Monday, February 27, 2012

Susquehanna Flats Kayak Fishing Jamboree (April 12-14)

Check out the event online:
http://www.sfkfj.com/



Click the graphic for specifics.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Koinonia Guide Service, Susquehanna Fishing Report (2/25/12)

From Koinonia Guide Service:
http://koinoniafishingguides.com/

Hi Gang,

The river was at 4.5 at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.4 with 22,800CF of flow and 41 degrees.

1. Trip #1 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Monday and we fished from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and we boated 1 Largemouth, 2 Smallmouth and 1 Musky. The Musky was 28”, the Largemouth was 13” and the largest Smallmouth was 18”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.6 – 24,700CF – Clear – Falling and 37 degrees. It was breezy with a BP of 30.20 and steady.

2. Trip #2 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Wednesday morning and we fished from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and boated 24 Bass. The largest was 18.5” and we caught them on soft plastics and stick baits. We had 4.5 – 24,700CF – Clear – Steady and 38 – 41 degrees. It was breezy and mild with a BP of 29.55 and falling.

3. Trip #3 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Wednesday evening and we fished from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and we boated 7 Smallmouth and the largest was 18”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.5 – 24,700CF – Clear – Steady and 40 degrees. It was breezy and mild with a BP of 29.55 and falling.

4. Trip #4 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Thursday and we fished from 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM and we boated 35+ Smallmouth and the largest was 18”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.5 – 24,100CF – Clear – Falling and 41-44 degrees. It was extremely windy and we had a BP of 29.15 and rising.

5. Trip #5 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Friday morning and we fished from 6:15AM to 9:15AM and we boated 22 Smallmouth. The largest was 17.75” and most of the fish were 15”-17”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.4 – 23,000CF – Clear – Steady and 42.8 degrees. It was rainy, extremely windy and we had a BP of 29.25 and falling.

6. We will be set up and conducting seminars at the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic. The event starts this Friday, February 24th and my first seminar will be Friday at 7:00 PM. There will be a lot of great sales going on so please stop by and visit with us.

7. We currently have a good smallmouth bite going so if you can book on short notice, I suggest you book a trip.

This is a picture of a Quillback we caught on Thursday.

Chesapeake Bay Kayak Anglers' Tournament Registration Now Open


The 2nd Annual Chesapeake Bay Kayak Anglers' Tournament registration is now open.

Here are the details:

http://chesapeakebaykayakanglers.com/

September 7-9 Camp Wright Stevensville MD
Camp opens noon - Sept 7
(Waiver and release form signed at check in)

Entry Fee - $55.00 ($70.00 after Aug. 15)

Tenting included with registration fee.
(Provide your own tent, sleeping bag etc)
(Sorry no, campers, RV's, camp trailers etc)

All non-participant guests - $15.00
(includes tenting, does not include T-shirt)

Electric Generators okay

Sorry No Pets

Cabins available - $25/person/bunk/single
Entire cabin sleeps 8 - $200
(Provide your own sleeping bags, pillows etc, you may have to share cabin)

Captains meeting - 7:00 PM - Sept 7

Tournament start - first light - Sept 8

Check in fish 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Sept 8
(Must be in line at 3:30 PM to enter fish)

Rain date - Sept 9

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Koinonia Guide Service, Susquehanna Fishing Report (2/18/12)

From Koinonia Guide Service:
http://koinoniafishingguides.com/

Hi Gang,

The river was at 4.9 at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.5 with 25,200CF of flow and 38 degrees.

1. Trip #1 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Saturday and we fished from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Lake Marburg. We boated 6 Sunfish and 4 Yellow Perch. The largest Sunfish was 10.5” and the largest Yellow Perch was 8”. We caught them all on a jig/worm combo. We had clear water at 38 degrees with a BP of 29.90 and steady. It was sunny and extremely windy.

2. Trip #2 – No Trip

3. Trip #3 – No Trip

4. Trip #4 – No Trip

5. Trip #5 – No Trip

6. The Lake Marburg Symposium was attended by over 150 people. Dave gave a seminar on catching white perch in the summer by back trolling. There were other seminars and reports given as well at this Symposium.

7. We will be the official guide for Lake Marburg this summer. This is a great trip for kids and anyone who wants to bring home fish to eat. We can also do family outings n a pontoon boat if you so desire. This lake is in Codorus State Park so you can camp there and fish with us or bring your own boat or you can even rent a boat.

8. We will be set up and conducting seminars at the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic. The event starts this Friday, February 24th and my first seminar will be Friday at 7:00 PM. There will be a lot of great sales going on so please stop by and visit with us.

Please check out our Web Site at WWW.koinoniafishingguides.com

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND LUV THE TUG………REB

John Hansen Fishing Seminar, Bel Air, MD Dick's (2-25-12)

Stop by the Bel Air, MD Dick's Sporting Goods Saturday, February 25th between 11AM and 4PM, while John Hansen, III will be talking about finesse fishing, flipping baits, and anything anyone wants to talk about.



Saturday February 25, 2012 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
540 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
(Two Classes Starting at 11am and 3pm)

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Koinonia Guide Service Susquehanna Fishing Report (2/11/12)

From Koinonia Guide Service:
http://www.koinoniafishingguides.com/

Hi Gang,

The river was at 6.0 at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.9 with 33,600CF of flow and 38 degrees.

1. Trip #1 – Guide Trip – This was on Tuesday and was a 4 hr. PM trip and we boated 4 Smallmouth. The largest was 20.25” and weighed 4.6#. We caught them all on jigs with soft plastics. We had 5.4 – 44,200CF – Falling – Clear and 41 degrees. It was clear and cool with a BP of 30.10 and falling.

2. Trip #2 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Thursday and we fished from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and boated 7 Smallmouth. The largest was 19.5” and we caught them all on jigs with soft plastics. We had 5.1 – 36,200CF – Falling – Clear and 37 degrees. We had a BP of 30.00 and steady with sunny and cold conditions.

3. Trip #3 – No Trip

4. Trip #4 – No Trip

5. Trip #5 – No Trip

6. We spent the week at the ESOS show doing as many as two seminars a day. On the day’s we did two, we did one on bass and one on catfish.

7. Dave will be conducting seminars on White Perch Fishing at the Friends of Codorus State Park Symposium today. Later in the day we hope to get on the lake and catch some panfish. We hope to see you there.

8. We will be set up and conducting seminars at the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic. We will send you the schedule and times when we receive it.



This picture is Tanner holding a 20.25” Smallie he caught on Tuesday. The fish fell for the YUM Fork Tailed Dinger which unfortunately is no longer made. We are sure going to miss that bait. This is the second 20+ Inch fish to fall for this bait in the last two weeks.

Please check out our Web Site at WWW.koinoniafishingguides.com

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND LUV THE TUG………REB

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Hook Shots, Season 1 Ep. 3: Fishing For Susquehanna Smallmouth

Just found this Field and Stream Susquehanna video...



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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Koinonia Guide Service Susquehanna Fishing Report, 2-4-12

From Kononia Guide Service:http://www.koinoniafishingguides.com/

Hi Gang,

The river was at 7.4 at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 6.0 with 55,500CF of flow and 38 degrees.

1. Trip #1 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Tuesday and we fished from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM and we boated 12 Sunfish and 1 Yellow Perch. The largest sunfish was 8.5” and the Yellow Perch was 6”. We caught them on jig/worm combos and jig/meal worm combos. This was on a lake and we had windy and sunny conditions with a BP of 30.0 and falling.

2. Trip #2 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Wednesday and we fished from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM and we boated 10 bass. The largest was 20.25” and we also had and 18” and a 19” Smallie. We caught them on soft plastics and we caught one on a hair jig. We had 6.8 – 72,800CF – Falling – Clear and 37 - 41 degrees. We had a BP of 29.80 and Steady with sunny skies and 10 mph winds.

3. Trip #3 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Friday and we fished from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM and we boated 20 Sunfish and 10 Yellow Perch. The largest sunfish was 8” and the largest Perch was 8”. We caught them all on jig/bait combos. This was on a lake and we had sunny mild conditions with a BP of 30.35 and steady.

4. Trip #4 – No Trip

5. Trip #5 – No Trip

6. We start the Eastern Sport and Outdoors Show today and it runs thru February 12th. We will be in the Fishing Hall at Booth #456 and we would love to see you if you attend the show. I will be conducting seminars everyday but Sunday’s. In the past we have not taken deposits but due to the river being closed to bass fishing this year for 6 weeks, we have decided to take deposits due to the shorten season. You can secure a date with us with a $50 deposit and this will also get you a free Koinonia T-Shirt.

7. Dave will be conducting seminars on White Perch Fishing at the Friends of Codorus State Park on February 18th. We hope to see you there.



This picture is Ben holding a 20.25” Smallie we caught this past Wednesday. The fish fell for the YUM Fork Tailed Dinger which unfortunately is no longer made. We are sure going to miss that bait.

Please check out our Web Site at WWW.koinoniafishingguides.com

Thursday, February 2, 2012

February Issue of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine Now Online!

The February 2012 issue of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine marks two years of publication!

Download the issue for free at SusquehannaFishing.com:
http://susquehannafishing.com/

February's Issue Includes:

It Could Happen to You, by J. Oast
Catch of the Month, by A. Stevens
Cold Water Wear for Kayak Fishing, by J. Shein
We Have Contact, by J. Veruete
Buying a Boat, by B. Milheim
Wenoka Knife Review, by R. Wolbert
Finding Fish in a Lake or Pond, by B. Wilhelm
Lens Cleaner, by B. Wilhelm
Trolling Motor Maintenance, by B. WIlhelm



Remember, the most recent issues are available for free download online. Back issues are available by email request.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Blue Mountain Outfitters February Sportsman Show Sale!

Blue Mountain Outfitters in Marysville, PA will have all their boats on sale during the duration of the Eastern Outdoor Show (February 4-12), with 10% off accessories with boat purchases as well. Any boats not in stock can be ordered and still get the discount. Swing by and tell them Susquehanna Fishing Magazine sent you!

http://www.bluemountainoutfitters.net/