Fishing the Finger Lakes: A Complete Guide to Prime Fishing Locations in Central New York State
Whether it's angling for panfish, casting for walleyes at night or landing a huge rainbow trout in a Finger Lake tributary, Kelly knows the local waters. The former outdoors writer for The Post-Standard/Herald American shares his more than 50 years of fishing experience and knowledge with readers in his new book, "Fishing the Finger Lakes." (Dave Figura, Outdoors ColumnistSyracuse Post-Standard, Sept 19, 2013)Kelly's combined anecdotal and factual writing style and the excellent publishing presentation make Fishing the Finger Lakes an outstanding read and resource. In fact, it is one of the best regional guides I've encountered in 40 years . . . . (Dave Henderson, Outdoors ColumnistIthaca Journal, August 29, 2013)“Fishing the Finger Lakes is a fishing guide at its best. This is no ordinary fishing book, but when award-winning author Mike Kelly combines painstaking research with a lifetime of personal fishing experience, you expect the extraordinary.” (Glenn Sapir, Former editor of Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield and New York Sportsman magazines)“This comprehensive work affirms what I grew to learn after working over three decades in the fabulous Finger Lakes; the Finger Lakes and their diverse fisheries are a national treasure. Read this book and you will agree, and catch more fish, too!” (Bill Abraham, Former NYDEC Region 8 Fisheries Manager)"This comprehensive and entertaining book is packed to the gills with tips, tactics and strategies to increase your odds of success when fishing the Finger Lakes region of New York. Mike's extensive experience, angling wisdom and engaging writing style expertly guides you to some of the best fishing the Northeast has to offer." (Angelo Peluso, Outdoors journalist, book author, photographer and lecturer)“Mike Kelly's description of the region's fishing is right on! He has incorporated the most recent data on the Finger Lakes and the other important waters in the region. I have fished with Mike and know that he writes from experience. This book should find a permanent home in the vehicle of every Finger Lakes-area fisherman.” (Les Wedge, Former  NYDEC Region 7 Fisheries Manager)“Everything you need to know about finding and fishing New York's Finger Lakes region is in this book. Mike Kelly has spent a lifetime fishing these waters and knows what he is talking about. He literally leads you to the water's edge, and then provides tips and tactics that have worked for him for over 50 years. It doesn't get any better than this!" (Steve Carpentieri, Former Editor, New York Game and Fish)