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I happened to save them on the day that they were posted because I figured they would be removed quickly from that forum...

Sounds delicious! Almost like ceviche - I'd probably add some cilantro and lemon juice to that recipe...

Looks like you found brookie and pike fishin' heaven!

Gorgeous, both the fish and the location!

Apparently Canadice and Hemlock Lakes are excepted from the proposed moratorium on state land acquisitions in the New York State budget. Governor Patersen announced this during a speech this morning. http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2010100121017 I have mixed feelings about this because the lakes, the most pristine and least developed of all of the Finger Lakes, have been well-protected by the City of Rochester. The Department of Environmental Conservation has been managing fish and wildlife resources for the lake and I hope that the good work continues. If it ain't broken, don't fix it! Supposedly, this is being done to continue protection of the lakes by preventing them from being sold to private developers by the City of Rochester. I'm hopeful... Other thoughts?

Congrats on the nice catch from a kayak! I've caught brown trout and steelhead there, but haven't caught a salmon since I moved from Oklahoma - on my list of things to do. Too bad the Sandy is frozen over now... It's going to be a looooong winter. Let me know if you want to do more 'yak fishin' and want some company. I and my friends with the Western NY Kayak Fishing Association know of a lot of great places to fish from little plastic boats...

I know that this post is old, but I was doing a search and had a couple of comments. First, I thought that I was unique in using a retractable dog leash for an anchor line on my kayak and I had never thought about using it as a downrigger. Thanks for the awesome tip about how to troll for lakers in a kayak! I'll definitely give it a try this spring.

I encourage everybody to look at, enjoy, and share what we have now in terms of quality fisheries in the Great Lakes Region, because very soon it may all change for the worse. Much worse. These fish - Asian Carp - are going to invade the Great Lakes if they are not here already. It's definitely too late and certain to happen if they do not immediately physically separate the Mississippi River Drainage from the Great Lakes. When I worked as a biologist in the early to mid-90s on the Mississippi River and its tribs south of St. Louis during a couple of summers, there was the whisper of the Asian Carp because some had escaped due to flooding in 1993 in the deep south. When I returned there for summer work three years ago, they were already prevalent and and I experienced the dangers of dodging these jumping fish comparable to some of the more extreme scenes from these videos (see below). This happened only in the span of TEN YEARS! At the time, I was under the impression that they were a warm-water species and would be limited to the south. Now I come to learn that they thrive in colder waters. Kiss the already impacted Great Lakes fisheries goodbye. These carp will make the Round Goby seem like a welcomed and desirable species once they become established... Last week, one was killed in a man-made canal (the only water connection to the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River Drainage I believe...) during a purposeful fish kill to prevent the spread of this species into Lake Michigan. Although the video quality is relatively poor, I encourage you to watch both videos (a two part series) if you can stomach it. The first gives some background and the second shows dramatically what the risks are to the Great Lake and Canada.

Thanks! Hands down for me, it's absolutely the best way to fish.

Here is a collection of videos and still images that I put together about my summer and fall spent fishing in my Malibu Stealth 14 kayak... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcaYgFZ9IDM

Some folks I know catch billfish, tarpon, and sharks from kayaks. I look forward to the day I hook into a big salmon - hopefully this season. Here's an example of what you can do from fishing kayaks...

Sit on tops are probably your best choice for fishing platforms in larger bodies of water unless you plan on paddling a looooooong way and carry very little fishing equipment (one or two rods with small amount of tackle) or just want something light and small for quickie fishing in ponds. Most major kayak manufacturers are catering to anglers in a huge way and vast improvements have been made over the last couple of years. Instead of recreational kayaks with just a rod holder added on, kayaks are being designed and built for specific fishing applications - many are even stable enough to stand on for sight-fiishing, including the Malibu Stealth 14 that I paddle. More and more models are equipped with integrated electric trolling motors powered by next-generation lightweight batteries. As a Pro-Staff Member of Team Malibu Kayaks, I'm biased towards my company, but my association with this company came about because I sought out the best kayaks to fit my physique and style of fishing. My Malibu Stealth 14 has a capacity of over 600lbs which is more than plenty to carry myself and lots of fishing gear depending upon the water conditions. I recommend a sit on top that is a minimum of 12 ft in length if you are planning on going out on larger bodies of water like Lake Ontario or even coastal saltwater, but a 13-15 ft would be preferable. Get a kayak that fits you and your most common style of fishing. If you are a kayaker and plan to only occasionally fish from one, you might want a lighter and narrower model. If you want to puddle jump, a smaller recreational-sized kayak might do. I encourage you to visit a local kayak shop and try out a few demo models before you decided to make a purchase to get something that you know you will like. Once you find the one that you like, don't be afraid to ask for a better deal than what the dealer has for his listed price. Good luck! -Paul

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Malibu Kayaks Stealth 14 ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): 4 Sep 2009 Time on Water: 5 hrs Weather/Temp: Sunny 70s Wind Speed/Direction: W-NW Waves: Rolling Surface Temp: 72 Location: Vicinity of Sodus Bay LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: Total Boated: 16 Species Breakdown: 15 Smallmouth Bass, 1 Round Goby Hot Lure: 3" Tube Trolling Speed: Down Speed: Boat Depth: Lure Depth: 15-20 ft ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== My son (YakViper) and I headed out early Friday morning to meet a friend of ours (Jude) for a morning of kayak fishing out in Lake Ontario. "Big water" fishing in deeper water is something fairly new to me and I have only fished out in Ontario a few times with limited success on my own. We were really excited to be going out with someone who knew the location and how to fish there. The weather was sunny and a steady northwest breeze got the water rolling pretty good. Water temps at the surface was ~72 degrees. We found fish closer to the bottom in 15-20 ft. YakViper and I had success with tubes and Greg caught them on a fly rod and sinking line with a fly of his own creation that works well on Lake Ontario which he calls "Little Brown Turd". We caught fifteen smallies in about five hours of fishing. Most were "cookie cutter" 12"-13" bass, but I managed to get a nice 18". My first catch of the day was unexpected and unwanted - a Round Goby caught on a tube (re-hooked backwards to hold up for photo). The big rolling waves actually made for more fun than originally expected and fighting Lake Ontario smallies from deep clear water was a blast! They were real fighters! YakViper ready to go! Our knowledgeable Lake Ontario Yakfishin' guide for the day, Jude holding up a Lake Ontario smallie. Typical sized bass for the day. They fought like 5lbers though! My first and unwanted catch of the day, a round goby - scourge of Lake Ontario since its confirmed discovery in Lake Ontario in 1998. Nice 18" Lake Ontario smallmouth bass. Close-up. Another father-son fishing adventure under our belts! Canada is out of sight somewhere behind us...

Awesome pics!

I could only hope... For what it's worth, I have a couple of spare kayaks (large enough to get the job done) and a trailer to haul them if any experienced fall trib salmon anglers would like to give it a go if they are tired of wading and knocking elbows on the shore.

Name: Paul Location: Finger Lakes south of Rochester Home Port: Boat Name/Type: Malibu Kayak Stealth 14 I fish for: Mostly bass ================== I'm addicted to kayak fishing and have been going on the past six years. I mostly fish for bass, but am looking forward to my first fall-run salmon fishing from my 'yak! I kayak fish a lot in many regional waters and love exploring new places. I am always looking to make new friends on the water. This looks like a great online community and I'm looking forward to learning and contributing. -Paul

Great report! I definitely plan to do a trip on the Genny before it gets too cold this year. Your route looks like a good one. BTW, I'm a new forum member here and was hoping to find some fellow kayak anglers on here...