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You can not target fish that are out of season in NY State! If when fishing for other fish that are in season and you catch a fish that is not in season the fish is not to be removed from the water and is to be released imeadiatly without removing the fish from the water. Catching more of the same fish that is out of season from the same place means your targeting that species and that is going to get you in trouble.Seasons are there so that the fish species can spawn uninterupted! Capt. Larry D. Jones http://www.mostlymuskies.com

The Tourney is totaly Catch & Release! Individual Entry,Each Entry can Enter their (1)One Longest Muskie and can win only one prize.Someone in the Tournament must wittness another Tourney Fishermen's Release Form.Only Muskies 40 inches and over are eligibale to win the prices.Tournament hours are Midnight to 4:00 p.m. June 19th. All release forms must be turned in at Long Point State Park by 5:00 pm to be counted for the Prize Money.If your registered you don't have to check in anywhere before you start fishing.Incase of a tie by having two fish caught that are of equal legnth,the fish caught with the earliest time will be the winner,the later caught fish will bump down.Tourney Packet with Release Forms,Map of Lake and Rules will be mailed on May 15th to all Tourney Entrants.Those in by April 1st pay $30 Entry Fee and go into the Drawing for a St.Croix Avid Rod of their choice,after April 1st the Entry Fee goes up to $40 with $10 going directly to the Bait Fish Fund! Capt. Larry

The U.S. Coast Guard stopped every boat in the Buffalo Harbor last November enforcing the Life Jacket Law,more then once.It was then that I was informed that the type 3 PFD's that my clients were wearing had to be Type 1 from November 1st to May 1st.So then I followed up with a call to the Marine Safety Office Buffalo to get clarification on the Type 1 vs. Type 3 since it was a State not Federal Law.I was told a vessel for hire can only have Type 1 PFD's on board,so that is what must be worn.So I got rid of the key hole style type 1's and purchased the jacket style type 1's for this year! Capt. Larry

The Prendergast Musky Hatchery on Chautauqua Lake has been treating the eggs with Iodine to kill all VHS for three years now,its working all musky fry tested are VHS free! Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

Yes,it does apply to Lake Erie & Lake Ontario,the U.S. Coast Guard will fine you if your not wearing a PFD.But then it goes further if your a Vessel For Hire,your required to have and wear (Type 1 )Life Preservers from Nov 1st to May 1st. Then the 21 ft rule is bow water line to stern water line! Your vessel on paper may say 21ft but that is the anchor pulpit to swim platform,bow water line to stern water line may only be 18 ft! Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

All U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Charter Captians must have a T.W.I.C. card before they can operate.Those caught this year without the T.W.I.C. card will be fined and will loose their Merchant Marine Officers License.You also can't renew your License without getting the T.W.I.C. card first. If you watch closely what is going on in Minnisota on waters that you would have to take a canoe to get into those waters comming from sea,they are making a large number of guides get the U.S. Coast Guard License.Rummers I hear that those Homeland Security Controled Lakes will include many Lakes of size in multiple states in the near future.Those Lakes are listed on U.S. Coast Guard District Navigatable Lists,they include Finger Lakes and Chautauqua Lake.So in the near future those Guides may have to get a U.S. Coast Guard License and T.W.I.C. card as well. Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

Bob, Talking muskies with you and sitting through John Bondy's seminar was fun.See you on the water soon! I'm about to head out the door back to the Hamburg Show. Capt. Larry

I believe it is at 1:00 p.m. for John Bondy's Seminar,come on out I'll join you at his seminar! Capt. Larry

We have 33 Tourney Entrants as of March 13th,be sure to get your Entry Fee of $30 in by April 1st for the Avid Rod Drawing! Capt. Larry

There is one Vendor in the back building that is selling Legend Plow's & Small Perchbaits for prices cheaper then Rollie & Helen's.He also has 80 lb & 100lb Fluorocarbon leader spools.Musky Joe has some Double Cow Girl copies and other lures.John Bondy does a jiging for muskies seminar at 1:00 pm today. Capt. Larry

Joe, The trolling on the South Basin,in the middle in 11 ft of water lining up the White Wall and Smith Boys(written on the roof) can be very good in July.Firetiger 5 1/2" Jtd Wiley's 30 ft back at 4.5 mph. Look for jumping bait fish as you troll through,then keep pounding the bait fish pods. Then casting Suicks in all Black color between the Lakewood Bar & Derby Bar down the slot can get a 50"er in July as well! You could take a Charter with Me or Guide Mike Sperry for one day if you need to learn the spots in the South Basin,will put you on the good spots without taking long hours to learn them on your own,more time catching fish! Capt. Larry D. Jones www.mostlymuskies.com

I'll be at the Hamburg Show from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday thru Saturday and Noon to 4 pm on Sunday at the Niagara Musky Assoc. Booth. Anyone that wants to pay their Chautauqua Tourney Entry Fee can do so there or just stop by and chat muskies,come on by! John Bondy will do a good Seminar each day on Jiging Plastics for Big Muskies! Capt. Larry D. Jones www.mostlymuskies.com

E.L.E.C.B.A. is Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Assoc.,I'm the Vice Pres. and run the Random Drug Testing Program. Capt. Larry

Chautauqua Hieghts Campround on the hill above Dewittville,NY,over looking Chautauqua Lake view.They have large cottages for rent,great swimming pool,little store,play grounds etc..Midway Amusement Park is close by and so is Long Point State Park,Marina & Boat Launch. http://www.chautauquahgts.com/ Capt. Larry D. Jones www.mostlymuskies.com

We have 29 Entrees to the Chautauqua Tourney as of today,remember to get in by April 1st for the Avid Rod Drawing! Capt. Larry

There has been no public anouncement yet,but it looks like we were able to get NY State to keep the Boat Launch & Marina open at Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake.I would say the launch price will most likely go up in cost by two or three dollars,but it will be still open! Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

There has been no public anouncement yet,but it looks like we were able to get NY State to keep the Boat Launch & Marina open at Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake.I would say the launch price will most likely go up in cost by two or three dollars,but it will be still open! Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

If anyone wants Gator Spoons I can find out the cost from Lindy / Pradco and place an order for them.It would be a one time wholesale purchase for LOU Members. Capt. Larry D. Jones www.mostlymuskies.com

You can go to Cave Run Lake KY and fish right now! Open water ,no Ice,casting the shore edges of gravel areas with Rattle Traps or twiching 13S Rapala's! Capt. Larry

This past Sunday I found out that NY State was going to save only $43,000.00 by Closing Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake.Gee I wonder how much Tourisom Dollars will be lost,maybe in excess of $2 Million with no deep water boat launch on Chautauqua Lake open to the public. Capt. Larry D. Jones Vice Pres. E.L.E.C.B.A.

We have 27 people signed up as of today! Be sure to get in by April 1st so your in the Drawing for the St.Croix Avid Rod of your choice! Capt. Larry

I found out Sunday that Closing Long Point State Park will only save NY State $43,000.00!!!! I wonder how many dollars the Tourisom of the Chautauqua Lake Area would loose with Long Point State Park Closing? Most likely over 2 Million!! Capt. Larry

I could not get the Double 10's deep enough with a fast retrive.Went to Stud Dog (like 3/4 legnth Eagletail),single thumper blade,big profile and began to catch fish! Capt. Larry D. Jones http://www.mostlymuskies.com

With NY State Closing State Parks & Historical Sites one must understand that they are also looking at Hatcheries as well.It is very important right now that we are showing support for the Prendergast Musky Hatchery.The best way to do this is by fishing the June 19th Chautauqua Musky Cash Tournament or sending a donation to the Chautauqua Bait Fish Fund.From the Tourney & Donations we are hopeing to Purchase around $6000.00 worth of Fathead Minnows to feed the Musky Fry at Prendergast extra behond the regular number of Fathead Minnows put in each pond.These extra Fathead Minnows mean extra growth for the Musky Fry before being stocked in NY waters,better chance of survival!We need to show that many people care about Prendergast Hatchery and we are there in a support level,this is very important right now as NY State is looking every where to cut funds to get closer to state budget that is deep in the minus!

One of the biggest losses for the state of NY for running a state park with boat launching facilities is Liability Insurance,Utilities Bill & Maintenance.The revenue brought in by park entrance and launch fees is less then what it costs for Liability Insurance,Utility Bills & Maintenance. For each Tournament I run on Chautauqua Lake with 100 or less fishermen entered it cost me $356.00 for Liability Insurance.I could only imagine the cost of Liability Insurance for a state park with a swimming beach,boat marina and boat launch would be for the whole year.But then again if Long Point State Park was changed over to a Campground along with the Marina,Swim Area & Boat Launch,it could pay for its self.Make 50% of the camp sites seasonal year rental and the other 50% daily and weekly rental.Being right on the lake it would be full all summer long! Capt. Larry