Catch of the YEAR!!!

Catch of the year!!! It's that time of year where you, the reader, get to vote on which fish you think was Summit to Stream Adventures "Catch of the YEAR!!!"

Not only do you get to vote, but you get the chance to WIN something for voting! Here's how it will work:

Here's what you get:
You win a Summit to Stream Adventures hat, and some cool fishing gear! Enter for yourself, or for the fisherman in your life, the hat and gear will make a great Christmas gift!!

Here's who can win:
Residents of the U.S. or Canada.

Here are the requirements:
First Entry-Leave a Comment as to which fish you think is the "Catch of the YEAR!" Just because your fish doesn't win, doesn't mean you can't win!


For more entries...BE SURE TO LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH:

1 more entry = follow this blog publicly-Just leave a comment and let us know you are already a follower. If you are a new follower, leave a comment and let us know.

1 more entry = become a Fan of our Facebook page-link on right column (if you're already a fan, leave a comment and let us know).

1 more entry = Follow us on Twitter (summittostream) and tweet about the giveaway with a link (if you already follow, leave a comment and let us know).

There you have it, FOUR chances to win!

Each qualifying comment on the blog gets one entry.

And the winner is....
The winner will be selected on Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. We will randomly select a winner by pulling names out of a hat.


HERE ARE YOUR CHOICES!!! HAVE FUN VOTING!

Fly Fishing Fall Creek

Went out with Demetrius Kasmari and his grandson today for some fly fishing on Fall Creek. Late November we target the lake run brown trout. Drifting egg patterns in peach and orange we hooked into some beautiful fish, including this 26" giant!

Autumn Fly Fishing on Fall Creek

Went out with Damian Krysan of Rochester, NY for a fly fishing trip on Fall Creek. Water Flow was good with cloudy skies and a light rain. We drifted egg patterns and streamers through Fall Creeks various runs and pools. We had multiple hook ups of the lake run salmon and brown trout. It was a great day on the water, and thanks again to Damian for coming out with us!

Damian and a nice Brown

Fishing at the falls

Autumn Charter on Seneca Lake

Went out with John Kita and his son Brian. We were greeted with a northwest wind and partly sunny skies. We hit our first fish within minutes. The bite was on all day, producing 8 salmon and 1 Lake Trout. We had a great time on the water. Thanks to John and Brian for coming out with us and we look forward to seeing you next year for a little Musky Hunting!

Touring Keuka Lake Wine Trail

We started our tour with a pickup on the west side of Keuka Lake yesterday. Our guests Barry Weand, wife, and friends joined us for a Fall day on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. We made stops at Bully Hill, Heron Hill, Dr. Franks, Rooster Hill, Keuka Springs, and McGregor wineries. The sun made an appearance towards the end of the afternoon, allowing an opportunity for the Fall colors to pop! Hope to see our friends from Reading, PA again soon!

Columbus Day Wine Tour

Wine Tour today with Ben and Leslie Clark. We started our tour with a pickup at Magnolia Place Bed and Breakfast in Hector, NY. Focusing on the east side of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, we made stops at Kings Garden, Lamoreaux Landing, Shalestone, Standing Stone, Hazlitt, Red Newt, Damiani, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, Atwater and Silver Springs wineries. Congratulations to the newly married couple!!

Newlyweds, Leslie and Ben

Gearing up for Hunting Season

This week we are getting ready for some Archery Hunts coming up later in the month and in November. In a few days we are head down to Cabela's in Hamburg, PA to stock up on some supplies. We also thought you'd like a little sneak peek at some of the action going on in the region. Here are some scouting photos to whet your appetite.

Seneca Lake Wine Tour-Fall

Saturday our wine tour started with a pick up at Echoes of the Glen Bed and Breakfast in Watkins Glen. Our guests Greig and Marissa enjoyed visits at Fulkerson, Heron Hill, Red Tail Ridge, Billsboro, and then a stop at Ventosa for lunch. After lunch we headed down the east side of Seneca Lake for stops at Standing Stone, Shalestone, and Damiani wineries. It turned out to be a sunny day with the Fall Harvest in full swing.

Greig and Marissa in front of Heron Hill Tasting Room on the west side of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Seneca Lake Wine Tour-Fall

We picked up our guests at the Showboat Motel for some tasting on Seneca Lake. This trip we made stops at Fulkerson, Glenora, Lakewood, Lamoreaux Landing, Standing Stone, Tickle Hill, Red Newt, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, Atwater, and Catherine Valley wineries. Ten wineries in all! Another great day on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with our friends from Reading, PA.

3-Day Musky Charter

Went out with brothers Paul and Bernie Kotulak for the second time this year chasing Musky on Waneta Lake. We were greeted with rain, rough water and 20 mph winds...it didn't discourage these hardy fishermen, nor did it discourage the musky! We ended up with 5 fish with the biggest being a 41" monster. All fish were caught on X-Raps and Ratke minnows. Thanks to Paul and Bernie for coming out with us again, and we'll see you next year!

The 41" monster! Just an inch shy of keeping :)

Finger Lakes Fly Fishing

What do you do on a rainy day? Fly fishing of course!!!

Headed over to Ithaca on Sunday with Lauren Lynd and friends. We started off at Salmon Creek for a little fly fishing 101. Once everyone got their form down we headed to Fall Creek. With beautiful Ithaca Falls in the background, we fished the various pools and runs as the rain came down. The catch of the day were browns and rainbows. Great day out on the water!

Wine Tour-and a little back blogged**

**we're catching up on our blogging...bear with us we have some great photos and blogs coming in the next week.

Saturday we took a great couple, The Coxey's, out for their 5th anniversary. Picked them up at Sunset on Seneca Bed and Breakfast in Watkins Glen, and then out for a day of wine tasting on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. It was quite possibly the busiest day we've seen this year. The wineries were packed!

Anniversary toast at Atwater Winery

Finger Lakes Wine-Keuka and Seneca Lake Wine Trails

Went out with Maggie Hayes and friends for some wine tasting. Our first stop was Bully Hill, then stops at Heron Hill, and Dr. Frank's on Keuka Lake. We then headed over to Seneca Lake for stops at Seneca Shores and Anthony Road. Back over on Keuka Lake to finish at Keuka Springs and Rooster Hill wineries. The day turned out to be beautiful with sunny skies, a perfect day for tasting wine in the Finger Lakes!

Tasting at Bully Hill

Scenic views on Keuka Lake

Nice ride!!

Hiatus

We are going to be in the Pacific Northwest until Sept 23rd, so we're taking a small hiatus from blogging. We'll miss you!

Finger Lakes Musky Fishing

Went out with Bob Johnson for a mid-morning musky charter on Waneta Lake. Fishing was slow in the beginning, but around 1pm we hit our first fish, then five minutes later our second fish was on. Within 15 minutes of our first fish we had our third fish on! The fish were active, and the bite was ON! At the end of our day we had a hit but no hook-up. Fish were caught at varying depths and lures. Another great day on the water.

Touring Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Out on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with Brady Francischelli and her friends celebrating Brady's Birthday! We started our day at Wagner Winery with stops at Penguin Bay, Hazlitt, and Atwater. Then we headed over to the West side of the Lake for a visit to Miles, Fulkerson, and Lakewood wineries. A great day with our friends from Hornell. Happy Birthday Brady!!!

Touring the Finger Lakes- A Two Day Tour

DAY 1
We had a great time with our guests from Oregon and Western NY; Mark, Mike, Sue and Marie. Their first morning we took them to tour the Glenn H. Curtiss museum in Hammondsport. After the museum it was off to the west side of Keuka Lake for some wine tasting at Bully Hill, Heron Hill, & Dr. Frank's. After some wine tasting it was time for lunch at Esperanza. For the afternoon we headed to the west side of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for some tastings at Glenora, Fulkerson and Pompous Ass wineries. Overall a great tour and beautiful day in the Finger Lakes!

Had a great time at the Glenn H Curtiss museum in Hammondsport, NY
Outside of Bully Hill Winery

Tasting at Pompous Ass Winery on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

DAY 2

What to do on your second day in the Finger Lakes??? Why fishing of course!!!!!

We all headed out on Waneta Lake to chase some Musky. Had one rod "pop" very early on with no hookup. We got into our first fish mid-morning and Mark reeled in the 40" beast, caught on a silver X-Rap. Later in our final turn of the day Mike had a chance but the fish broke free. It was the ending to a great couple of days.

Wine Tour and Musky fishing on the same trip, what could be better!?

Mark and his prized Musky

Waneta Lake Smallmouth

Today we took out Roman & Ro for bass on Waneta Lake. First thing in the morning we were greeted with a heavy fog and a bald eagle sighting. Casting worms and crank baits we landed some largemouth and smallmouth, in addition to multiple misses. As the sun came up the pleasure boats and vacationers came out for their last bit of summer. It turned out to be a calm sunny day with our friends from New York City.

If you click on the photo to make it bigger you may be able to spot the bald eagle in the trees.
Roman with a nice catch!

Touring the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Today we headed out with a pickup from the Longhouse Lodge, just outside of Watkins Glen. Our couple enjoyed stops at Lakewood, Fulkerson, White Springs, Three Brothers, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, and Atwater wineries, to name a few! We also made a visit to the first Distillery on Seneca Lake for a taste. The weather cooperated and we were treated with a gorgeous day out on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with our guests from Eastern New York.

Vineyards and Views!
Happy Wine Tasting!

Inside the new Finger Lakes Distilling

A nice addition to Seneca Lake

Waneta Lake Bass Action

Went out with Vic Rendano and his son-in-law C.J. for an evening charter on Waneta Lake. First cast and first fish on, was with an X-Rap shad. We fished Yum worms and X-Raps as the sun set. A great day on the water!