Rayno's Fishing Excursions

Come experience legendary fishing on Lake Ontario and it's tributary waters, including the famed Salmon River in Pulaski, NY with Captain Zack Rayno.

Where'd August Go?!

Well just like that it's gone! As I type this, tomorrow will be September 1st and our season on Lake Ontario is coming to an end in a few short weeks.  Time to soak up every moment, good or bad, boys!

As you'll notice I have a picture heavy gallery attached, I neglected to post a new report, my apologies!

The fishing has been good the past few weeks here in Oswego, NY.  Strong winds from various directions have had us chasing our thermocline in depths from 180 feet below the surface to 30 feet below the surface, anywhere from 60 feet of water to 650 feet of water.  It's been wild!  

As of late, the kings have begun their migration toward the rivers, most fishing has been 150 feet of water and shallower.  My successes have been due to ATOMMIK flies behind Michigan Stinger Pro-Trolls as well as Dreamweaver Spin Doctors.  Tom at ATOMMIK has some new UV flies worth checking out, including the UV Big Fin.  Hot to the touch!

My greatest piece of advice during this time of year would be to get a little crazy.  High sun? Try a white attractor.  Thermocline is down 80 feet?  Leave a rod at 60 feet for a while.  It seems the staging kings decide not to follow the "rules" of trolling Lake Ontario sometimes!

 

With September here, it's only right to mention night fishing for salmon!  If you haven't heard of this, check out my description here. I am looking forward to rowing around in the drift boat and I still have a few great dates left for night or day trips.  Don't wait, they'll fill up!

See ya out there!