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Saturday 9/30- With the lighter winds the warm water was back. For my last trip from Dunkirk ended with 13 walleye and a nice steelhead. Good number of boats out and the fish cleaning station was busy. Best water for me was 90 to 100 a bit west. Should be plenty of fish around as long as weather stays decent.

Come Fish Lake Erie site is a one stop shop for Eastern Lake Erie. Pick your port, pick your target species then get a list of Captains. With one click you are on their site for details and rates. Free to use and free for Captains in New York waters. As Larry has pointed out this marketing campaign is just getting rolling in the promotion of Charter Fishing in New York waters of Lake Erie. Should bring some positive attention to our great fishing. If you haven’t be sure to visit Come Fish Lake Erie site.

If you want a voice in the Lake Erie fishery as a weekend warrior, sportsman or charter captain then JOIN AN ORGANIZATION AND GET INVOLVED. Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association (ELECBA) has both Captain, Mate and Associate memberships. Why should a person join? Besides receiving Federal Cares Funding from NOAA that requires those funds to be spent only for the direct promotion of the Charter industry in NY waters of Lake Erie, ELECBA has members playing key roles in Erie & Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmen, New York Conservation Council, voting member of Lake Erie Management Council and NYSDEC outreach with Region 9 WNY Environmental group. Some recent ELECBA activities- helped get Sturgeon Point opened in 2022, supported building of kayak launches at Hanover, Dunkirk and Barcelona, and updated fish cleaning facilities in Hanover and Dunkirk. The initial funding requests for Cares Act by ELECBA included adding wheelchair lifts to our harbors and dock rehabilitation in Dunkirk- NOAA would not accept those requests due to the narrow use of the funds. So there are people doing things and we do have some voice in political events. However the number of active people is small and we need more voices and active members. So join an organization and become active- if you don't want to join ELECBA join your local sportsman's club, NYCCC, or County Federation of Sportsman's Clubs - they are all looking for members. Sportsmen need to realize that there is only a small number of people advocating for them and it is important to take part so your voice is heard. As Larry Jones has commented that this Cares Act Funding is a big deal and gives NY Lake Erie Charter Fish a big boost with the "Come Fish Lake Erie" initiative. It also shows that a handful of committed people can get things done with persistence, fortitude and dedication. It took a couple years and some sweat to make that happen. Get involved with the group of your choice. If you want info on ELECBA then contact Larry Jones or Frank Schoenacker.

Sold-pending payment.

9/15- Price updated and lowered to $12,800 w/o kicker and Minn Kota Terrova. If boat not sold this fall, price will go up in spring. Open to reasonable offers. Boat is available for inspection.

9/2 Price Update- added Price without Minn Kota Terrova I pilot and Yamaha 8hp would be $13,800. Open to Reasonable Offers.

1999 Lund Pro V 1775 Tournament Series Tiller Walleye boat with 1999 Yamaha P60 60 hp two stroke, Humminbird 859ciHD GPS/Fishfinder, 2 live wells 2 bait wells, 48" and 6" tracks on each side, VHF marine radio, Shorelander roller trailer, custom Sunbrella travel cover, spare prop, spare seat and misc other spares. Boat is 2 nd owner garage/lift kept boat- has been used as a guide boat last 5 years and has had annual Public Vessel inspection each year. Reason for sale - updating to new larger Lund. Located Ashville, NY (Chautauqua Lake). Price $12,800 as described. Note: option to add 2005 Yamaha 8 hp kicker, and Minn Kota Terrova Blue tooth 80Lb 24 v 60" shaft trolling motor at additional cost. Open to reasonable offers, Boat in good condition with normal dock rash. Contact info- [email protected] or 585-406-5764

Getting fish in both basins. Some real nice fish this year. On 6/28 had 7 quality eyes with two at 24". Weed lines with crawler harness's

Mid to late July, Dunkirk would a good spot to work from. Lots of places to stay and you can launch from Dunkirk or Cattaraugus Creek. Can work a variety of depths. Should be plenty of walleyes available especially “eater” size, getting a 10lb one you’ll likely sort through a few to find one. Should be able to get fish from boards with leadcore, divers and riggers.

With warmer water, the daytime walleye bite has been pretty good along and in the weeds. Some pics from some recent trips.

Posting edited 2/28/21 to show Price with shipping to domestic US for both groups.

Tough Mate Double Bow Case with wheels and 4 Master locks. Used on Western Elk hunts-never any damage to bows. Heavy Duty- some wear from handling - good condition. Held 2 bows, arrows, releases and other gear. Dimensions outside are- 47" long x 18" wide x 7" deep. Price $200 or Best Offer. Local Pickup only due to size and weight- will drive 1/2 hour any direction to meet for pickup.

Acquired some Okuma Blue Diamond Downrigger rods that needed some repair in a tackle swap this winter. Rods needed some guides and tips replaced because of missing inserts or guides just retied. Rods have been repaired with guides replaced, retied, and coated with flex coat rod guide epoxy. Replaced guides have Pac Bay hialoy double foot guides in correct sizes. Rods weren't broken just matter of issue with guides. After repairs would rate condition as "good useable condition". Will provide more photo's if requested. Price as follows : Group 1- Pair of BD-C-862M-1 8"6" Line 12-25 lb Medium action Rigger Rods 2 piece rods. Price $30.00 each or $50.00 for matched pair Local Pickup - With USPS Domestic Shipping for pair$65.00 Repairs were 0ne guide on butt section of each and one tip replacement. Group 2- one BD-C-762 ML-1 7'6" Line 8 to 20 lb Medium Light action Rigger rod 2 piece rod. Repairs were one upper guide replaced and one upper guide retied along with new tip. one BD-C-862 ML-1 8'6" Line 10 to 20lb Medium Light action Rigger rod 2 piece rod. Note this rod measures closer to 8" 1". Repairs were 3 upper guides replaced. one BD-C-862-MLa 8'6" Line 10-20lb Medium Light action Rigger rod 2 piece rod. Believe this rod is an earlier version w/different butt and wrappings. Repairs were one guide retied and tip replaced. Price for Group 2 rods- $25.00 each or all three for $60.00 Local Pickup - With USPS Domestic Shipping all three for $75.00 NOTE- LOCAL PICKUP FROM CHAUTAUQUA OR DUNKIRK AREA. NOTE - WITH USPS SHIPPING OPTION NO RETURNS/REFUNDS

2002 Yamaha 9.9 Model F9.9MLHB four stroke- long shaft, manual start, manual tilt, and 6 amp alternator with Trollmaster Pro 2 throttle control. Includes tank and hose. Runs good- original owner looking to upgrade to kicker with more features. Local pickup only- Price $1200 Located in Ashville, NY ( Chautauqua area )