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A fisherman’s dream home

A new listed property on Kasog Lake is a fisherman’s dream. Kasog Lake is a semi private Lake as there is just one pay to launch site and no true public access.

The lake holds bass, pike and panfish above average size. It is also just minutes from the world famous Salmon River and some great trout fishing on the Tug Hill Plateau.

Check it out here
https://www.furniarealty.com/Williamstown/New_York/Homes/Williamstown/Kasoag_Lake/Agent/Listing_476034010.html

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When you ask people their favorite fresh water fish to eat the most likely answer will be walleye.  Known for their excellent table fair walleye are a highly sought after prize in upstate New York.  They can be caught numerous ways but trolling and jigging are by far the most popular.  Also normally the most productive.

One of the best walleye waters in the North East sits right here in Central New York. Oneida lake isn’t known for producing big walleyes but it is known for having a huge population of them. That being said the past few years we have seen an uptick in larger fish being caught.  I am not talking 10+ pound slobs we see come from the Great Lakes but nice 4 to 6 pound fish that will provide you will some nice fillets.  Oneida Lake also offers some great perch fishing.  It is not uncommon to catch perch in the 10 to 14 inch range will fishing for walleye. We call these bonus fish.

Starting May of 2019 Wayne-o’s Guide Service will be offering Oneida Lake walleye fishing trips. These trips will be trolling and/or jigging.   I have partnered with Mike Tankersly, Full Tank Charters, and Chris Yard, Irish Knots Sport fishing, to offer these trips.  Between myself, Mike, and Chris we should be able to get you on the water almost any day from May through November.  Each boat can accommodate 2 to 3 anglers.  These trips will typically be 6 hours and be priced between $400 and $550.

Call 315-529-3886 to set up a trip today.

Oneida Lake Walleye

These walleye and perch are just a sample of what you can catch on Oneida Lake.

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I started fly fishing at 9 years old. Teaching myself by watching videos and reading L.L. Bean’s fly fishing hand book. I am not sure exactly when I started tying flies but I know it wasn’t long after. I was probably around 11 or 12 when I got my first fly tying kit. Even at a young age I knew flies where expensive and I would save money tying my own, or at least I thought.

Tying flies to save money is one the biggest myths in fly fishing. There are only 2 ways to tie flies and save money. The first is if you tie 3 dozen flies a day every day every year. Of course you would never need that many flies and could sell some to make up for all the materials and tools you have bought.

The other way you could tie and save money would be to never upgrade from the original fly tying kit you buy. If you don’t buy a $200 plus vise, $150 worth of new tools you “need”, $500 worth of different colors and sizes of hackle, $1500 worth of other feathers and furs, and don’t forget $200 worth of fly boxes for all the flies you are going to tie ahead of time.

We all know the only people who put money in their pockets by tying flies are commercial tiers. The reason we tie flies is because it is fun and there is nothing better than catching fish on flies that we have tied ourselves.  Sometimes when we see flies in the fly shop for $2.49 each we trick ourselves into  thinking we are saving money too.

As a guide I find that my guests enjoy the fact that I tie most of my own flies. They like the idea of catching fish on flies I have tied. Many of my guests who are also fly tiers like to bring flies for me try or to fish with on their trip.  I enjoy both.  I really enjoy emailing guests with pictures of fish I have caught on flies they tie for me.

Tying flies also gives the non steelhead fisherman something to do in the winter. Those of us in the Salmon River, New York area know that there is no off season here. We fish 12 months a year in New York.  A tough week during prime Salmon season on the Salmon River often means tying flies though the middle of the night between trips. The last thing you want is to run out of flies.

If you are thinking of getting into fly tying I highly recommend it. It is a great feeling catching fish on flies you have tied. It is also a great way to pass the time when you can’t get out on the water.

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Who is taking Monday off from work to go trout fishing?

I will be out for a couple hours Monday morning. Most trout streams near my house are Lake Ontario tributaries and therefore open for trout fishing all year around. Most of my time is spent fishing them for steelhead and lake run rainbows this time of year. Opening day however I like to travel north or south of my house in search of stream trout. It is a nice change of pace and I get to break out the fly rods that have just been sitting in the rack all winter.

This year I am going to head north looking for some large rainbows that I am hoping will still be up in the streams spawning. With the late winter we have had this year I am sure I will be all alone.

I will be offering guided trout trips in the Tug Hill region all summer long. These are all day trips that involve some hiking but will be well worth it.

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In New York State Walleye season opens on the first Saturday in May. I offer trips starting that Friday night at midnight through the month of June. The first two weeks of walleye season can be some of the best fishing of the whole year. It is not uncommon for 7 to 10 pound fish to be brought to the net. Click on the picture to for more information on Walleye fishing with Wayne-o’s Guide Service.

Night time fishing for Walleye on the Black River, NY.

Night time fishing for Walleye on the Black River, NY.

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