Fishing with Ace Charters during the month of May on the beautiful and very productive Hudson River 10 miles south of Albany,NY.“A student of the game” Ace has fished with some of the best Captains in North America, including those of Lake Michigan. Having a network of top professionals to work with insures Ace Charter clients their best opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime as well as lots of them.
Breeding class Striped Bass over 20lbs.
About Us Captain James “Ace” Samia has been operating ACE CHARTERS for over 9 years. He is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard obtaining an “OUPV” near coastal up to 100 miles offshore. Ace brings over 30 years of angling experience both fresh and saltwater to the table. “A student of the game” Ace has fished with some of the best Captains in North America, including those of Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario.
Charter Services Ace Charters is a fully equipped, year 2000, 24 foot Aquasport walk around cuddy set up specifically to make your fishing trip an enjoyable one. Features include 16 color video fish finder, chart plotter, radar, VHF radio, cell phone, and downriggers including an underwater camera (Strikevision) and T.V. We can video tape your trip if requested. All equipment and tackle are provided. We use Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa reels.
Equipment Being a stickler for details, Captain Ace has the best equipment and lure selection available including “hot” hard to find and out of production items which really catch fish! Captain Ace is a member of the Professional Captain’s Association and is CRP/First Aid Certified. Ace Charters is on the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association (New Jersey chapter) recommended charter list. www.hrfanj.org
Ace Charters is on the Striper247.com recommened list
The Fishing
Spring Striped bass - Hudson River south of the Troy Dam. Boat leaves from Coeyman’s Landing. Call for directions. Cost: $440.00 per day (eight hrs.) Trips start May 1st and continue till the run ends. Reservations required with deposit. Fish on guaranteed or next trip is half price. We fish with bait or troll depending on conditions.
Summer Trout and Atlantic brood stock salmon fishing on Onota Lake, Pittsfield, MA “Great for Families”. Prices start at $100.00 for 2 people for 3hrs. 50.00 per additional person. Call for available times and dates. (typically June through 2nd week of July). Weekdays and weekends.
Later Summer/Fall Lake Ontario, Oswego, New York: King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Steelhead. Weekday &weekend packages available, including lodging. Weekend packages starting at 550.00. Include up to a day and a half of fishing for 4 people. I can arrange for 2 nights lodging air conditioned for 40.00/person. Charter clients only. Charters begin 2nd week of July through the 3rd week of Sept. Ace Charter clients receive a 10% rebooking discount.
What to bring. Large cooler to transport fish
Snacks and beverages in unbreakable containers
Dramamine 1-2 hours before departure to avoid motion sickness
Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
Camera
Soft soled shoes or sneakers (no leather)
New York Fishing License for Ontario fishing (no license req. for hog stripers)
Mass. license for Onota Lake
Rain gear
A desire to catch fish.
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