erie Eastern Basin)
Walleye running a little late but be patient. When they start they will be on fire call get the date(s) you want call today 716-940-2845 or visit https://www.1stChoiceCharters.com Continue Reading