Here’s my newest addition. A 13 foot inflatable MacKenzie pontoon boat!
Looking for a luxury way to fish ponds and small lakes quietly, for trout, bass and pike? This baby does it all. From the comfort of your swivel seat, you can use the standing platform and lean bar (with stripping basket) to make those perfect casts into places you’ve only dreamed of.
Two front compartment bags can carry your tackle, lunch, beverages and supplies for the day. This very versatile craft will provide many unique opportunities to clients looking for something a little different than just a regular boat or float tube.

2 fishing lectures at Gander Mountain….done.
Spring LOSA fishing seminar….done.
With help, 1700 trees planted along the banks of the Salmon River….done.
Purchase and assembly of a new 13ft, 2-person inflatable pontoon….done.
Launching and docking the 20ft ADVENTURE for the summer….done.
Getting the 14ft runabout ready….still in progress.
Ladies Fly Fishing Seminar, hosted by LOSA….June 14th.
Guiding for spring steelhead, atlantics, brookies and browns….ongoing.
Fishery meetings….ongoing.
Booking trips for late fall/early winter steelhead….>reserve early!<

Have a great spring and summer everyone. Thanks for stopping!

Interested in “dropback Steelies” making their way out of the Salmon river, slamming almost anything in their way? How about smaller trout like bows, browns and brookies in smaller streams? Ready to learn some new techniques on how to read water, improve your presentations, where to go? I can help. It’s what I do. I enjoy your company as much as you enjoy a great outing. Cast your thoughts and requests for spring trips my way and I’ll try to fulfill your fishing wishes!

I have been asked by Gander Mt. to do 2 seminars this spring at the Cicero, NY store.

The first one will be held on Wednesday March 26th, from 7-9pm. I will cover “Techniques, Tactics & Tips” in using both fly and spin methods for trout fishing.

The second one will be on Wednesday April 23rd, from 7-9pm. I will be covering the “3 T’s” but for fly fishing for bass, pike and panfish!

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Looking for a place to get great information about fishing, environmental issues, organizations, and even some humor?

Forever Fishing Forums is the place to visit. We have a good crew of contributors that help make this site a step above many other discussion sites. I am honored to be one of the moderators for this site and hope that more anglers will join in and help it grow. Stop by and check it out!

http://foreverfishing.proboards100.com/

As we come into this new year, I am humbled by so many of the new friends and aquaintences I have met through this thing we all love, called fishing. It is in this spirit that I am looking forward to seeing folks I have met over the years and to keep meeting new ones, sharing things, having fun and leaving something good behind.

With that……I wish you all the best of the New Year and hope your time fishing brings you all the joys of what an outdoor experience should be….relaxation and enjoyment!

~Fred~

If anyone is interested, I have a really nice sound system from my rockin’ days that I’m putting up for sale. It’s an offer you can’t refuse if you’re looking for a deal and a complete setup. I also have a nice electric guitar for sale.
Everything is in excellent condition.

Contact me (via e-mail on this site) for details and pics!!!

Over the years, I have found guiding for Chinook and Coho salmon to be more of an undesirable experience than anything. The main reason is the crowds and unethical behavior that my clients witness, while trying to learn traditional and ethical methods to catch salmon. In short, it’s a zoo. To me, this is not the kind of experience I care to put good clients into for the fees they pay me. I regard a quality day on the water as one that a person can learn, have plenty of room to fish, and not see bad things happening around them. So, with that being said…..

Starting in 2008, my services will only cover spring and summer trout (any species) and Atlantic salmon on NYS rivers, streams and tribs. I will not be offering trips for the fall runs of Pacific salmon, but will start guiding for Steelhead and Browns, starting November 1st. My desire has always been to give my clients a quality trip in a stress-free setting. These new changes will attempt to accomplish that. Fishing needs to remain fun!

A few times a year, a bunch of us get together and spend a day scouring the river to clean up all the trash and monofilament left behind by……well, inconsiderate anglers.

Here’s the link to the effort, by some great anglers who were there. Many thanks to those who donated $ to make it happen too!

http://www.co.oswego.ny.us/info/news/2007/111507-3.html

It’s been a good salmon season on the Salmon River despite the drought conditions we’ve had this year. Regardless of the low water levels, the fish came! Clients had a great time and some beautiful salmon were caught using traditional fly fishing methods.

Now it’s time to think about Steelhead and Brown Trout. As the seasons change, so do the tactics. For fly fishing, I teach traditional fly and spey style fishing. For spin, I teach drift and float, using spin tackle. To know the tips and methods to become successful, is what people hire me for. And now, something new this season….I am reducing the daily rate for guiding services. From November 1st 2007, to April 30th 2008, my daily fee will only be $150/person, per day!
I will provide you with a quality day of fishing along with a riverside lunch, and if needed, rods/reels/flies/baits and materials. Please bear in mind this is only for weekends for the rest of this season, through spring of 2008.

The number of Steelhead has been increasing over the years primarily due to the 1 fish 21″ size limit for the river. Recruitment has been high and we’ve enjoyed fantastic fishing from past seasons. This year looks even better! Looking to get a few hard-fighting silver freight trains on your line? Need to see beautifully colored huge brown trout slam your presentation? Give me a call or e-mail and book a trip now!