Yankee Troller

If anyone is interested in Sponsoring the event, or has a potential sponsor, please get in contact with one of the committee members.

Many tournament participants received an e-mail the other day about the Orleans County Pro Am being canceled. The tournament committee in Orleans County was unable to raise enough money to be part of the Western Cup, which combined the points from Niagara and Orleans County. Therefore, we were forced to build something a small town like Pt. Breeze could sustain for future events. Oak Orchard Open - June 6th-8th Tournament Committee: Bob Songin - Reel Excitment Mark Lewis - Devonian Paul Czarnicki - Free Spirit Richard Hajecki - Yankee Troller Entries: Oak Orchard Open - $400 Calcutta - $250 Friday Big Fish Condor Event - $100 > Calcutta and Big Fish Friday are optional > Any team can get in on the Friday event, which will probably be the first event in the King of the Oak (KOTO) for 2014 Tournament Limit: Each day half your box will consist of Trout, and the other half will be Salmon. Amateurs: Although everyone is fishing the same division the highest placing amateur team (team that doesn't hold a Captains license) will win a separate prize. Other Info: No Communication during the Saturday and Sunday event during fishing times, and teams must provide an observer. 25% of the field payback More to come as details are worked out. So, check back here or head on over and 'Like' our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oakorchardopen

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I wish! Local Knowledge would take some time to figure out. Not like the puddle we fish in up here.

What's MM 39? Got room for me to stay with ya?

There were issues with the Smart-Troll, and the few people who have them have mixed reviews. Personally, I'm waiting on that unit to become as reliable as it's competition. I think the concept is great. Another issue with the Smart-Troll is tourneys with no Comm. One Smart-Troll boat was told NO when asked if they could run a tablet in a Canadian event last Summer.

I know Roy well. I fish with him on Oneida. Headed there this week. Sent from my Droid Maxx using the Lake Ontario United App.

Thanks guys! BTW...this was a light tackle charter. The Sail and Tuna were taken on 15lb test! The Shark, well, that was another story!

Went up north this weekend chasing eyes! We got into them pretty decent. I hit my personal best on Saturday morning, and then topped it Saturday night. On the left was a 30" 11.5lb beast, and on the right was a 29.5" 12lb brute. Great time, good fishing, and some good friends! Even a few from LOU! My buddy Casey also took a nice one

Had the opportunity to join a few friends on a trip to Key West. They go every year, and they asked if I was interested, so I said what the heck! I've never been there, but what a great place! Foods great, weather is great, and life is so laid back there. Anyway we went on a charter for two days. They had fished with this guys for years, so they knew there would be no shortage of fish. Day 1 we stayed on top of the reefs and fished for Yellow Tail Snapper, but we caught Blue Runners, Cero Mackerel, Bull Sharks, Ramoras, tons of Bonita, and a few other species I might have forgotten. We got our limit of Yellow Tail, and I got so pissed at the sharks for eating our fish when we hooked them I hooked into a few of them on shark gear. We fished with Dale Bittner of Bait Stealer charters. Guys been doing it since he was a kid with his father. He knows the area well! Our Yellow Tail Some Cero Mackerel and maybe a Blue Runner My 6'/200lb Bull Shark Day two was a little calmer, so we went offshore and chased some Pelagics. My first Sailfish My first Blackfin Tuna Here are some other pics A Manatee A Pelican Obama supporters at the cleaning station waiting for a free handout Laid eyes on my first Buddy Davis!

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Old Rule read - Must be of at least 16 years of age on or before May 10th 2014. Rule now reads - Anyone under 16yrs old must be accompanied by a parent. We had a father who wanted his 14yr old son to fish the event with him, and it only made sense to allow this.

Although still a work in progress our new website is up and running. We will now have the ability to take all reservations and payments online. www.wilsonharborinvitational.com Also when registering for each of the events it will be necessary to access your email to confirm your registration and make payments. (similar to retrieving a forgotten password) WHI invitees will receive a password to access their account and make payments. Please call us if you would rather roll the old fashioned way. Wilson Harbor Invitational After receiving your invitation or to request one please visit the WHI tab where you will be able to create a profile and log in to make payments etc. As we get closer to May Tee shirt orders and dinner tickets will also be available here. Wilson Harbor Salmon Slam No invitation necessary open to all! By clicking the Salmon Slam tab you can check out the rules and register for the event. Please be advised an early bird prize of $300 will be drawn from all entries received by Feb 3rd 2014. Additionally you will be eligible for our daily drawings May 3rd- May 9th for some really awesome gear. 1 K a Day No Invitation necessary open to all! If your entry is received by Feb 3rd 2014 you are eligible for second place prize structure and our daily drawings May 3rd- May 9th brought to you by our sponsors on their respected day(s). A complete list of daily prizes will be available as sponsors come on board. Don’t miss out these will be some BIG prizes. All prizes for both the Salmon Slam and the 1 K will be awarded at our awards Banquet Sat May 10thwith over 400 people in attendance. Be advised there will be 2 weigh in facilities Wilson Boatyard in Wilson NY and Boat Doctors in Olcott NY open 9 am to 8pm each day of the event(s). We fully expect both facilities to have LIVE cameras to watch each fish come to the scales! Please keep in mind an SMS service will be available for up to the minute updates and weights along with a few surprises. The Salmon Slam and 1 K a day are for everyone! Combined with the LOC and you have the richest week of Salmon Fishing on the Great Lakes! If you have any questions or need clarity please dont hesitate to call 716-863-1001 or email wilsonharborinvitational@gmail.com.

Greg is correct on the dates although nothing official has been announced. These are the dates the committee has talked about.

John - my brother can show you how they are done. Michele @ Captains Cove sells them.