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Jolly Sportfishing

Member since January 2016 Kendall, United States
Background
I've been fishing the big lake for Salmon and Trout since I was 4 years old, cutting my teeth on spring Brown Trout in a 14' motorboat with my Dad. We eventually got a little bigger boat outfitted with offshore equipment, and by age 12 there wasn't anything I couldn't do on the boat. At age 14 I got my first job as a mate on a charter boat, and from that point on, all I wanted to be was a Lake Ontario charter boat captain.
Techniques
First, fishing is suppose to be fun, and that's what is really important to me when you fish with me. I like to have a good time when on the water. I'm a light line fisherman, and grew up fishing lighter tackle on big kings. I have put several fish in the boat over 30lbs that were caught on 10lb test mono. During the spring I can run most of my gear with light tackle, however as we transition into the summer fishery some of my gear gets beefed up, dipsies and copper rods. But, I stick to a light line set up on my downriggers.

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Kendall, Estados Unidos
Background
I've been fishing the big lake for Salmon and Trout since I was 4 years old, cutting my teeth on spring Brown Trout in a 14' motorboat with my Dad. We eventually got a little bigger boat outfitted with offshore equipment, and by age 12 there wasn't anything I couldn't do on the boat. At age 14 I got my first job as a mate on a charter boat, and from that point on, all I wanted to be was a Lake Ontario charter boat captain.
Techniques
First, fishing is suppose to be fun, and that's what is really important to me when you fish with me. I like to have a good time when on the water. I'm a light line fisherman, and grew up fishing lighter tackle on big kings. I have put several fish in the boat over 30lbs that were caught on 10lb test mono. During the spring I can run most of my gear with light tackle, however as we transition into the summer fishery some of my gear gets beefed up, dipsies and copper rods. But, I stick to a light line set up on my downriggers.
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Jolly Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Kendall
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Spring Brown Trout Fishin
Spring Brown Trout Fishin
Mar 2, 2020 Kendall
It's looking like an early spring here Western NY, and the fishing is already starting to heat up with good brown trout fishing along the lake shore. I personally took advantage of the early bite this week and fished from shore one evening, and the fish did not disappoint. Landed a handful of fish, a couple of those fish were 5-6 lbs a piece. A lot of fun on light duty spinning gear. I'm currently in the process of getting the Small Fortune ready for the water. Just a few minor boat projects, going through tackle, and add the electronics and she'll be ready to fish. My schedule has changed some this year, but it is currently up to date for the entire season, and there are a couple of opportunities to still get on the books for an April brown trout fishing trip. There are also plenty of summer dates to choose from as well. Also, if you do not see a date open that you are interested in, please feel free to contact me here, and we'll see if we can make something work. Tight lines!! Capt. Chris
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June 23rd Solid Class of Salmon
June 23rd Solid Class of Salmon
Jun 23, 2019 Kendall
Nice June weather this past Sunday with a group of great guys. They have been repeat customers for 5 seasons, always love having these guys on the boat. The fishing was good too, with a nice class of solid kings in the 17-21 lbs range, with some smaller kings, lake trout, and one steelhead in the mix as well. Those big kings hit hard and made some long runs, really exciting battles. Even finished the trip right at the end with an 18lb king, we put the boat in neutral and it was just Dave and the fish, no help from from the boat at all. My date book is pretty much filled up for the summer. Labor Day weekend remains open, and the month of September is also open. If you are looking for a trip in July or August, feel free to contact me here, and maybe we can work on fitting you in somewhere. Capt Chris
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May 18th
May 18th
May 19, 2019 Kendall
Another solid trip with a great group of guys. Found some brown trout in close first thing in the morning on this trip, after an hour of that, we quickly changed gears for salmon, and in no time were doubled up on Kings. Mixed box of fish, kings, brown trout, and lake trout
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May 11th Spring Kings!!
May 11th Spring Kings!!
May 11, 2019 Kendall
Another solid trip this past Saturday aboard the Small Fortune. Found an aggressive school of salmon early in the trip, and it was all we could do to keep up with the fish for almost 2 hours. The bite slowed after awhile, and as predicted they got hungry late morning and started chewing again, producing 5 more bites at the end of the trip. Fish are getting bigger too, our biggest was 19lbs, but I know of a couple fish that were caught this weekend that were over 20lbs. Don't miss out on this great spring fishing we are enjoying, I still have open dates, so book now, before you miss out! Capt. Chris
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May 5, 2019 Fishing in the Fog
May 5, 2019 Fishing in the Fog
May 4, 2019 Kendall
Radar earned it's money this weekend helping us to find our way through the fog, and avoid our friends in other boats on the water. Mixed box of fish again this weekend, kings, browns and a coho salmon. Heard of some bigger fish caught this weekend in the 20 lbs. class. I'm sure that trend will continue as more schools of bait fish move in from offshore. Still got a few open dates left on the calendar for May, if you're interested in a trip book soon before they are taken. Also my summer dates are filling up quickly, but the week of July 4th is still available.
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April 28th fishing
April 28th fishing
Abr 29, 2019 Kendall
Solid fishing trip yesterday on Lake Ontario. Great mixed bag of fish, kings, Lakers, browns and 1 Atlantic. It’s going to be another good season again this year.
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John M.
United States
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Full day trip with Captain Chris

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Agosto 3, 2019
It was our first time on Lake Ontario for King salmon. Cptn. Chris was very attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable. He took...
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Henry I.
Rochester, NY
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Full day trip

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Junio 19, 2021
The girls had a great time. Weather and fish were cooperative. Nice mixed bag. Will definitely do it again
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Tina V.
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip (AM) on Julio 25, 2021
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Adrianna D.
Rochester, New York
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They had a blast

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip (AM) on Septiembre 5, 2020
They still are talking about how much fun they had. Will definitely do again !
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William W.
Wallingford, CT
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6 hour salmon trip

VERIFICADO   6 Hour Trip (AM) on Agosto 26, 2018
this was our 1st lake ontario experience and captain Chris and mate/wheel man Johnny were very personable , efficient and experienced...
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