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The Cove at Krenzers. For Fishermen, by FIshermen

2010-03-09T20:09:00Z

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Krenzer Marine

FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Habecker (315) 483-6986

March 9, 2010 thabecker@krenzermarine.com

KRENZER MARINE ANNOUNCES “THE COVE AT KRENZERS”

Krenzer Marine, one of Lake Ontario’s leading boat dealerships, today announced that they will be adding 20 additional slips to their marina. The slips are geared towards fishermen and will be located in a private area on the South side of their Sodus Point facility.

Commenting on the new slips, Tim Habecker of Krenzer Marine said “We recognize the need for fishing-specific dockage at our Sodus Point location. Fishermen are looking for an area where they can not only keep their boats, but also share in the fishing lifestyle with other fishermen. The Cove at Krenzers will offer access to our shower house, electricity in each of the 20 new slips, lots of free parking and is within easy walking distance of downtown Sodus Point. All of this will be available to boats up to 35’ in length. Because these docks will be in a park-like setting with all of the amenities that fishermen expect, we don’t anticipate these slips lasting long. We see The Cove at Krenzers as another step in our long-range plan to gain exposure in the Lake Ontario sportfishing market and we're excited to bring this new facility to the fishermen of Sodus Point! ”

ABOUT KRENZER MARINE

Krenzer Marine is based in Sodus Point, NY and is one of Lake Ontario’s busiest full-service boat dealerships. With 50 years of experience, Krenzer Marine helps boaters get the most out of their time on the water. From providing service,dockage, storage, gel coat repairs, boat sales, electronics installations, and boat hauling and lifting, Krenzer Marine is well known for delivering a superior customer experience. For more information please visit www.krenzermarine.com

More on the Cannon IntelliTroll

2010-02-18T00:35:00Z

I've been getting a lot of emails and phone calls about the new Cannon IntelliTroll since I posted about it here a few weeks ago. My production model showed up here at the house the other day so I thought I'd take a minute or two to share some more pictures & thoughts about it with you.

The IntelliTroll comes with everything you'll need for your installation: The head unit, probe, coated cable, power cord, antenna & cable, head unit mounts, mounting hardware, and an owners manual. The head unit is bigger than the head unit on my Depth Raider, but not a lot bigger. The numbers on the read out will be big enough that you'll be able to read them at the back of the boat.

One of the things that struck me as a major improvement over the other units I've seen on the market is the way in which the power cord and antenna plug into the head unit. Cannon has used what appears to be the same connectors as we use on our Humminbird equipment - they just work and they stay put. That's a good thing:

The next major improvement over the old Cannon Speed & Temp unit is the probe. It's a LOT smaller and significantly more hydrodynamic than the old probe. When we tested it against the Depth Raider probe we found it to have the same, if not a little bit less drag in the water. It has a smaller frontal profile than the DR probe, but it's a little bit longer:

The batteries (4 AA) are reached by un-screwing the cap on the end of the probe. The battery compartment is sealed with a double O-ring, and it's isolated from the pc board inside the probe. One of the other differentiating features of the Cannon probe is the way in which it attaches to the cable. You simply scrape off an inch or so of coating from the cable and thread the cable thru the locking mechanism and tighten it onto the cable. Simple. Plus the locking mechanism pivots so that the probe will always run true no matter how much of an angle the cable is at due to blow back.

One final thing to mention about the unit. It not only displays speed & temperature at the ball, but it also provides actual depth by using a pressure sensor. That's a very cool feature and if you're like me you'll be surprised at the actual depth your probe is running at given how much cable you have out. Blowback really impacts how deep your riggers are!

I'm pretty impressed with the final production version of the IntelliTroll, and I look forward to putting it through it's paces this coming season. We'll have it on the boat as soon as we splash down for the year, so don't hesitate to stop by and ask us about it. Based on our pre-production testing and what I've seen of the production model I have, I'd say that Cannon has a winner on its hands.

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

Miami Boat Show

2010-02-17T23:43:00Z

I was in Miami on business last week and had the opportunity to spend a few hours at the Miami Boat Show after I wrapped up my business calls. First off, I have to say that the show is HUGE....far bigger than any trade show I've ever been to. At the Miami Convention Center alone, there had to be 200 boats on display, plus hundreds of booths for anything and everything boating related. Engines, electronics, docks, fishing gear, clothing, trailers, accessories, you name it and there's a booth or two or three for that at the Miami Boat Show. And that's just the Convention Center. There's another 75 or so boats in the water at the Miami Marriott, plus there's the whole Collins Ave brokerage area, where they have a 2 mile long section of docks full of brokerage boats for sale. Like I said, it's HUGE! I never even made it to the Collins Ave section of the show. But what I did see at the Convention Center impressed me an awful lot. Boat building has come a long way in the recent years, and the one thing that I noticed abuzz at every major boat builders booths was the addition of Volvo IPS to their boats. I saw a demo of an IPS system at the Marriott and what they say about being able to pull boats into docks completely sideways is absolutely true. IPS is a marvel of engineering and if I was in the market for a brand new boat you can be sure that I'd be looking at it very seriously.

Speaking of brand new boats, I spent the majority of my time in the Tiara booth. I was lucky enough to spend probably 20 un-interrupted minutes talking with Bob Slikkers, President of Tiara, about their line-up of boats for 2010. Bob showed me their new 4300 Open, which they introduced to the press at this show. All I can say is WOW! If I had the money, there's no other boat on the market that I'd buy. Mom, Dad, PLEASE don't spend my inheritance...I want this boat BAD!! OK, OK, I know...there's no inheritance....I'll just go buy a lottery ticket instead. I don't have the exact specs in front of me but if my memory serves me right, it goes something like this: 43' LOA, 15' beam, 23,000 lbs, twin 750hp Diesels in an engine room that you can stand up in, room for 7 or 8 to sleep....it's just incredible. I snapped a few pictures of it for you to enjoy:

I also spent a lot of time on the rest of the Open series boats, as well as on their Convertible and Sovran line of boats. I liked the Convertible's and Sovran's but the Opens are the boats that made my pulse quicken. Truth be told, any of the new Tiara Opens would work jusssssst fine as a charter/tournament boat for us!

I also got to spend some time with my friends at Cannon and Humminbird. They had a big booth there and were very busy showing people what we've known for quite some time now: That the new Cannon & Humminbird products rock! It seemed to me that people were especially impressed with the sonar units from Humminbird and how they can interface with Cannon downriggers. Here I am pictured with Dale Logue (on the left), Product Manager for Humminbird, and Dave Maryanov (in the middle, next to me), Senior Brand Manager for Cannon:

Dave treated me to dinner with the whole Cannon/Humminbird/Minn Kota crew down on South Beach after the show. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at dinner with the guys. They're all about the same age as me and are all avid fishermen, so you know that they stories were just flying! Thanks a bunch for dinner Dave, I owe you one. We'll be sure to treat you to a great meal in Wilson this spring, OK?

I could go on and on about the show and all of the cool new products I saw, but I just don't have the time or space to go into it all. If you've never been to the show before I'd highly recommend it to you. I'm already working on plans to take a bunch of guys down with me next winter for a long weekend at it. It's a great way to get yourself revved up for the coming fishing season, that's for sure!

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

Humminbird Patent Infringement Lawsuit

2010-01-27T14:52:00Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: CYNTHIA GEORGESON

262-631-6600

Johnson Outdoors Files Suit in Federal Court Against Maker of Lowrance

Navico ‘Willfully Infringed’ On Side Imaging^®Patent

RACINE, Wisconsin, January 27, 2010 - Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT: Nasdaq) today announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Navico, Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,652,952 by Navico’s sale of the Lowrance LSS-1 StructureScan Imaging System. Johnson Outdoors’ patent protects the Humminbird^® Side Imaging^®sonar technology. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court in Alabama, the home of Humminbird^® products for over 50 years.

Johnson Outdoors’ Side Imaging^® sonar produces detailed and recognizable images of underwater objects and waterbeds enabling anglers to pinpoint habitat, structure and drop-offs which are prime holding areas for fish. The patent application process began in 2004 prior to the Company’s introduction of Side Imaging^® sonar in Humminbird^® 900 series fishfinder models the following year.

Consumer demand prompted Johnson Outdoors to expand utilization of Side Imaging^® sonar technology across a broad range of its Humminbird^® portfolio and was a key driver behind the brand’s growth over the past four years. Following a comprehensive and methodical review process, on January 26, 2010, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the Company’s patent for “Side Imaging^® sonar.”

“Our intellectual property policy is very simple: we will respect the property of others and fiercely protect that of our own. We were diligent throughout the Side Imaging^® sonar technology patent application process to ensure we achieved both because real innovation brings real value which our customers and consumers expect and demand. By taking steps to protect our ideas and inventions, we help ensure our ability to continue to bring forward meaningful advances and innovative products that excite consumers and build our customers’ business,” said Kelly Grindle, Group Vice President Marine Electronics & Watercraft.

The Company’s complaint says Navico, Inc. expended substantial resources to inform the trade and relevant purchasers of fish finding products, that it too would use side scan technology to compete directly with Humminbird^® Side Imaging^® sonar products with knowledge that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office had approved the Company’s patent. The complaint further says Navico actively induced infringement of the patent by resellers. .

The Company is asking the Court to enjoin Navico from further infringement of the patented Side Imaging^® sonar technology.

ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. consists of the Humminbird^®, Geonav^® Minn Kota^® and Cannon^® brands. Humminbird is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combo units, chartplotters, marine radios and digital depth gauges. Geonav is a manufacturer of high-quality, easy-to-use marine electronics products. Minn Kota is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as offering a complete line of battery chargers, Trim Tabs and marine accessories. Cannon is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town^® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak^™ and Necky^® kayaks; Lendal^® paddles; Carlisle^® and Extrasport^® paddling accessories; Minn Kota^® motors; Cannon^® downriggers; Humminbird^®fishfinders; GEONAV^®marine electronics; SCUBAPRO^® UWATEC^® and Seemann^®dive equipment; Silva^® compasses; Tech⁴O^® digital instruments; and Eureka!^® tents.

Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com

Team Krenzer Marine at the SSS Tackle Show

2010-01-27T01:00:00Z

Today I joined two of my Krenzer Marine tournament team mates, Dan and Tim, for an afternoon at the SSS tackle show on Grand Island. We visited with a lot of the manufacturers reps that were there and had an opportunity to see some of the new tackle that will be in stores in 2010. There's an awful lot of exciting stuff coming this year!

We visited with Matt Edwards from Cannon/Humminbird/Minn Kota and saw some of what's new from them for 2010:

We also spent some time with Shane Ruboyianes from Dreamweaver and got to see some of their hot new colors for this season:

Even though I didn't get pictures of them, we were also able to visit with John Ruffino from Daiwa, John Distaffen from Northern King, Tony Salerno from Great Lakes Planers, John Williams from Big Jon, Yvan Charrios from Scotty, Darren Ford from Walker, and Tom Allen from ATOMMIK. It was pretty obvious to me that these folks have been very busy in the off-season. Look for some cool new products from them in the coming months as you visit your local tackle shops.

We also ran into a few of our local Lake Ontario friends there too. We bumped into Andy Bliss, Rob Ripka, Troy and Shelly Creasey, and Sharon Narburgh. I really enjoyed being able to spend some time talking fishing today, and I can't think of a better group of people to do that with than the folks we saw today.

I guess that's about it for now. Keep an eye out here for more new product info as it becomes avaialble to me. Until then, THINK SPRING!

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

NEW Dreamweaver colors for 2010

2010-01-19T13:28:00Z

You know we're big fans of Dreamweaver. We run their spoons and flashers all the time. We promised you a sneak peak of the 2010 lineup, so here you go. You saw it here first. The NEW 2010 additions to the Dreamweaver lineup:

Man there's some SWEET additions to the lineup here...I can't wait to get some of them wet!

Here's a link to the full pdf if you're interested:

New from Dreamweaver in 2010

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

NEW IntelliTroll from Cannon for 2010

2010-01-11T03:49:00Z

I just received the following info from Cannon announcing their new Intellitroll Speed & Temp unit. We did a bunch of pre-production testing for Cannon on this unit last year and I'm really excited to see what the finished product looks like and how it works. We were running the unit through our Mag 20's and displaying the data on our Humminbird 1157C via the Cannonlink feature and it worked pretty slick. This is the first time I've actually seen the head unit however, and I think it looks pretty cool. I can't wait to get my hands on a production model and put it through its paces.

Click here to see the full-size pdf: Cannon IntelliTroll

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

New in 2010 from Sigg's Rigs

2010-01-08T04:02:00Z

You all know by now that I'm a huge fan of Sigg's Rigs trolling flies. Matt Siggeman has become a good friend of mine and we've helped develop and test a lot of his flies for him over the years. I just got off the phone with Sigg himself, and he sent me pictures of some of the new stuff that's coming for 2010. I think that there are some sure-fire winners here, and I'm especially happy with the way the Billy V Glow Ghost came out! Thanks Matt. I can't wait to get these wet this spring! Check out the new 2010 additions to the Trophy Fly line:

Billy V Glow Ghost Watermelon

Martini Al Capone

Matt also has a series of Coho Candy flies, and there are a few new tasty treats for 2010 here too:

U.V. Pink Slip Martini

Hangover Blue & Copper Crinkle

Believe it or not, spring is on its way.... It's time to start gearing up and getting your tackle set for spring. You can check out Matt's website at http://www.siggsrigs.com

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

A new tournament team for 2010

2009-12-30T21:36:00Z

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Krenzer Marine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Habecker (315) 483-6986

January 4, 2010 thabecker@krenzermarine.com

KRENZER MARINE ANNOUNCES TOURNAMENT PARTNERSHIP

Krenzer Marine, one of Lake Ontario’s leading boat dealerships, today announced that they will partner with Capt. Bill Ruth and Billy V Sportfishing to fish the Lake Ontario Pro-Am Series in 2010.

Commenting on the new partnership, Tim Habecker of Krenzer Marine said “Our business focus has expanded beyond our core recreational boating market to include new opportunities such as the Lake Ontario sportfishing market. Partnering with Capt. Bill and his team will allow us to gain a greater level of exposure in this market, will prepare us to better address customer needs, and will allow us to position ourselves for growth for the future. Bill is a true professional who has demonstrated a long term commitment to our industry and I expect this partnership to be very beneficial to our entire organization.”

Captain Bill Ruth is a successful charter Captain, outdoor writer, and tournament fisherman with over 25 years experience fishing Lake Ontario. “I am thrilled to be partnering with the Krenzer Marine team,” says Ruth. “Krenzer Marine has been providing boaters with an exceptionally high level of service since 1959. I look forward to using my contacts and expertise to assist them with the realization of both their sales and service goals. Plus, it’s going to be a lot of fun having them on the team this season. Let’s go fishing! ”

ABOUT KRENZER MARINE

Krenzer Marine is based in SodusPoint, NY and is one of Lake Ontario’s busiest full-service boat dealerships. With 50 years of experience, Krenzer Marine helps boaters get the most out of their time on the water. From providing service, dockage, storage, gelcoat repairs, boat sales, electronics installations, and boat hauling and lifting, Krenzer Marine is well known for delivering a superior customer experience. For more information please visit www.krenzermarine.com

Exciting stuff! I'm ready to go fishing NOW!!

Until Next Time,

Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

Happy New Year!

2009-12-28T15:30:00Z

It's a few days after Christmas and it's snowing...pretty cool if you ask me! I'll be headed over to the hill to enjoy the snow a little bit later today. But for now, I'm focused on our 2010 Tournament schedule. Details will follow later, but for now I thought you might enjoy this little video I put together over the Christmas Holiday:

Until Next Time,

Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

Wind Farms on Lake Ontario - A BAD IDEA!!!

2009-12-17T14:12:00Z

I'm not much for discussing politics and I certainly don't trust any of our politicians. But I felt the need to bring this to your attention so that we can collectively voice our concerns to our "representatives" over this terrible plan that our government is trying to slip past us without anyone noticing. In short, our elected officials want to put 2,200 wind turbines on Lake Ontario in 50-150 feet of water. The electricity that these turbines generate will be sent to New York City. Here's a snapshot of the plan: Offshore Wind Turbines - BAD NEWS for Lake Ontario

There are a thousand reasons why this is a horrible idea, but the highlights are captured pretty well in this letter written by Tom "Longline" Bishop. Tom posted this on the Lake Ontario United forum and has given us permission to copy/paste it. So PLEASE send this to your elected officials. I couldn't agree more Tom! Thank you for writing this.

Dear Governor Patterson,

I’m writing to inform you that I and many Lake Ontario fishermen, boaters, property owners & environmentally conscious citizens are totally against locating offshore windfarms along the shores in Lake Ontario for which the NY Power Authority is currently seeking proposals. From aesthetic, ecological, recreational, and economic viewpoints this is not a good area to install turbines.

The Great Lakes were declared to be a national treasure (Presidential Exec. Order 13340 of May 18, 2004). They are a valuable freshwater resource that many governments, agencies, organizations and conservation groups have been trying to restore and protect, especially in this time of climate change that is seeing our freshwater ecology challenged and the world’s freshwater supply dwindle.

1. Aesthetically:
Windmills will be a clearly visible eyesore from all points on the south shore and higher buildings inland. There will be no hills or trees to hide them. Offshore windmills are larger than their land based cousins and will fill the 50 to 150 Ft of water band along the south and eastern shores. NYPA is seeking proposal for the construction of up to 500 Megawatts of electrical production. This will require 1,250 turbines rated for 1.6 MW each which operate at a typical 25% efficiency, worldwide. Rochester has plans to develop the harbor area for recreational purposes; Oswego and the Salmon River area have already become well known for their recreational activities especially the world class fishing and hatcheries there.

2. Ecologically:
The Rochester Embayment extends from Braddock’s Bay to Pultneyville from the shoreline out to over 200 ft of water. It has a thick sand and mud bottom due to thousands of years or erosion and is listed as a Class B Area of Concern by the U.S. EPA due to the sediments containing very high levels of heavy metals and phosphorous. Impairments listed by the USEPA include: restricted dredging; degradation of benthos; loss of fish and wildlife habitat; and beach closings, among others.

Foundations for offshore turbines are much larger than land based units as they also have to withstand water currents and wave action. Excavation for installation and decommissioning, (after only a 20 years life expectancy) offshore turbine towers and transmission lines will disrupt heavily polluted sediments that have settled to the bottom and are beginning to be covered by cleaner sediments from the last few years. The underwater currents and the natural gyre that travels from West to East in Lake Ontario will carry liberated pollutants and impair areas all along the southern shore and into the Thousand Islands.

Every aquatic life form in the Great Lakes is dependent upon the nearshore environment at some stage in their life, whether it’s zooplankton, prey or game fish. It is a very frail ecology, especially with the recent colonization of that zone by invasive species such as Zebra & Quagga mussels. Turbine foundations, interconnection and transmission lines will cause aquatic habitat fragmentation and disrupt nesting sites. Studies have shown that fish can sense and are affected by electromagnetic fields. The US Army Corps of Engineers is trying to stop another invasive species (Asian carp) from entering the Great Lakes at the Chicago Sanitary Canal with electricity.

Avian fatalities are also a major concern. Especially for migratory birds and water fowl that have established routes through the area to resting places such as at Braddock’s Bay, Irondequoit Bay, wetlands in the area, and even the Montezuma Wildlife Preserve.

3. Recreationally:
Boating collisions occur every year. The sought after proposal will add over 1000 more nautical obstacles for all types of watercraft.

Government agencies will create exclusion zones around the turbines and transmission lines for reasons of safety and national security. This will greatly reduce and partition the area where boaters and fishermen frequent.

4. Economically:
Effort by the Great Lakes states, US and Canadian governments and their agencies to restore fish populations and habitat has put money into the local economies. It has lead to the establishment of a documented $7 Billion/year Sportfishing industry on the Great Lakes. Windfarms will diminish this.

The Lowville windfarm is currently entering a legal battle with NYS as it was recently classified as a “shirt-changer.” Flat Rock/Maple Ridge did not create the additional jobs that its proponents claimed it would. Lewis County is only going to receive 25% of what of was projected for its 2010 budget from that windfarm project.

The view of the lake will be ruined and property taxes will be lost as values of the most valuable residential properties in the area will go down. People do not want to live with windmills in view, unless they are getting easement monies for turbines on their land. Individuals will not get easement money if the turbines are located offshore.

Electricity generated by wind is more expensive than other means due to construction, maintenance and transmission:

The Long Island PA (headed by Mr. Kessel) terminated the proposal for only 40 turbines in the Long Island Sound when they found out that re-bid construction costs would exceed initial estimates by $114M.

Access issues for servicing turbines will contribute to increased expenses of electricity. The waves on Lake Ontario are much steeper than on the Baltic where they acknowledge access issues with wave heights above 1 meter. (We have that frequently.) Additionally, although Lake Ontario doesn’t generally freeze over, the Welland Canal and the St Lawrence Seaway are closed over the winter and ports such as the Genesee River and Oswego do freeze over.

Site choices are based on average yearly wind speed and the day to day and even hourly winds are ignored. Lake Ontario sailors know how the winds suddenly changes in these areas. Brownouts & surges will become more frequent & severe as the area becomes more dependent on technology that is based upon our unpredictable weather. I.E. “Lake effect”. (Worldwide, without Lake effect, they only operate at 20-25% of name plate capacity.)

I urge you to say “NO” to windfarms on Lake Ontario. Although proponents claim “green” w.r.t. air, they casually brush off issues with water. Lake Ontario is too valuable a freshwater resource to risk.

Thank you,
Capt. Bill Ruth

You can find out who your local representatives are here: http://whoismyrepresentative.com/

Time is of the essence here people! Governor Patterson just approved this proposal as part of his Energy Policy in 2010. We either speak up now and do so LOUDLY or we're going to have to face life with 2,200 wind turbines in the middle of the lake that we all love so dearly. I urge all of you to write your representatives today.

Hopefully that's it for the political ranting on this blog. I just couldn't sit idly by and let them push this through without a fight from the stakeholders in the fishery.

Until Next Time,
NO WIND TURBINES ON LAKE ONTARIO!!

~Capt. Bill

It's Winter!

2009-12-07T23:32:00Z

Wow, what a difference a week makes. Last week it was 55 degrees and felt like winter would never get here. This morning it was 24 degrees at my house and it hasn't gotten above freezing yet today. That means ski season is finally here and I'm busy with hiring and training new and returning ski & snowboard instructors. At our first Instructor Training Course of the season over at Greek Peak this past weekend we had 44 candidates try out and after it was all said and done, we accepted 21 of them for further training. We have another group of people trying out for the school next weekend plus we have clinics going on for all the new and returning instructors. These next few weekends are some of the busiest of the year for me. But even still, fishing and boating are never far from my mind. We have a few projects lined up for the off-season, including adding another Humminbird 1157C and all new Cannon Dual Axis Rod Holders to the boat. We already have one 1157C on the boat and we loved it so much that we've decided to add a second one to use as a big-screen GPS/Plotter with XM Satellite weather. The new rod-holders are going to be a great addition to the boat; we used the rigger mounted Cannon rod holders all of last season and found them to be the best rod holders we've ever used, so we've decided to add some of their track-mounted holders this year. We're really looking forward to the new additions, and I'm sure that you'll like them too!

Also, I was checking out the Krenzer Marine website today and I found that they have a great on-line store that you might want to check out:

I didn't know that they had such a great selection of parts & accessories online! As you know, the Krenzer guys fished with us a little bit this past summer, and I've found them to be fantastic to deal with. They've hauled my boat a couple of times, done some service work for me, and now I see that they have this online store. They're a great bunch of people to deal with and I'd definitely recommend them to you for any of your boating needs. They've certainly treated me right and I wouldn't recommend them to you if they hadn't.

I guess that's about it for now. Think snow!

Until Next Time,
Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill

An old video

2009-11-15T02:48:00Z

I found this video tonight while I was cleaning out some of the files on my computer. It's from 2008, but it still gets me pumped. We were out on a charter and Sarah took her personal best King, which came in at just under 30lbs. Nice!! How many more months is it until we put the boats back in the water????

Shoot me an email if you'd like to book a date to go after your own personal best fish!

Until Next Time,

Fish On!!

~Capt. Bill