Capt Vince Pierleoni

Good question Brian, thats probably something they are tossing around. Considering the time of year(warming surface temps) out of respect for the trout I would suggest no cull . I know these guys put alot of thought into this. Keep in mind they will want to keep it "one division friendly". If culling was allowed it could be tougher for the less experienced teams. Because the AM divisions have been so poorly participated, having one nice prize for the top scoring AM is brilliant. Typically, with small fields in that division there was only one true prize. Now, the AMs can fish for the whole purse AND have their special prize. Good job, committee. No matter what they decide for box, 9,10, or 12, save the date Brian because this is right up your alley. I'm sure further restriction will have to be put on the Lakers but whether its one or two of those you know them by name!

Thats not necessarily true, Mav. Whats being considered a Pro-Am in Niagara these days is "night and day" different from what came over from Michigan in 1985. Its a generic term used in many sporting events. I'm excited to see what the new committee comes up with at the Oak, a port certainly worthy of a tournament.

These guys are already working hard on this already from what I hear through the grapevine. Mid Summer in Sodus Pt., Yes!

I'm getting alot of questions about this wherever I go. This should be to Lake Ontario Salmon fishing and Niagara county what Super Bowl week is to the hosting city.

Brezman, If its a bracket mount swim platform, then yes it is removeable. I have done this more than once. If you are fairly handy then you can do it with a helper. Make sure any transom holes where the hardware are removed get plugged with stainless hardware and quality caulk made for use below waterline. You could have a glass guy fill the holes, but a future owner may prefer the swim platform back on. If you are unsure about any of this have a boatyard do it. Good luck.

If you do, buy the brand name. The knock-offs are inferior and end up dropping fish. The scale is fairly accurate, but they are not perfect in not causing damage to the fish. If you are harvesting the fish, they will allow people that do not want to hold the fish or are not strong enough to hold them to display them. As a catch and release tool, I think they are best used grasping the fish(primarily large Kings and Lakers) while in the water and dislodging the hook while the water supports the fishes weight. If used on smaller Salmon and trout the jaws aren't as heavy and they can split. If you do buy one to aid in safely releasing large Kings, remember to use the lanyard as one snap of the head will rip it out of your hand. Warm water releases after long battles with large Salmon are challenging at best, but sometimes a King can be pulled through the water allowing water to flow across the gills and it will be better prepared to plunge down. I believe I read where the Yankee boys even utilize a tow rope for this purpose.

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Thanks for being considerate of everyones schedules. Looking forward to it!

Those stand offs are unforgettable! Congrats Rob!

I'm buying a pink camo firearm. Congrats!

For sure. Sat through tues will be as good as it gets.

Happy Birthday Pete! Good luck with those Jersey deer!