Archive for March, 2010

Lake Ontario and Finger Lake Tributaries now have active spawning steelhead.  Increased water temperatures (over 40 degrees), snowmelt, rainfall, greater daylight and the general approach of Spring coincide with steelhead on redds.  These aggressive fish vigorously chase each other, drive away lesser...

Many thanks to all who helped with Angler’s Workshop on March 20th.  Special kudos to our sponsor, JP Ross Fly Rod Co, as well as Leo Roth and his reporting for the Democrat and Chronicle – Read the Article Angler’s Workshop was a fun, successful event enjoyed by the 111 participants...

Small tributaries are clear and fishing well for fresh steelhead.  The increased water level this past week brought in fresh chrome and plenty of angling opportunities.  I’ve been so busy working, coaching and making final preparations for Angler’s Workshop that there’s been scarce...

The combination of increased sunlight, warmer temperatures and melting snow pushed water into our Lake Ontario Tributaries.  If you haven’t yet heard, steelhead fishing improved the past two weeks.  We could still use a soaking dose of rain, but fish are being caught in Eighteen Mile, Oak Orchard,...

The bluebird sky and temperature in the upper thirties convinced me to leave work early today for Oak Orchard River.  A friend of mine (Norm) was already fishing the river and he invited me to join him prospecting a popular run.  He was chucking a large chartreuse pattern to dredge up steelhead.  I...