North American Fishing Club New York

Where friends stop in.

wellsley — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:41:35 GMT

Ed, and Pete how are you guys? I hope the winter is treating you well.

Good Morning New York!

turnip — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:17:50 GMT

Good mornin all yous boogers...hehe! I hope ya have a great day and a

Fishing in the Fort Drum area

jheacock88 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:34:41 GMT

Hello. I'm new to the fishing around Fort Drum, and really fishing altogether. The most I've ever really done was largemouth fishing in my dad's pond with worms and bobber, and then smallmouth in the Black River behind the base. I didn't get much chance to go out because I was getting ready for deployment. I am currently deployed but am looking for spots/tips/ and fishing buddies because my wife is going to be staying in Virginia for the time I'm at Drum before I PCS. It looks like I'm going to mostly be gettin in on ice fishing, however it also looks like I'll still have water in a lot of places when I return.

Smelt

rsmikh — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:34:41 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knew of any decent locations to catch smelt this time of. I live in Rochester and don't mind driving to the spot. Thanks for your help.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

wellsley — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:52:33 GMT

I hope everyone has a very Thankful holiday.

HOW LONG DO YOU PLAN ON FISHING THIS YEAR?

wellsley — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:13:44 GMT

How long will you fish this fall? Or will you fish all year?

If you put your fishing rods up for the winter, when do you start fishing in the spring?

wellsley — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:19:39 GMT

So when do you start fishing in the spring?

allegany county, new york

dodgecreekpond — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:39:05 GMT

i have a 1 acre pond, stocked with large mouth and sun fish. members wecome. send me a message on here

SHORE FISHING

wellsley — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:01:35 GMT

How many NYer's out there shore fish? Where do you fish? ( lakes, rivers, creeks, ponds, dams) And of coarse what do you fish for?

Trout Fishing Spots

jconway23 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:38:19 GMT

Hello All,
Just looking for some suggestions on some trout waters to fish once the season opens. I am a PA resident but also have my NY license. I'm looking for some places near the PA/NY border if I was coming from the Lake Wallenpaupack/Pocono's area. I'm fairly close to Narrowsburg via rt. 652. I'm very close to I-84 as well which I'm sure there are plenty of options. I know this question is rather vague. Just looking for a quick place to travel after work.

Jesse

Simple Day

seabassslayer — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:47:11 GMT

Today I fished for about two hours at a local lake on Long Island. I tryed out two new bass lures and lost both of them immediatley. There lots of sunnies and bluegills around. And a few small largemouth bass and small trout. Lots of carp still around. Just another day at the lake/river.

St. Lawrence River

jroberts3 — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:07:24 GMT

Hey, this is a similar post to last year. Myself and a bunch of friends head up to the St. Lawrence yearly. I was wondering how the conditions have been around Clayton and how the bite's been. Also wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I've done well in the past on lipless crankbaits, jigs and grubs, and x-raps. I'm looking to branch into some of the new havoc baits this year.

Thanks,

-Jesse

Trout season opened for most of the state.

wellsley — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:19:54 GMT

Opening day of trout season has come and gone. Anyone do any fishing if so what did you catch?

IF YOU FISH LAKE GEORGE YOU NEED TO READ THIS.

wellsley — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:55:45 GMT

Read this if you fish Lake George and take it seriously. This is a real threat to fishing as we know it on Lake George.

26 Feb 2012 01:26 PM
NAFC Members, as you begin to plan for the 20120 Meet at Rodgers Rock in May. I would like to share some info with you. Possible Inspections, Boat Washing & Gates on Lake George: Gentlemen and Ladies I do invite you to please visit a thread that I started on the Fish 307 foum http://www.fishingtheweb.com/forum/default.asp and under Regional Fishing Chat>New York (Lake George Region)>Sportsman Must Speak Up For Lake Access. Many of our Lake Champlain Fishermen may not be aware of the possible pending regulations for boat launching on Lake George. There is a group of people known as the Park Commission's Committee on Invasive Species Spread Prevention that are trying to get regulations against launching your boat anywhere into Lake George without a mandated inspection first. They also want boat washing stations in different loactions around the lake to wash your boat. They have now proposed the first boat washing station to be put at a central location of the lake at Norwal Marina in Bolton Landing. They have already stated a cost of $25 to $35 to wash your boat. Along with this boat washing station, they want gates to be installed at all public launches (not that there are many) on Lake George to prevent us from launching our boat except when an Inspector is on duty to inspect your boat. They want this first baot washing station to open this spring! Now if you think they will have any inspector on duty 24/7 then you live in fantasy world. Just imagine wanting to go fishing at 4:00 am or on a weekeday in October. Yes you already know the answer unless you live in that fantasy world. By the way NY DEC knew nothing of these plans untill one of our members mentioned it at a DEC meeting a couple weeks ago. There are many people including fishermen that say this is crazy and will never happen. Well they could be right, but some of these same people did get a law enacted in Warren County this past fall for transporting Invasive Species and that allows any law enforcement officer to stop you while you trailer your boat on any highway in Warren County, NY and give you a ticket for transporting an invasive. Yes if the sheriff hapens to notice some aquatic weed hanging from your boat or trailer, he can pull you over and give you an expensive ticket. They passed that law in less than 30 days from first talking about it and the public had no input. Now I know many of you may only fish on Lake George one week per year or not at all. Even if you don't fish Lake George, just think if they make this law for Lake George, where will they make it law next. I am a sportsman and avid fisherman and I do care about our fisheries! I don't want invasive species to be spread from one body of water to another. If any of you have watched me load my boat at any boat ramp, you have observed me wiping down my entire hull prior to strapping down my boat and driving away. Yes I have been called anal by fellow fishermen and my friends. It is true I am anal about my boat to keep it clean and I don't transport invasives down the road as I am proactive in prevention. Please visit the fish 307 forum. Also watch some of the local Newspapers such as the Post Star or the Chronicle for articles about this subject. There was a great article in the Feb 16-22 issue of the Chronicle weekly newspaper written bt Dan Ladd on page 30 about the Invasive Prenetion program and he quoted me in that article. I am planning more and I can use the support of all fishermen, hunters and sportsman associations to prevent the gating of public boat launches on Lake George or anywhere. Thank You... Walt Kendall, President of Lake George Fishing Alliance

TROLLING

wellsley — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:49:40 GMT

How many NYer's out there troll?
What do you troll for?
What setups do you use?

Rigging Leadcore

wellsley — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:56:06 GMT

It's time we try to jump start the New York thread. Not alot of participation and yet NY has so many members.

My question is how long of leader do you use on your leadcore and what do you use?
I'm going to rig a rod and reel with 27lb leadcore. I plan on using 20' of 17lb Trilene Fluorocarbon Professional.

2012 Sport Fishing Expo

Barresi — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:36:48 GMT

Hey New Yorkers...and you Jersey guys...lol This week is the 2012 Sport Fishing Expo in Suffern, NY. It's the Sport Fishing Super Show and the only sport show in the metro New York area with all the major fishing tackle manufacturers. You'll find the entire world of fishing and hunting and much more. It's America's FAVORITE SPORT SHOW!

See you there!

PICK A WATER

wellsley — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:28:44 GMT

Pick a water in NY and tell us about fishing there. (noticed I said water that includes salt water)

I will start with Lake Durant. Lake Durant is a swallow lake in the adirondacks mostly no more than 8' deep.

Fishing

Fish found within this lake include: largemouth bass, tiger muskellunge, brown bullhead, yellow perch, rock bass and pumpkinseed. The best time to fish on Lake Durant would be early morning and early evening. When fishing for muskies, it would be best to stay along the weedlines. When fishing for largemouth bass, it would be wise to fish near shallow, weedy, and stumpy areas. Most of Lake Durant is good bass habitat.

There is a launch and I have seen bass boats and other good size boats on it, I will not put mine on there. To many rocks, stumps and logs. I use a 12' row boat with a 6hp merc.

I catch some very large fish there every year.

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!

wellsley — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:43:27 GMT

I've cleaned out the garage and hope to clean the boat today and winterize it and put it in the garage for the winter.

Big Blue or Gang Green

wellsley — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:54:37 GMT

Ok New York. What's it going to be Big Blue or Gang Green? I'm hoping Big Blue pulls through. I want Philly to win this week and lose next.