Syracuse.com - Figura writing about CNY boat show and building your own fly rod (Feb. 17, 19)

HuntingNY-News · February 14, 2012

I'll be at the CNY Boat Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. See you there. Meanwhile, is there anything else I should be writing about? Call me at 470-6066 or email me at [email protected].

Michelle Gabel/The Post-StandardBrian Janas, of Seneca Falls, washes boats at the New York State Fairgrounds in preparation of the Central New York Boat Show, Wednesday through Sunday, February 15 through 19.

I still can't believe the relatively snowless winter we're having. Ice fishing equipment and cross country skis are still in storage. What the heck!

Meanwhile, here's on tap for this week's outdoors page in The Post-Standard:

FRIDAY:

Main piece: Highlights of the CNY Boat Show at the state Fairgrounds, which kicks off Wednesday and lasts until Sunday.

Column: Is it time for a reduction in your hunting and fishing license fees? The president of the state's Conservation Fund Advisory Board says so in a recent statement made to state lawmakers. He said sportsmen are getting less while paying more. Plus, an amusing bit about the "Squirrel Lady of Tip HIll."

SUNDAY:

Main piece: So, you're suffering from cabin fever and like the idea of making your own fly rod? We consult with a veteran fly rod maker about the basics and costs involved.

Column: What's up with Lean2Rescue this winter? Plus, local angler scheduled to be inducted into the NYS Outdoors Sportsmen's Hall of Fame this spring, and it's time to register for the Women in Nature program, also this spring.

Coming up:

- Coyote hunting

- Black duck banding

- The secrets concerning successfully fishing "behind the hotels" on the Oswego River

ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT?

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-Folks I'd like to get in contact with for future stories/columns:

- Individuals who fish offshore at the power plant in Lansing on Cayuga Lake

- Those who hunt snow geese

- Anyone who's getting out in boats and fishing for perch, either on Oneida or any of the Finger Lakes.

- Individuals with outdoor passions who would make an interesting feature story.

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