Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Fishing Report for the Susquehanna River, November 29, 2009

The Susquehanna River came alive today with Musky, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Channel Catfish making it to the boat today for my angler who caught his first Musky on the fly. Congrats to him for a job well done! If you've never seen a musky take a fly while feeding on the surface its an awesome thing to see. The action should continue through december and into the new year. Book a trip to get in on the action! Get bent and sling some string! ------<*)}}}}}}}}><

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KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 11/28/09

Hi Gang,

The river was at 4.1 with 17.000CF of flow and 50 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.7 with 27,000CF of flow and 48 degrees. The BP was 29.90 and rising.

Trip #1 – Guide Fun Trip - This was on Thanksgiving Morning and we fished from 6:30AM – 9:00 AM and we boated 10 Walleye, 1 Flathead, 1 Bass and 1 Crappie. The largest Walleye was 19” and the Crappie was 12”. We caught them all on soft plastic jigs. We had 4.6 – Steady – Clear – 24,700CF and 49 degrees. It was cloudy and mild with a BP of 30.10 and Falling.

Trip #2 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Friday and we fished from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. We boated 8 Walleye, 1 striper and 1 Bass. The largest Walleye was 18.5” and we had 4 legal fish. The Striper was 24” and the Bass was 18”. We caught them all on Soft Plastics and stickbaits. . We had 4.7 – Falling – Stained – 20,700CF and 49 degrees. It was cloudy and windy with a BP of 30.10 and falling.

Trip #3 – Guide Trip – No Trip

Trip #4 – No Trip

Trip #5 – No Trip

Trip #6 – No Trip

Now would be a great time to book a Smallmouth Trip and the Walleye should be starting soon. The catfish are continuing to cooperate.

We are planning on adding another adventure to our services next year. We are willing to fish with you in a tournament. You will be partnered with one of our guides and you will get the experience of fishing a tournament with us. The price will depend on the cost of the entry fee. Any prize money will be split 50/50 between you and our guide. This will entitle you to a couple hours of pre-fishing with us as well providing you meet on our schedule. Get your request in early as the tournament dates are limited.

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

KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 11/14/09

Hi Gang,


The river was at 4.9 with 32,000CF of flow and 45 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.2 with 18,100CF of flow and 50 degrees. The BP was 30.10 and Steady.


Trip #1 – Guide Trip – This was a half day PM trip on Monday and we boated 30+ Bass. The largest was 19.25” and we caught them on Soft Plastics. We had 4.6 – Falling – Clear – 25,000CF and 45 degrees. It was sunny and mild with a BP of 30.65 and rising.


Trip #2 – Guide Trip – This was a Full Day Trip on Tuesday and we boated 50+ bass. The largest was 19.25” and we caught them all on Soft Plastics. We had 4.4 – Steady – Clear – 22,000CF and 45-49 degrees. It was cloudy and windy. We had a BP of 30.65 and steady.


Trip #3 – Guide Trip – This was a full day trip on Tuesday and we boated 50+ Smallmouth and the largest was 17.5”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.4 – Falling – Clear – 22,000 and 45 – 49 degrees. We had cloudy skies with a strong north wind and we had a BP of 30.65 and steady.


Trip #4 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Wednesday and we went to a lake looking for Walleye. We fished from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and boated 4 Walleye and the largest was 18”. We caught them all on stickbaits.


Trip #5 – Guide Fun Trip – This was on Saturday and we fished from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and we boated 27 Flatheads. The largest was 27.7# and we caught them all on live bait. We had 4.2 – Falling – Clear – 18,100CF and 60 degrees. We had cloudy skies and a BP of 30.10 & Steady.


Trip #6 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Saturday and we fished from 3:30 – 5:30 and we boated 10 Smallmouth. The largest was 15.5” and we caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.2 – Falling – Clear and 50 degrees. It was cloudy and we had a BP of 30.10 and steady.


Now would be a great time to book a Smallmouth Trip and the Walleye should be starting soon.



We are planning on adding another adventure to our services next year. We are willing to fish with you in a tournament. You will be partnered with one of our guides and you will get the experience of fishing a tournament with us. The price will depend on the cost of the entry fee. Any prize money will be split 50/50 between you and our guide. This will entitle you to a couple hours of pre-fishing with us as well providing you meet on our schedule. Get your request in early as the tournament dates are limited.



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

Susquehanna Fly and Spin Fishing: Report for the Susquehanna River, November 21, 2009

The bite was good today for walleye and especially the smallmouth bass as we boated some nice size ones in the afternoon hours. Congratulations to my 8 year old angler and his father for their 1st river walleye and largest river smallmouth they caught on spinning gear. Job Well Done! If you want to get in on the action give us a call to book a trip or email me at steve@susquehannaflyandspin.com Our web address is www.susquehannaflyandspin.com

2010 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Features More Than Ever (AmmoLand.com)

From AmmoLand.com; Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

2010 Eastern Sports & Outdoor will Feature More Seminars, Outfitters, New Products and Manufacturer Demonstrations

HARRISBURG, Pa --(AmmoLand.com)- The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, the largest consumer event of its kind in North America, will be bigger and better when it comes to the State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg February 6-14, 2010.

“Building on last year’s success, we are again bringing in some of the biggest names in hunting and fishing to present seminars and meet our guests. And, of course, we continue to bring in more manufacturers, retailers and outfitters from around the world than any other show in the world,” says Chris O’Hara, Manager, Strategic Accounts Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show.

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show attracts outdoor sports enthusiasts from across the country to view the latest and best hunting and fishing products, plan and book hunting and fishing trips, shop for the latest gear, boats, ATVs and RVs, and enjoy a wide range of contests and family entertainment.

This year’s Show includes more than 1,100 hunting- and fishing-related vendors including a wide range of hunting-related, archery, outdoor-apparel, fishing, and game-call vendors and over 500 outfitters from around the world.

Thompson/Center Arms, one of the world’s most respected designers, manufacturers and marketers of premium hunting firearms, is bringing their full line of products and factory representatives to the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show. Thompson/Center Arms, a Smith and Wesson Company, is widely recognized by hunters as a manufacturer and distributor of innovative firearms that meet the highest precision, performance, craftsmanship, and reliability standards.

Hunting Seminar Speakers and Special Guests.

Michael Waddell
In the world of outdoor television, Michael Waddell is huge. Since joining Team Realtree in 1994, Waddell has gone from cameraman to producer to host of Realtree Road Trips. Waddell also hosts the very popular, Bone Collector’s.

Lee and Tiffany Lakosky
Many people have already gotten hooked on the success of Gettin’ Close with Lee & Tiffany, one of the highest rated shows in outdoor television. Now Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, star in the reality based outdoor program, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany on the Outdoor Channel.

Stan Potts
Stan Potts has hunted whitetails for 40 years, harvesting numerous whitetail bucks with a bow, three of which scored over 200 inches. His hunting successes have been featured in North American Whitetail magazine and several other media sources. He has appeared in several hunting videos and television shows, including Realtree Outdoors and Hunter’s Specialties Prime Time series. He is a co-host of North American Whitetail Television on the Outdoor Channel. He is also featured on Whitetail Country on ESPN and Hunt Masters on the Outdoor Channel.

Chuck Adams
Chuck Adams is the world’s best known and most widely published bowhunter, authoring 4,550 magazine articles and 10 full-length books. He appears 25-30 times each year on ESPN, WGN, and TNN television networks and stars on ESPN’s Whitetail Country and Advantage Adventures shows. Adams is the first archer to accomplish the “Super Slam” by taking of all 27 species of North American big game. He also has 111 Pope & Young record-book trophies and 181 Safari Club International records to his credit—the most in history.

Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo
Vicki Cianciarulo, of Lanark, Illinois, is an experienced bowhunter, an enthusiastic nature photographer, the better half of North America’s Favorite Hunting Couple, and co-host of the award-winning Archer’s Choice and The Choice television shows alongside her spouse, Ralph Cianciarulo.

Bobby Hart
Bob specializes in Long Range Shooting and Hunting, Custom Rifle Building, and reloading. He also offers an ‘accuracy package’ that has been proven to greatly increase the reliability of many ‘factory’ rifles. This combined with a Hart designed muzzlebrake are a few of the general gunsmith procedures done in-house.

Dan Whitmus
Dan Whitmus grew up hunting and fishing in Washington State where his knowledge of the outdoors landed him a manager’s role at a 20,000 acre duck and goose lease. In 1999, Dan moved to Idaho to continue his career in the hunting industry, concentrating on elk hunting. Since that time, Dan has won two world elk calling titles and nine state and regional championships.

Fishing Seminars Speakers and Special Guests

Bob Clouser
Bob’s love of the outdoors, especially fishing, led him into the fishing business. He is the creator of the famed “Clouser Minnow” fly pattern, known world-wide and has caught more varieties of fish than any other fly. He continues to guide, teach and share his enjoyment with others. He will present casting demonstrations, using visual aids and casting weighted flies and lines, as well as lectures on “fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass”- (Catching smallmouth from top to bottom using flies and) “fly fishing Adventures”, about various species that can be caught on fly rod and flies.

Mark Menendez
There are few bass fishing professionals on the national scene like Mark Menendez. On the water, the 44-year-old Paducah, Kentucky angler has spend the past 17 years earning the reputation of a warrior on tour. His career earnings of more than $900,000.00 along with success in individual tournaments (three wins and 18 top-ten finishes) and season long point standings are testament to his passion and skill for competition.

Aaron Martin
Missouri native Aaron Martin is quickly becoming a fixture in the bass fishing universe. As the host of the Bass Edge television show, he reaches millions of viewers through the Versus Network and World Fishing Network HD in the U.S., and on WILD TV in Canada. He is also a co-host on The Edge, the #1 bass fishing podcast on iTunes, and is a frequent contributor to www.bassedge.com and the “Inside Edge” monthly e-newsletter.

Other Seminars
Albert Wutsch, Director of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts, will again share his butchering skills during daily deer butchering sessions. Sessions will include: fabricating one side of a hanging carcass; breaking down carcasses into sub primal cuts; fabricating cuts into steaks, roasts, stir fry, butterfly and other cuts. Wutsch’s presentations were some of the most popular seminars at last year’s show.

Tim Flanigan will present a daily seminar on “Tips for Successful Outdoor Photography.” Flanigan has been shooting wildlife photos for the print media for more than thirty years with photo credits in numerous books, magazines, newspapers, greeting and post cards, calendars, travel brochures, phone books and advertisements. His photography can also be seen on the covers of the Pennsylvania Game News Magazine and their annual calendar.

Daily Attractions

Randy Oitker
At age 21, Randy Oitker has already established himself as a professional archer, hunter and exhibition shooter. Oitker travels the country as a precision archer and is known for shooting multiple arrows and hitting multiple targets simultaneously. In 2007, Oitker broke all archery history records by shooting 4 arrows striking 4 individual targets (lifesavers) simultaneously at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Expo in Harrisburg, PA. Oitker recently traveled to London, England for the Guinness Book Of World Records TV show called Guinness World Records Smashed to make archery history! On April 7, 2009. Oitker shot 6 arrows with one shot 6 arrows at a time and simultaneously hit 6 separate balloons!

Raptors Up Close, a program designed for all ages to educate and teach conservation through an entertaining demonstration with live birds of prey, will present demonstrations on February 9-13. “Raptors Up Close” is filled with visually exciting displays illustrating the power, skills, and beauty of raptors including owls, falcons, hawks and other birds of prey.

Taste of the Great Outdoors
On Tuesday, February 9, from 5 to 8 PM, students from the culinary school at Harrisburg Area Community College will present a variety of delectable game and fish recipes in the Small Arena to the hundreds of attendees who can’t wait to sample unique game recipes and learn new cooking techniques from cooking professionals. During the event over a thousand free samples will be consumed.

Other entertainment includes:

•Keystone Regional Duck Calling Contest
•The Duck Decoy Painting Contest
•Northeastern States Elk Calling Contest
•Kids Fishing Contest
•Dog Training Demonstrations
•turkey calling and Owl Hooting Contest
•Knife & Tomahawk
•Professional Taxidermy
•Amateur Wildlife Photography
•Antler Scoring
•Fly Tying
•PA 3-D Bowhunter Challenge
•Susquehanna River Gunning Decoy Contest
•Capital City BASSMASTER Casting Kids®
•NEW! Predator Hunting Contest

Show Dates & Times

•Sat. Feb. 6 10 am – 7 pm
•Sun. Feb. 7 10 am – 5 pm
•Mon. Feb. 8 10 am – 7 pm
•Tues. Feb. 9 10 am – 7 pm
•Wed. Feb. 10 10 am – 7 pm
•Thur. Feb. 11 10 am – 7 pm
•Fri. Feb. 12 10 am – 7 pm
•Sat. Feb. 13 10 am – 7 pm
•Sun. Feb. 14 10 am – 5 pm
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is proud to have the following partner/sponsors: Cabela’s, the official retailer; Thompson/Center Arms, the official firearm; Outdoor Channel, the official network; and Realtree, the official camouflage.

For more information, or to order tickets online visit our website at www.easternsportshow.com .

Originally posted on AmmoLand.com:
http://www.ammoland.com/2009/11/17/2010-eastern-sports-and-outdoor-show/

KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 11/14/09 (Harrisburg, PA)

Hi Gang,

The river was at 4.9 with 32,000CF of flow and 45 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.2 with 18,100CF of flow and 50 degrees. The BP was 30.10 and Steady.

Trip #1 – Guide Trip – This was a half day PM trip on Monday and we boated 30+ Bass. The largest was 19.25” and we caught them on Soft Plastics. We had 4.6 – Falling – Clear – 25,000CF and 45 degrees. It was sunny and mild with a BP of 30.65 and rising.

Trip #2 – Guide Trip – This was a Full Day Trip on Tuesday and we boated 50+ bass. The largest was 19.25” and we caught them all on Soft Plastics. We had 4.4 – Steady – Clear – 22,000CF and 45-49 degrees. It was cloudy and windy. We had a BP of 30.65 and steady.

Trip #3 – Guide Trip – This was a full day trip on Tuesday and we boated 50+ Smallmouth and the largest was 17.5”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.4 – Falling – Clear – 22,000 and 45 – 49 degrees. We had cloudy skies with a strong north wind and we had a BP of 30.65 and steady.

Trip #4 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Wednesday and we went to a lake looking for Walleye. We fished from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and boated 4 Walleye and the largest was 18”. We caught them all on stickbaits.

Trip #5 – Guide Fun Trip – This was on Saturday and we fished from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and we boated 27 Flatheads. The largest was 27.7# and we caught them all on live bait. We had 4.2 – Falling – Clear – 18,100CF and 60 degrees. We had cloudy skies and a BP of 30.10 & Steady.

Trip #6 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Saturday and we fished from 3:30 – 5:30 and we boated 10 Smallmouth. The largest was 15.5” and we caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.2 – Falling – Clear and 50 degrees. It was cloudy and we had a BP of 30.10 and steady.

Now would be a great time to book a Smallmouth Trip and the Walleye should be starting soon.

We are planning on adding another adventure to our services next year. We are willing to fish with you in a tournament. You will be partnered with one of our guides and you will get the experience of fishing a tournament with us. The price will depend on the cost of the entry fee. Any prize money will be split 50/50 between you and our guide. This will entitle you to a couple hours of pre-fishing with us as well providing you meet on our schedule. Get your request in early as the tournament dates are limited.

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

Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service Report (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

November 2, 2009 Susquehanna River Fishing Report: Some large smallmouth and walleye brought to the boat this week under a full moon despite high water conditions. 23" walleye was taken on fly and smallmouth as well. The end of this week will be a great time to get out with us for a guided trip, as river levels will receed and clearer water will should bring strong numbers of smallmouth bass and walleye to the boat.
Tight Lines-------<*)}}}}}><

November 2, 2009 Fishing Report for Chesepeake Bay/Susquehanna Flats: The Susquehanna Flats and furnace bay were productive today as we boated several largemouth bass in the 15-18" range, and some perch as well. Had two stripers on today and both managed to work their way off the hook close to the boat. Other anglers out on the water were reporting much of the same especially the striper bite being good in the 15"-25" range and one earlier in the week was reported at 40 1/2" near port deposit area. Fall fishing is at its peak and cooling water temps are pushing the fish to feed up for the upcoming winter months. Give us a call to book a trip and get in on the action!
Tight Lines!-------<*)}}}}}><

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River Level Slowly Falling

From the National Weather Service, Middle Atlantic River Forcast Center:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/marfc/upper_main_stem.htm

KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 11/07/09

The river was at 7.0 with 74,000CF of flow and 51 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.9 with 32,000CF of flow and 45 degrees. The BP was 30.65 and Rising.

Trip #1 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was a PM trip on Wednesday and we fished from 1:30 – 5:00. We boated 12 Bass and the largest was 18”. We caught one on a stickbait and the rest on Soft Plastics. We had 5.4 – Falling – Stained – 42,000CF and 50 degrees. It was cloudy and cool.

Trip #2 – Guide Trip – This was a Full Day Trip on Friday for Catfish and we boated 28 Flatheads and the largest was 29.7#. We caught them all on live bait and we had 6 over 20#. We had 5.0 – Falling – Clear – 42,000CF and 55 degrees. It was clear and we had a BP of 30.65 and steady.

Trip #3 – Guide Trip – This was a half day trip on Saturday and we boated 30+ Smallmouth and the largest was 18”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.9 – Falling – Clear – 32,000 and 45 degrees. We had clear skies with a strong south wind and we had a BP of 30.65 and Rising.

Trip #4 – This was a full day on Saturday and we boated 50+ Smallmouth and the largest was 17.75”. We caught them all on Soft Plastics like the YUM Craw Pappi, Kalin Grub, YUM Dinger and Salty Spider Jig. We had the same conditions as noted above.

Now would be a great time to book a Smallmouth Trip and the Walleye should be starting soon.

We are planning on adding another adventure to our services next year. We are willing to fish with you in a tournament. You will be partnered with one of our guides and you will get the experience of fishing a tournament with us. The price will depend on the cost of the entry fee. Any prize money will be split 50/50 between you and our guide. This will entitle you to a couple hours of pre-fishing with us as well providing you meet on our schedule. Get your request in early as the tournament dates are limited.

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

The Koinonia Guide Service can be reached through their website:
http://www.koinoniafishingguides.com/

Central Pennsylvania Fishing Report (The Patriot-News)

By MARCUS SCHNECK, The Patriot-News
November 06, 2009, 12:43AM
From The Patriot-News, which regularly offers a look at fishing on waters throughout central Pennsylvania in the Sports section.

Performance Marine, Etters: Before the heavy rains last week, anglers were hammering walleye and smallmouth bass of considerable size on the Susquehanna River, but then “the river just jumped up and the fishing fell off,” said Greg Bachman. Shiners were the big producer among baits and lures. Some anglers have continued to connect with walleye downriver of the Dock Street Dam at Harrisburg, despite river conditions. River levels have been falling in the past few days, and action can be expected to pick up once again.

Ron’s Wholesale Bait, Harrisburg: The downriver areas at dams all along the Susquehanna had been producing well before the river level rose, with Twister tails and shiners generating most of the action. Anglers also have been traveling to area streams and lakes that were stocked recently with trout.

Black’s Bait and Tackle, Selinsgrove: Donna Brown said local anglers are “waiting for the big walleye surge that always happens at this time of year” on the Susquehanna River, but appears to have been temporarily delayed by high river levels. As those levels have been falling, anglers have been connected with walleye and smallies on Rapala Husky Jerk lures and six-inch plastic minnows in smoke and motor oil colors.

Koinonia Guide Service, Carlisle: Recent trips on the Susquehanna have produced eight walleye, the largest 17 inches, on stickbaits; three flathead catfish on live bait, the largest weighing six pounds, and a smallmouth bass on a stickbait: more than 25 smallmouth bass, the largest 20 inches long, on stickbaits and soft plastics; and 17 flatheads, the largest weighing 23 pounds, on live bait.

From PA Sportsman - PennLive.com:
Pennsylvania hunting and fishing news
http://blog.pennlive.com/pa-sportsman/2009/11/central_pennsylvania_fishing_report.html

PPL receives FERC approval to expand Holtwood hydroelectric plant

Press Release from PPL Corporation:
November 3, 2009

Approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a request by PPL Holtwood, LLC, is a significant milestone in the plan to increase generation of clean, renewable energy and improve migratory fish passage, the company said Tuesday (11/3).

“Expanding the Holtwood plant is part of PPL’s commitment to make sound financial investments while increasing the proportion of non-fossil-fuel resources in our strong generation portfolio,” said Victor N. Lopiano, PPL’s senior vice president-Fossil and Hydro Generation. “We appreciate FERC’s timely action on our application.”

About 40 percent of the electricity PPL generates annually comes from nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable sources that do not emit carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, he said.

The expansion project, with an estimated cost of $440 million, will add enough renewable energy to power 100,000 typical homes. PPL’s planned 125-megawatt increase in generating capacity will more than double Holtwood’s existing generating capacity of 108 megawatts. In addition, in approving this application FERC has extended the existing operating license for the Holtwood hydroelectric plant through August 2030.

PPL resubmitted the Holtwood expansion application to FERC in April 2009 after withdrawing the original application in December 2008, citing economic conditions. In refiling the application, PPL said incentives in the federal stimulus package could make the project feasible again by offsetting the factors that caused the company to withdraw its original application.

“We continue to work with the U.S. Department of Energy to obtain loan guarantees for the Holtwood project from the federal economic stimulus package. The loan guarantees will enable us to reduce the overall financing cost for the project to develop additional clean, renewable energy,” Lopiano said.

Additional benefits of the project are improved passage for migratory fish along the Susquehanna River and its tributaries, and improved recreational opportunities.

PPL has selected Walsh Construction of Chicago as the general contractor for the project, which is expected to create more than 200 construction jobs. Some pre-construction work has begun. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2010.

PPL purchased the turbine generators for the project from a Pennsylvania company, Voith Hydro of York.

FERC’s approval of the Holtwood project comes just weeks after PPL’s official start of redevelopment at its Rainbow hydroelectric plant near Great Falls, Mont. The Montana project, with an estimated cost of $230 million, will increase the amount of clean, renewable power generated there by 70 percent and improve fish passage when the project is completed in 2012.

The Holtwood plant has been generating electricity since 1910, using the power of the water held back by a 55-foot-high dam across the Susquehanna River between Lancaster and York counties in south central Pennsylvania. The dam creates Lake Aldred, an 8-mile reservoir that provides opportunities for boating, fishing and other public recreation.

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pa., controls or owns more than 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States, sells energy in key U.S. markets and delivers electricity to about 4 million customers in Pennsylvania and the United Kingdom.

Contact: George Lewis, 610-774-5997
gclewis@pplweb.com
http://www.pplweb.com/newsroom/newsroom+quick+links/news+releases/110309+PPL+receives+FERC+approval+to+expand+Holtwood+hydro+plant.htm

KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 10/31/09

Hi Gang,

The river was at 7.8 with 98,000CF of flow and 51 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 7.0 with 74,000CF of flow and 51 degrees. The BP was 30.20 and Rising.

Trip #1 – Guide Trip – This was a PM trip on Friday and we switched from a Walleye Trip to a Catfish Trip due to conditions. We fished from 2:30 – 630 PM and we boated 17 Flatheads. The largest was 22.7#. We caught them all on live bait. We had 7.1 – Rising – Muddy – 76,000CF and 54 degrees. It was cloudy and we had a BP of 30.20 and Steady.

Trip #2 – Guide Trip – This was a PM trip on Friday and we fished from 2:30 – 6:30 PM and we boated 7 Flatheads and the largest was 25# plus as we pegged the 25# scale. The fish was 38.5” long and had a 20.5” Girth. We had two citation fish on this trip. We caught them all on live bait. We had 7.0 – Rising – Muddy – 76,000CF and 54 degrees. It was cloudy and we had a BP of 30.20 and steady.

Trip #3 – No Trip

Trip #4 – No Trip

Please send your friends and family to our web site. www.koinoniafishingguides.com

Kermit Henning had a little segment on Channel 27 News and Koinonia
was featured on this segment. You can check it out at the Channel 27 web site if you missed it.

We are planning on adding another adventure to our services next year. We are willing to fish with you in a tournament. You will be partnered with one of our guides and you will get the experience of fishing a tournament with us. The price will depend on the cost of the entry fee. Any prize money will be split 50/50 between you and our guide. This will entitle you to a couple hours of pre-fishing with us as well providing you meet on our schedule. Get your request in early as the tournament dates are limited.

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

River Level Coming Down

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The Skinny on Middle Susky's Bass, Launch (ESPN.com, 2005)

This is an older article from ESPN.com, but I thought I would repost it...

From ESPN.com:
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?page=f_map_05_PA_Middle_Susquehanna

The Skinny on Middle Susky's Bass, Launch
By Vic Attardo
Fishing and Hunting News
July 21, 2005

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — After two years of mostly un-fishable conditions, the middle Susquehanna River is back, and really, really, really hot.

High waters brought on by the droppings of hurricanes and some unnamed torrential storms made the Susquehanna and its stepsister, the "Rio Wanita," too high to work.

Unfortunately the amount of time you could spend on these flows over the last two bass seasons was negligible. Heck, the last story I wrote for this magazine about middle Susquehanna smallmouth — one of my favorite subjects — was back in 2003. And that's a long time between takes for this world-class smallmouth fishery.

You'll find good access to great smallmouth bass fishing on the middle Susquehanna River.But this year, things are entirely different. Already we've had weeks and weeks of excellent fishing on the central Pennsylvania duo and unless another hurricane comes along and puts egg — or heavy rain — on my face, at least we should get the remainder of July and August.

What happens in Pennsylvania in September, only the Atlantic and the Caribbean know.

As for the bass, well they've apparently sustained two years without being pestered by anglers in perfect order.

This season the bass are big and plentiful, and plenty sassy. It's the kind of fishing I loved on the rivers before Ivan and Isabel and all the other nasty storms came our way.


At a glance
Fishing and Hunting News

What: Great bass fishing on a river hit hard by heavy rains.

Where: The middle Susquehanna River, from Sunbury downstream to Duncannon.

Improved access

There is another factor to consider.

About two years ago, road contractors finally finished rebuilding and paving the portion of Route 11/15 that runs approximately from the Duncannon bridge north to Sunbury, on the west side of the middle Susquehanna. In doing so, some of the old boat ramps and access points got upgraded, at least at the driveway entrance, and some got changed a bit.

Unless my eyes have been wide shut, I haven't seen a new publication or a listing of the complete access points that are in the 60-mile stretch between Sunbury and Duncannon.

So you know what I did? I drove the whole darn thing and visited all the access points and graded them. Please send contributions to the Vic Needs Gas Money Fund, care of F&H News.

Anyway, here's what I found. Keep this for your reference because there isn't another listing like it that I know. And don't talk to me about the state publication that doesn't give directions and goes so far to as to list an "unnamed access" in Snyder County with an "unknown" owner. That's really helpful.


Haldeman Island: Above the bridge the first public access is the Pennsylvania Game Commission ramp at Haldeman Island.

The access is on a little sliver of Dauphin County that stretches across the river — it should have been joined to Perry County — so even many old access listings forgot about Haldeman Island, part of SGL 290.


Clemson Island: About 10 miles north of Haldeman is another access that is not on every map, Clemson Island in Perry County.

Again, this is a PGC-owned access as it's meant to connect the western shore with Clemson Island, SGL 294.

The thing about the Haldeman and Clemson Island ramps is that they're built on very flat pieces of land, with flat water beyond, so when the river is low, you need to drag your boat out across rocks and gravel.

It isn't easy trailering a boat here when the river is so exposed, but, oh the bassin'.


Half Falls: A few miles up the line is a spot with no official name, at least at the access.

Some locals call it Half Falls, because of the way the ledges stretch across the river, while other folks in a local bar, who really didn't seem like dedicated anglers, called it the Point.

In any case, the Point at Half Falls does not have a launch ramp, but there is a parking area and the parking area leads to some very popular shore fishing.

Those folks out in a boat at Half Falls came down from the next ramp at Montgomery Ferry.


Montgomery Ferry: Montgomery Ferry Access is an excellent facility operated by the PFBC with both good parking and ramp.

The access is located near the village of Montgomery Ferry that has a lot of history and is worth a walkabout. Like most of this 60-mile stretch, this access leads to some excellent water in a very wide stretch of the river.

You'll be able to work ledges, rocky runs, pocket pools, tiny islands and main currents here. In fact all sorts of wonderful structure await the angler in this region.

And it's also got nice pools to take on the white fly hatch later this summer.


Millersburg Ferry: Upstream it seems like they've turned the old Millersburg Ferry landing site into a public/private ramp.

I checked it out, but because no one was there, I wasn't sure what was going on. Still, I think this site is now open and you can shoot me if I'm wrong.


Liverpool: A few miles above this site is the Liverpool access. This is a newish PFBC access in Perry County and a good one.

Liverpool is a nice thick piece of the river with islands all over the place. You'll find a lot of good pockets below the ledges in this region and it is definitely a spot where the big smallmouth like to hang.

Every bit of the river north of Liverpool is about the same — great, so let me just give directions.


Sweigert Island: About 3 miles north is the Sweigert Island access, another PGC ramp. This is near Route 104 and 11/15. The island game land is SGL 258.


Port Trevorton: An access at Port Trevorton in Snyder County did not look for good launching, but did entertain wading anglers.


Mahantango: Jump the little distance through Juniata County to Snyder County and the next major access is the PFBC Mahantango site. This is also fine facility with ample parking located downstream of McKees Half Falls.


Hoover Island: Upstream is the Hoover Island Access at the mouth Penns Creek. This spot also goes in the category of small but nice.

Parking is limited and the ramp can be problematic, but once you get past the shallow tongue that extends down from Penns Creek you have nice water.

The PFBC was scheduled to reopen the ramp June 30 after wrapping up rock and tree work.


Isle of Que: The Selinsgrove Isle of Que access is located above the town, off Route 11/15. Be sure to head to the railroad trestle to fish.


Shady Nook: Shady Nook is part of the old utility company access with an upstream boundary of the good dam. This spot is located east of Route 11/15 at Hummel's Wharf off the shopping center highway.

And that, I believe, is it for the west side river in this great smallmouth region.


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