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It’s Time To Book for the 2020′ Season!

01. 17. 20

The months of January through March are the key months to secure your fishing or hunting dates for the upcoming season.

The BSO TEAM always spends a great deal of time in the off season, working with clients to ensure that they get the best possible dates. For over 38 years, our team has “under sold” and “over delivered” in the fishing market known as GREAT LAKES FISHING! The Eastern Basin of Lake Ontario is what we refer to as our “Home Waters” and nobody understands this part of Lake Ontario better than the Saiff Charter Fleet!

We have incredible Warm and Cold water fishing opportunities. When angling for warm water species, our clients can experience Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, Perch and a host of other warm water species. When an angler comes looking for cold water species, we can offer Lake Trout, Brown Trout, King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead and the occasional Atlantic Salmon. Everyone looks at a BIG FISH PICTURE and says: “I’d like to catch that”. When its time to book a trip, you must ask yourself the important questions: What is my available time frame? Can I fish during the week or must it be a weekend date? Will I be willing to fish all day for a few trophy sized fish? Is fishing action the most important aspect of my trip? Who are the people that will be accompanying me on this outing? What are their fishing desires? What species of fish are most important to me? etc….. At BSO – we refuse to tell customers what they want to hear just to sell a date! If you propose something that can’t be done – “we’ll tell you”! We have found that if you base your expectations on SOLID FACT, you are rarely disappointed.

Our mission is to listen to your needs and then match you with the correct Captain and Time Frame to give you the best chance to succeed. Our recommendation is to always call us early enough that we can work the calendar to your benefit. Please don’t worry about food or lodging as we have Bill Saiff’s WESTVIEW LODGE at our disposal where we have nominally priced rooms and amazing food. Of course, this is located conveniently across the street from where we pick our customers up with the boats. Lets get a big fish on the line for you this season! Call us at 315-771-3514 and we will help you with all your needs. This is my personal cell so if we don’t answer, please drop us a text message and we will get right back to you. Thank You for your patronage, Capt Bill Saiff III

Book Fishing and Hunting trips before the Sport Shows!

12. 27. 18

January, February and March are the prime booking months for both hunting and fishing! These are the months when the majority of the industry’s Sports Shows take place. This is also the time when customers are vying for position in the booking calendar. Now is the time to get the jump on the rest of the market. Our calendars are already built with repeat clients and we can immediately look for the best dates. Here are some highlights and some ideas that we suggest for 2019′

(Ice Fishing)

Ice Fishing is starting within the next couple of weeks. Early reports have limited ice forming on sheltered regions of the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake. The team at BSO specializes in Yellow Perch [Read More]

Salmon Fishing – “The Best we have ever seen”!!!

06. 28. 18

In 36 years of professional outfitting, we have never seen King Salmon fishing better than it is starting out in 2018′ The combination of strong bait fish populations, temperature and an over abundance of “naturally reproduced” Salmon has led to fishing conditions that rival the BEST we have ever seen!

There are two time frames that really exhibit the very best in King Salmon fishing. The first is what we refer to as the “Hot Zone” period. This time frame represents the last week of June through the month of July! The “Hot Zone” features bright silver Kings from every year class. Angler’s could take a 25 lb. fish followed immediately by a King that weighs in at 12 pounds. Kings have to eat every day during the “Hot Zone”. This is why they achieve 30 lb.+ weights in just 3 1/2 years! This is good news for the [Read More]

Experience Great Northern Pike Action with the Saiff Charter Fleet! ( May and October)

03. 14. 18

Book a Fall Pike Trip by calling us at 315-771-3514

Anna (New York) dropped the hammer on this big Pike along the weed lines just off Association Island in Henderson Harbor!

One of the un-sung HEROES of Lake Ontario Sport Fishing is the Northern Pike! The Eastern Basin of Lake Ontario is home to some of the BEST Pike fishing in the Great Lakes System! Each year in the spring and again in the fall, we assault the Back Bays in pursuit of this great sport fish. Pike are extremely good table fare and any angler that has sampled on of our “Shore Dinners” prepared from Pike, can attest its excellent flavor. Some anglers release Pike because they don’t know how to fillet them in a “Bone Free” state. Our docks in Henderson Harbor are manned by proficient fish cleaners that know how to get the “Y” bones out of a Pike fillet!

Casey Gibbons (NH) holds one of several HUGE Northern Pike taken during the last week of May with the Saiff Charter Fleet!

The Back Bays of Lake Ontario are full of a variety of warm water species. In addition to Northern Pike, anglers can expect to encounter Walleye, Pickerel and Small Mouth Bass! The accessibility of these other species keeps “Action” on the rods throughout the day. Most examples of Northern Pike will be in the 5-15lb. range with occasional examples breaking the 20 lb. mark. We employ Planer Board techniques to present an 8 to 10 rod pattern across the known haunts of these big fish.

Here are my old friends Paul and Casey Gibbons with a big “Tanker Pike” that Casey took during the last week of May. We caught several big Pike on this day as we trolled the broken shelf rock of Pillar Point. This is a big Pike and we lost two that were even bigger! We tangle with these big fish all throughout the spring until the weed growth makes it too difficult to fish for them.

In the fall of the year, the weed lines begin to die off and anglers can once again target the Pike that reside along them. Once this occurs, we go to work fishing our spring “Hot Spots” plus some new edges that the Pike like to frequent in the fall. Last year, my buddy Mickey Novak (Central New York Wildfowlers) joined me for an October 30th outing. Here is the Jumbo Pike that Mickey took on the last day that we fished!

Book this great fall Pike trip by calling 315-771-3514

Mickey Novak with a great October Pike!

Mickey is an avid duck and goose hunter that also likes fishing. I mention the duck and goose hunting because September and October are great times to enjoy one of BSO’s “Cast and Blast’s”. This is the perfect time of year to experience great Puddle duck hunting or Canada Goose hunting and take in some fishing at the same time. At BSO, we are a “Year Round” operation that serves the needs of the travelling sportsman during every season. Take a look at the Bill Saiff Outdoors website and get a feel for all the things that we have to offer. Remember: when you come to fish with us, the WESTVIEW LODGE will be your base of operations. We have a 178 seat restaurant, bar and 12 hotel rooms for your convenience. The best part is that you simply walk across the street to get on the boat each morning! Everything you could possibly want is in one location! Call us to reserve dates for your next adventure! 315-771-3514… See you on the water. Capt. Bill Saiff III

“Spring Classic” Derby Dates Available!

03. 02. 18

In 2018′, the SPRING CLASSIC DERBY occurs on May 17th-20th. This Derby which originates from Henderson Harbor, features 4 different fishing divisions. The divisions include, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye and Northern Pike. The Saiff Charter Fleet has won this tournament many times over the years including 2015′ when they swept the “Captain’s Purse” in 4-Divisions. [Read More]

KING SALMON (Staging) – Great Fishing Opportunity on Lake Ontario!

02. 25. 18

One of the most written about time frames to fish King Salmon on Lake Ontario is the Staging Time frame. This time period occurs from mid- August through mid-September. King Salmon at this time are grouping to run tributaries. At this time of year, Salmon are approx 3 1/2 years of age and are at peak weight. They have fed voraciously in an effort to build body mass and strength. Generally these big fish will stage in 60 to 130 ft. of water off the mouths of tributaries where they were stocked. This gives anglers a unique opportunity to target them (in mass) before they run the tributaries to spawn. [Read More]

June – A Great Month for GIANT Lake Trout!

03. 23. 17

The eastern basin of Lake Ontario is one of the most diverse fisheries in the world but it is certainly punctuated by the GREAT Lake Trout fishing that is found here. During the 2016′ fishing season, the Saiff Charter Fleet had more requests for dedicated Lake Trout trips than in any other year. We think the reason is that: Anglers in North America are realizing that Lake Ontario’s Lake Trout fishery is among the best in the world! Why is Lake Trout fishing so good in the eastern basin? The answer is that [Read More]

Staging King Salmon Fishing! We Recommend this……

03. 15. 16

BSO- There is no better place to encounter staging Kings on Lake Ontario then Stony Point Light and the water surrounding the “Trench” off Henderson. This area is a magnate as Kings return to Stony Creek, the Sandy’s and the Black River! Mid-August through Mid-September is the time to target these fish. Remember: Labor day falls late this year (Sept.5th) so the last week of August and the 1st week of September should be perfect timing. Also: Do not discount the tremendous Walleye fishing that’s available during the 3rd week of August. This could be a beautiful 2-day Combo trip for “Cold Water” and “Warm Water” fishing! [Read More]

Walleye Dates! – 3rd Week of May (Great Opportunity)

03. 10. 16

The Saiff Charter Fishing Fleet has set the standard in eastern basin Walleye fishing on Lake Ontario. The photo above shows some great “Eyes” taken during the 3rd week of May in 2015′. The 3rd week of May is arguably the BEST time frame to consistently take spring Walleye on Lake Ontario! The 2016′ calendar is shaping up a bit differently then in the past. [Read More]

Bill Saiff Outdoors – Headed to Pennsylvania!

02. 25. 16

Coming up on March 5th and 6th – visit the Bill Saiff Outdoors Team at the Northeastern PA “Big Boy Toy and Outdoor Expo” at the Allentown, PA Agri-Plex in downtown Allentown. This will be the 3rd year that our team has appeared at this show and we are looking forward to seeing all of our clients from the area. We will be answering questions about our Lake Ontario fishing charters and our Water Fowl hunting adventures. We are just 4hrs. away from Pennsylvania sportsmen from this region. Also: we are working on a spot for Dad at the Calvary Church Sports Expo- Souderton, PA on Saturday the 5th of March. Souderton is a single day show so if you’re headed that way be sure to plan on Saturday. See you in Pennsylvania.

Capt. Bill Saiff III & the BSO TEAM!