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Capt John Oravec, aka "the Troutman", has guided on
To date his reporting has come thru his famous tactical articles for the In-Fisherman, Lake Ontario Outdoors, seminars for Bass Pro Shops, regional fishing clubs, and of course Anglers are always welcome to talk fishin' with him dockside at where ever you come into contact with him.
Capt John now will submit an Internet fishing report (called the "O" report) summarizing action on the 33 foot charterboat "Troutman" from late April thru late September and the 20 foot charterboat the "Johnny O" from October thru middle April and will include local tips, weather outlook plus his tips and hot spot picks for the upcoming fishing period. Look for a weekend summary and an updated report around the middle of the week along with helpful predictions for the coming weekend so you can set up on the fish when you get on these waters.
Thanks for thanks for visiting my site. I hope the report enhances your Western N.Y. fishing experience.
Any time there is a question about charter fishing on either "Troutman" or "Johnny O", hotspots, or rigging feel free to email Me at captjohno@netzero.net
Fish on and see ya out there!
Thanks
Captain John Oravec.
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Now fishing St. Lawrence, Chautauqua Lake and Lake Ontario
aboard either the
"Troutman" or "Johnny O"
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January 31, 2012 I fought some strong South winds and got two terrific days on the Niagara bar. The river current plume had turned with a West wind so fish were spread over the flats off Ft Niagara in 10 to 16 ft of water. Tougher conditions call for oversized, custom "O" colors. I even had the electric motor trolling on color edges. Water color dictated super bright Spoons and wobbling plugs. A favorite of both browns and "Mambo Lakers" is the solid silver/gold or anti freeze Kwikfish with yellow chartereuse lip and body spots. Choppy water but manageable for the three some.
Drift speed on day one of this N.Y. group dictated 3 oz pencil weights and a 3' drift bag to hold speed over 25 to 35fow. Great action - 8 to 14lbs and the best Browns around 7 to 9 lbs.
Day two featured lower winds and similar water. Same plug program although smaller size # 8 & 9 kwiks. Fred in the front seat took top honors with a 19 # lake and 12lb brown. Once he got the nack of sweeping the rod to "pull" the plug he was in the hit zone!
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Captain John Oravec & Tight Lines Charters offer Charter fishing
on Lake Ontario for Kings, Cohos, Atlantics, Browns, Steelheads, Rainbows, and Lakers, and on the St Lawrence River and Niagara River for Walleyes, Bass and Muskies.