Chautauqua County Anglers are having luck with trout
Posted by Richard Benedetto on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 11:53pm. 
Warmer weather should bring a host of fishing opportunities to anglers. As of Wednesday evening, there is still safe ice at Chautauqua Lake, including edge ice, according to Lisa Green at Happy Hooker Bait & Tackle in Ashville. Yellow perch are still the feature fish over most of the lake, with the larger fish reported over deeper water. Walleye chatter has been scarce, but anglers are probably focusing closer to spawning streams where the fish tend to stage up in the springtime. Calicos have been a night bite until Wednesday when one happy angler reported hitting the fish at Mayville from 7 a.m., until noon. Green also reports anglers have been finding hold-over (dark) trout biting at Chautauqua Creek.
Lee Weber, in Brant, reports anglers have also been finding trout action at the mouth of Big Sister's Creek and, continued warm weather should make more stream opportunities available until the rain comes .
Local anglers have reported taking a few trout off the City Pier near the hot water discharge platform and occasionally from boats. A co-worker reported observing three anglers arriving Tuesday morning at the Pier. As a pair of anglers were readying their gear, one angler tossed one cast and immediately hooked up with a nice sized trout. Sweet! Look for a bullhead bite to start once we get our first warm rain.
I will share some information on what makes a fisherman grumpy or downright angry, and rightfully so.
On three separate occasions the angler had lent his landing net to anglers who had forgotten theirs. On one occasion, the angler used the net and "forgot" to return it. Another time an angler bent the handle landing a fish horizontally, applying too much pressure on the middle of the handle rather than lifting it hand over hand in a more secure manner. The third time an angler reportedly landed his fish and then cut the net to retrieve his lure's hook which was impaled in the netting. No wonder anglers are hesitant to loan their equipment. I hope the report will prevent future mishaps. A tip of the hat to John for sharing this information.
Calendar: The Northern Chautauqua Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold their annual banquet March 13 at the Dunkirk Moose Club. Call Steve or Chris at 410-4848 or 679-5969.
The Fly Fishing and Steelhead Expo will be held at the Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo in Mayville on March 20 from 8 a.m., to 5 p.m., and March 21 from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m
The Lakewood Baptist Church will hold a Sportmen's Dinner on March 13 at 150 Erie St, Lakewood, N.Y. This event will include seminars starting at 4 p.m., featuring Trapping by Tim Mullard, Jigging for walleye with Grizzly Gary Wert, Blood Trailing with Dan & Tim Cook, Rattling Whitetails by Pete Hofert and guest speaker Wally Harder. The dinner is $5 Ticket and information by calling 763-9621.
The First Baptist Church in Silver Creek (located on Main St. next to Petri's) will host their second annual Sportsman's Dinner on Saturday, March 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be guide Robert (Bob) Green. The dinner will include numerous wild game favorites, and there will also be awards for the youngsters (ages 4-6 and 7-9) who submit and participate in the coloring contest. There are also numerous prizes for the grown ups also. There is no charge for the event and you must place reservations by calling 934-7320. Leave a head count on who will attend and whether you would like to have youngsters participate in the coloring contest.
Upcoming Hunter Safety Education Classes for Chautauqua County: Ellery Rod & Gun Club will host a Hunter Safety Education Course starting on March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., returning on March 27 from 9 a.m., to 4 p.m. Pre-register for this course on March 20 from 10 a.m., until noon at the club house located on Pancake Hill Road in Ellery.
The Westfield Fish & Game Club located on Ogden Road will host a gun safety course. The two-day course will start on Monday, April 5 from 7 p.m., until 10 p.m., and resume on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m., until 4 p.m. Two-day attendance is mandatory. Students must also be at least 12 years old. For more information, call 326-3218.
Bear Lake Rod & Gun Club will host a HSE course on April 9 from 5:30 until 10 p.m., returning on April 10 from 8:30 a.m., until 2:30 p.m. Students must pre-register at Cassadaga Shurfine between March 22 and April 5. Bring a lunch on Saturday and two-day attendance is mandatory.
The Bear Lake Club will also host a Bowhunter Education Course on April 24 from 8 a.m., until done. Everyone must pre-register by April 21 at Cassadaga Shurfine. Bring a lunch.
Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club will host a HSE class on Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 from 5 to 10:30 p.m., both days. Students must attend both classes. Register at the first class. Call 366-3397 or 595-3917 for information.
Jamestown Rifle & Pistol will host a course on April 16 from 6 to 10 p.m., resuming on Saturday, April 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Register at the first class. Students must attend both classes.
His Way Archers will host a Bow Course April 21 and April 22 from 6 to 10 p.m., both days. Two-day attendance is mandatory. Register at the first class.
The 2010 W.N.Y. Winter 3-D archery league schedule for March is: March 14 Glen-Coe Conservation Club, March 21 Evans R&G, March 28 Collins -Shoot off. Shoots are open to the public. The range hours are 8 a.m., until 2 p.m. Call Mike at 337-0126 or Jim at 792-4825 for more information.
There will be a pistol permit class March 28 at the Westfield Fish and Game Club. For more information or to register, call 792-4571.
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