More Pulp Fish'n!
The Oneida, on again off again syndrome continues to perplex the most seasoned of anglers. Solution (fish every day) and you won't miss the on times. At any rate, our recent successes have been in shallow (under twenty feet). Both the jig/nightcrawler and the blades are taking fish.
Last Friday, John Fitch Jr. and his bride, Barbara from Baltimore, Maryland picked away at good ole "marble eyes". Hogsback Mound on the outer bar at Lakeport provided the venue and we provided the Bass Pro Shops Lazer Blades (Gold/Black) 1/2 oz. East wind at 10-15 knots scattered the "eyes" across the bar. We boated 10 to keep 9 and I even got to share in the action.
Today, Wednesday, June 2, the "eyes" have it again. This time, Brad and Laurie Clark from Cato, NY put on a jigging clinic with the black/purple 3/8 oz. jig dressed with a nightcrawler. Once again we were shallow (under 20 feet) at Shackleton Shoals. The weeds are beginning to decorate the bottom and are currently holding enough forage to attract feeding eyes. We had quite a potpourri, which included 17 walleyes with 9 keepers, 5 smallmouth, 10 huge pumpkinseeds, 2 yellow perch and 3 pickerel. Again, I shared in the action.
Bo Walsack from NJ took a short 3 hr. outing to experience Oneida bass fishing in anticipation of his club outing come this August. Here he is with a catch and release largemouth. Chartreuse Gulp worm (wacky style) in very stained water proved irresistible.
The big pond (lake Ontario) seems to be in transition mode with good laker action, slow brown trout fishing and little to no kings. Too much good temperature everywhere. Once the thermocline sets up by mid-month there should be dramatic improvement. Last Sat., May 29, Phil Roe, legendary deer processor from Hamilton, NY, Capt. Paul Nagle, Marcellus, NY and Dale Tabot also from Hamilton got in on the laker action.
Mark your calendars for Sat., June 26. The A-TOM-MIK Challenge at Oswego is shaping up to be the biggest in prizes since its inception in 2008. We have already collected $3000.00 just in gift certificates. If you are a member of ELOSTA and catch the biggest fish of the tournament that will get you an extra $250.00. Thanks ELOSTA!!!! Entry fee is $60/boat, $10 for big fish competition and $15.00/person for dinner. Tournament tickets must be purchased at St. Peter Outfitters at Oswego Marina. Captain's meeting is Friday, June 25, 6:00 P.M. at Oswego Marina. Weigh in your biggest six trout and or salmon. Special thanks to Tom Allen (mr. a-tom-mik) for being the tournament's major sponsor. He is also sponsoring the challenges at Mexico and Fairhaven later in the season.
Enough for now, "cod" ago,
Cap'n tony
Tony Buffa
9037 Lucas Rd.
Bridgeport, NY 13030
cell: (315) 427-2278
