{"id":5740,"date":"2012-06-24T17:49:07","date_gmt":"2012-06-24T21:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1001harf.com\/W3\/?p=5740"},"modified":"2012-06-24T17:49:49","modified_gmt":"2012-06-24T21:49:49","slug":"the-fishing-is-hot-in-western-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1001harf.com\/the-fishing-is-hot-in-western-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Olcott as the “Ultimate Fishing Town In America"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OLCOTT, N.Y. – The World Fishing\u00a0Network’s<\/a>\u00a0recent appointment of the town of Olcott as the “Ultimate Fishing Town In America” makes public what many here in Western New York have known for years; that the region is home to arguably the best fishing in North America!<\/p>\n

The\u00a0award<\/a>\u00a0is deserving recognition for an outstanding fishery, one that all of Western New York can take pride in. Terry Jones is Lake Erie’s premiere bass guide.<\/p>\n

“To be nationally recognized for the Fishing Network, I think it’s absolutely wonderful for Wilson and New York State,” says Jones. “The repercussions for Erie and Buffalo and everything, it’ll help us all out is what it will do.”<\/p>\n

Few places can offer the variety we have across the region and indeed, the state.<\/p>\n

Take your pick!<\/p>\n

Lake Ontario offers outstanding fishing for salmon and trout throughout the year. Erie has a world-class bass fishery, as well as walleye and the mighty muskellunge.<\/p>\n

Those are just the two great lakes, there’s a lot of other smaller lakes and streams to keep any angler busy for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

“The diversity of the fishing; the trout, the salmon, the bass, the smallmouth, the walleye,” says Jones. “I had a person out fishing the other day, he caught nine different species of fish out in the lake with me in one day. I probably could have brought him closer to shore, he could have caught twelve. But nine different species out in the lake, awesome! I love it!”<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most sought after quarry is the smallmouth bass.<\/p>\n

They are abundant in most bodies of water, and pound for pound are one of the hardest fighting fish to hit a lure. The smallmouth is responsible for putting Lake Erie on the map for anglers from across North America.<\/p>\n

“Our smallmouth fishery is the best in the country right now,” says Jones. “I’ve fished all over the country, and I’m so fortunate to live here and run a guide service on Lake Erie. It’s kind of easy is what is…most of the time.”<\/p>\n

One does not need a boat to get to the best spots either.<\/p>\n

The shoreline fishing opportunities are as diverse as the species themselves.<\/p>\n

“There’s a lot of places where you can fish,” Jones says. “You just have to put the time and effort to look. Creeks, stream, I mean trout fishing, everything, the Lower Niagara River, the gorge and everything, there’s so many places for us to fish.”<\/p>\n

There are a multitude of ways to enjoy fishing. It can be competitive or relaxing. It’s pretty easy to\u00a0learn<\/a>, it’s a great family activity, and at its most basic, it’s a relaxing and meditative way to spend a day.<\/p>\n

As the old saying goes: “A bad day fishing is better than a good day at\u00a0work<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Jones agrees with the old adage.<\/p>\n

“I have so many people that come and fish with me that say, ‘Terry, I really don’t even care if I even catch a fish!’ I mean, that’s the bonus of just being out in nature, and enjoying what God has given us. We’re foolish if we don’t take advantage of it, it’s nobody’s fault but our own.”<\/p>\n

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