LIVONIA – Ted's Tackle's annual Frostbite Ice Fishing Derby pulled in much more than fish. According to Ted's Tackle, located in Lakeville, the February derby's 525 anglers landed $8,340, which will be split in half and donated to two worthy causes: the Honor Flight of Rochester and the Myers Memorial Foundation. "It was a nice little take for a small tournament," said Ted Decker of Ted's Tackle. "I couldn't believe how well we … [Read more...]
Youngster’s Monster Pike Tops Ted’s Ice Fishing Derby on Conesus Lake
LIVONIA – Final weigh-in at an ice fishing tournament is serious business. Over 520 anglers are vying for huge bragging rights and, as a bonus, a $500 prize. So when the crowd parted for a young man with a monster pike that almost touched the floor, all eyes turned to the scale. By the end of the day, the scale had said that Aiddan Gascon and his 14.93-pound pike had won first place 2018 Frostbite Ice Fishing Derby. "We're weighing in fish … [Read more...]
12.2 Pound Pike Wins Conesus’ Fishing Competition
LIVONIA – The prize for this year's pike and walleye fishing tournament went to Al Tosto and this dandy fish. The winning pike tipped the scales at 12.2 pounds. It was just one of many pike taken over the weekend tournament. "There was a 10.5 pounder and a bunch of smaller ones," said Ted Decker of Ted's Tackle, the weighing-in official for the tournament. No one caught a walleye. Apparently they just weren't biting. The tournament goes … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Nature Center Throws a Reel Party, Free Fishing on Conesus Lake
CONESUS— The Chip Holt Nature Center invites community members out to Vitale Park on Conesus Lake for a free day of fishing. There is no fishing license required for the event and rods, bait and tackle will be provided by Ted's Tackle. This family fun event is suitable for people of all ages. Community members are also encouraged to bring their own gear if they have it. This is a Department of Environmental Conservation sanctioned free … [Read more...]