John,

I was born and raised in the Rochester area and lived in the Binghamton area for ten years before moving to North Carolina 44 years ago. While in NY I targeted lake trout. Kept a boat at Watkins Glen and also fished Keuka, Cananduiagua, and Cayuga lakes. Ontario was a cesspool at that time; from what I hear, it is now a prime piece of water.

As a kid, I can recall seeing some very nice crappie (locals called them strawberry bass) that were caught in Fairhaven bay. As best as I can remember some of those fish were quite large. I do know that the bays around Rochester produced some nice crappie also.

If you ever travel south on I-95; I would like to offer you a taste of southern crappie fishing. I am located about 45 minutes east of I-95 in Northeast NC and I now fish almost exclusively for crappie. I am disabled too and have a bit of difficulty getting in and out of my boat, but that doesn't stop me.

My time and boat, and home is open to you should you ever get in this area. I would be honored to give you the experience of crappie fishing on some of our cypress black waters. Just pop me a PM on the details and you're on. Don't worry about your limitations, my crappie fishing friends and I will set up whatever it takes to get you into some mighty fine fishing in some pristine waters. We have the tackle, boats, and time to share.

Ya'll come and see us. anytime.

Bruce