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    Guide Recommendation?

    I will be in Rochester the week of Sept 27th and am looking for guide recommendations. I love bass, but am not opposed to other fish, I just want big fish! I catch and release everything.

    Thanks in advance.

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    #2
    Rochester guides are typically Salmon and Trout. Still can be fun if you get into them.

    Make the Turn Charter is one to look at. I am not sure how the salmon are in September, they might already be making the trip up the river. If you give him a call I am sure he would let you know if its worth it or not.

    If you really wanna get into Smallmouth (highly recommended) make the Hour drive to Buffalo and do a charter from Erie. This will be a good time for sure.

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    #3
    Quote Originally Posted by dmackaravitz View Post

    If you really wanna get into Smallmouth (highly recommended) make the Hour drive to Buffalo and do a charter from Erie. This will be a good time for sure.
    Especially with a 20mph w/sw wind!
    Last edited by NOTGSXR; 08-04-2018 at 11:40 PM.
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    If staying right around Rochester, look up Alex Kolody Guide Service. He is a great guy and guides multi species. https://fishingbooker.com/charters/view/10976
    Willing to drive a bit for a day and hit Oneida or Chaumont/Ontario for some crazy smallie fishing, look up Bill Lortz. Another great guy and one hell of a guide. http://www.nynorthcountrybassin.com/

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    Get ahold of Jim Fonzi.... Buffalo, Dunkirk, and Barcelona.