Looks like 71 and sunny for this one. Light west wind. Water temp was 48 Wednesday but should go up some by the 13th. No new weeds yet. Didn’t move any esox Wednesday but stuck a pig of an LMB.
Chapter 69 pike/tiger tournament is May 13th, 7am to 4pm. Register online at NYmusky69 or in person at the launch from 6 to 7am. Awards,food,and raffle afterwards at launch. Under 16 free. 27” minimum at this one. Any questions text 315 667 0222. Pic shows raffle items
26 anglers caught 2 muskies today. Brandon Marshall and Jason Eckman won it. Bucko Muro, Brooks Hendrix and Justin Jackson were second. Lots of skunks today but great weather and a good time. Thanks for coming out
Chautauqua big baller tournament is this Saturday October 29th. Casting only. Sign up online at NYmusky69 or in person at Pendergast launch from 6 to 7 am. Awards,bait raffle and food at gazebo in lakeside park afterwards. $100 per angler. 100% payout. Includes 5 bait raffle tickets and a T shirt. Any extra shirts available afterwards for $10. Any questions text 315-667-0222. Weather looks good.
34 anglers caught 7 muskies today. Travis Young and Cal Norris won with a 41, also good enough for big fish. Chapter 70 wins the challunge again 73 to 6. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Oops. There is an event at the boathouse tomorrow and they don’t want trailers in the parking lot. We will have to do the awards and raffle at the launch. Sorry
Waneta lake chapter challenge between 69 and 70 is October 1st from 7am to 3pm. Members $25, non members $35. Optional big fish pool is $5. Under 16 free. Awards and bait raffle afterwards at boathouse on Waneta. Everyone who enters gets 5 bait raffle tickets. Our hedge against inflation. Register online at NYmusky69 or at the launch from 6am to 7am. Text questions to 315 667 0222
When I get hit boatside I try to walk the fish to the back hoping it will dive or swim away from the boat driving the hooks home. This works better for me than staying put while the fish goes nuts