Lil Flipper Charters:
*** Jill and Donny Rufo are no longer with us here in Oswego, they have moved on to new interests outside of Oswego County. Everyone who knew the Rufo's during their 20+ year stay in Oswego will surely miss their welcoming personalities. If ever you may meet a more friendly pair of fisherman who lived our Lake Ontario fishery, please let us know, they were one of a kind. I remember my 2 childrens first experience on the big water ("Tom" & "Mik") aboard the "Lil Flipper", at ages 4 and 5, Jill and Donny took us out every year on lil Tommy's B-day, these are experiences that will never be forgotten. Thanks Jill and Donny for many years of entertainment and helping with our small business by representing us, you are a big part of the reason why we are still here today, you will always be remembered!! ***
*** Jill and Donny Rufo are no longer with us here in Oswego, they have moved on to new interests outside of Oswego County. Everyone who knew the Rufo's during their 20+ year stay in Oswego will surely miss their welcoming personalities. If ever you may meet a more friendly pair of fisherman who lived our Lake Ontario fishery, please let us know, they were one of a kind. I remember my 2 childrens first experience on the big water ("Tom" & "Mik") aboard the "Lil Flipper", at ages 4 and 5, Jill and Donny took us out every year on lil Tommy's B-day, these are experiences that will never be forgotten. Thanks Jill and Donny for many years of entertainment and helping with our small business by representing us, you are a big part of the reason why we are still here today, you will always be remembered!! ***
Pro Staff
The "A-TOM-MIK" name stands for my son Tommy ("TOM") and my daughter Mikayla ("MIK") with the ("A") from our last name being "Allen".
A Pro Staff is meant to be many things, more so now days than ever a Pro Staff is what it takes for longevity in the business. As manufacturers come and go the ones you see sticking around are certainly doing something right. Making a go of it now days in one of the hardest fields to conquer, the tackle trade, does not come easy and certainly does not come without help.
The A-TOM-MIK Pro Staff consists of "Seasoned Salts" and "Internet Guru's", "Tourney Anglers" and "Weekend Warriors" and also some of the "Young Guns" of the future! To be associated with each is what it takes we feel to make the grade in the industry of today. Our "Team Players" all share a common passion for the products we are building. By no means are there endless supplies of free product being distributed around, in many cases our guys are purchasing right off the shelf. The popular A-TOM-MIK name has grown on this passion, and on serious friendships that have come together to build a superior product. What we share are like interests in great lakes angling, helping one another by creating the next best thing. Ultimately putting fish (Kings) in the boat for clientele, tourney's and for weekend fun!
Of course you, "The Great Lakes Angler" are also the ones reaping the reward of the hard work coming together from A-TOM-MIK !! Thanks to our great team of Pro Staffers, A-TOM-MIK is still here today, right on top of the ball and ready to create that next slice of bread.
Thanks guys for helping fulfill our dream.............
*** Please note the information below is just a broad overview, these professionals have much more to their credit that is not stated ***
A-TOM-MIK Pro Staff:
Scotty Richardson, Oshawa, Ontario, fishing Lake Ontario from the Northern boundries. Pleasure fisherman, field tester, tournament angler enjoying what Great Lake Ontario has to offer in the way of doing battle with our tackle busting King Salmon. Many thanks go out to Scotty for spreading the word about his success from our products to our Canadian friends. Availability of much of our product line from the stomping grounds of Scotty and his Lund fisherman is greatfully credited. Many top weekly fish in the Toronto Sun Derby in Ontario top the list of winnings. Also top 10 finishes in the coveted Canadian Scotty Series events all to his credit. 2006 will launch the introduction of the "Hammer" fly, respectably named after Scotty, aka Hammer. It's been a pleasure work'n with you Scotty, a special thanks for your interest in what we do and what we have done right from the beginning !!!
E-mail: Smokinice@hotmail.com
Coldsteel Sportfishing, Oswego, NY, and surrounding tributaries. Lake Ontario Charters and stream guided trips available. Captain Tom Burke is very professional and an avid Captain/guide. Tom and his team "Cold Steel" took first place in the 2001 Oswego Pro/Am, Professional division, also "1000adayderby" winners. He loves what he does and prevails at the constant fight to be productive. Cold Steel/A-TOM-MIK will partake in the 2004 Pro/Am, fishing with the same team from 2001. Captain Tom led the "Tom" in A-TOM-MIK to his first 20lb Salmon River Chinook, Oct. 15, 2003, at the age of 6 via driftboat.
(315) 298-2500
Chasin' Tail Adventures
Hat Trick Charters, Oswego, NY, Captain Jimmy Staves and Captain Kevin Davis. Not much of an intro needed, these guys have paved the way for all....... In all the years Oswego Marina has been the center of the "Big Dogs", Jimmy and Kevin have consistently nucleused the gathering. Hat Trick is the boat to beat, if your catching what these guys are catching your trips are done early with hefty limits of Lake Ontario's trophy offerings. When the bottom scraping Lake Trout tactics were the norm Hat Trick was kicking out double digits early in every trip, when the early season Brown Trout fishery is in its prime Hat Trick is fighting BT's 3, 4 and 5 at once, when Oswego's Kings are you choice of game Hat Trick will surely satisfy your desire and fill that dead well full of silver !! After personally witnessing whipped clientele on a normal basis we can almost guarantee you'll be booking for another date before you hit the dock for departure. Welcome aboard men, the honor is all ours for your team membership to A-TOM-MIK !!!
1 (800)724-8325
Hat Trick Charters
Lil Flipper Charters, **(retired) Oswego, NY, Lake Ontario Charters and Walleye fishing on the Oswego River. Captains Jill and Don (Chuckie) Rufo, are locals and known by all who frequent the Port of Oswego. Enjoyable charters and pleasure cruises available, Captains who will take you out if they are free on a moments notice. Serious derby trips to "at ease" charters with experienced professionals. Winners of "1000adayderby" and several other places in Oswego Pro/Am's. Jill and Don led the "Mik" in A-TOM-MIK to her first Lake Ontario king at age 7 and also placed the 22lb fish in a fall LOC derby in the youth division.
Little Whip Charters, Oswego, NY, Lake Ontario Charters and Walleye fishing on the Oswego River and surrounding shorelines. Captain Tommy Germain posseses vast experience on the big water as well as inland waterways. One of the first to capitalize on our great Walleye fishery in the 80's and to stay productive to date. 2004 will bring derby fishing involvement on a weekly basis from May to Sept. teamed up with A-TOM-MIK. Several A-TOM-MIK field test outings in 2003 were parlayed into products of demand today. Captain Tommy is an Oswego native and will devote his knowledge to work for you.
The Germains (315) 343-4852
Primetime Sportfishing, Wilson, NY, Lake Ontario Charters. Captain Kevin Jerge, fishing Lake Ontario as a passion with a competitve nature. Kevin states "The thrill of a 30# shark, and the competition at a professional level drives me" Pro/Am format tourney's 1st place, top 5, and top 10. 2003 1st place in the Scotty's salmon championship, 4th in 2004, several, "1000adayderby" fish and many money finishes in LOC derbies all to his credit. Along with the drive to make your trip fun and memorable, Kevin will heighten your odds for placing fish in competitve events.
Email: Kjerge@rochester.rr.com
(716) 542-2221
(716) 863-1001
Jason Ciupak, St. Catharine's, Ontario Canada. Fishing the South shore waters from the Niagara Bar to the far west tip of Hamilton. Jay has made A-TOM-MIK Flies a HUGE part of his arsenal. He loves to experiment with new color patterns and his passion for Lake Ontario trolling is borderline bizarre. Mainly a recreational fisherman with the enthusiasm to compete, Jay has logged thousands of hours on the big water, and always has the time to help a new troller learn how to make the rods move. Several "1000 a day" wins, 1st place Salmon Dance Tourney in Grimsby and other well placing finishes in tourneys aboard the Scotty's and Grimsby Tourney Series events. Founder of Spoonpullers.com one of the most recognizable names in fishing forums.
Adrian Brunn, Cambridge, Ontario Canada. Patrolling the North shore of Lake Ontario to stay on top of the roaming schools of Kings. A field tester/tournament angler who is part of Team Offshore for the Scotty Tournament events. Summer Port Darlington 2005 1st place, fall Port Credit 2006 1st place finishes to name just a few. Internet famous he is one of the most popular members on the net, known by everyone as Skein Machine Adrian is recognized by anyone who touches a mouse and is into the big water fishery , his knowledge and love of the big water is hard to compete with, he lives for the rush of a pounding wire diver while running our products !! "Skeiner" is the man when it comes to surfing and rigging !!
Jordan De Jong, Port Credit, Ontario Canada Fin-natic Sport Fishing. After years of recreational fishing and first mating on various charters, Captain Jordan De Jong started on his own in 2006. One of the first things he did was make sure he loaded up on the A-TOM-MIK product. After many successes Jordan was convinced these products were well worth getting behind. When Jordan isn't chartering he is usually pounding the pond on his own looking for the next 40 pounder. Young, energetic and passionate he is always looking to learn and study habits of Lake Ontario Kings. Definatley the next generation of great lakes enthusiasts in the making !!
www.fin-natic.com
Fantasy Charters, Fair Haven, NY, Lake Ontario Charters. Captain Clyde Keck, fishing Lake Ontario for all Great Lakes gamefish. Clyde has been on Bill Saiff's nationally known TV show "Rod and Reel", host's the "New Sportsmans Show" on cable TV, he has been featured in "Great Lakes Fisherman" and the list goes on. Many places in ESLO derbies, and Oswego Counties derbies, and is avidly involved with local fishing associations and fishing clubs. Encompassing himself to be involved in whats going on in our industry comes natural.
1-800-724-1986
Popeye Charters, Fair Haven, NY, Lake Ontario Charters, Captain Werner Stenger residing in Milford PA. A lifetime of fishing experiences under his belt from fresh to salt water. In the last 6 years Werner has been fishing Lake Ontario exclusively. One of the many who made the trip to fish our waters one time and found himself bit by the salmon bug. A very knowledgebale Captain who concentrates on your desires for capturing Great Lakes gamefish.
(570) 296-4978
Wild Reels Sport Fishing, Port Dalhousie, Lake Ontario - Captain Hoover has been fishing the great lakes his whole life it seems, currently running charters on Lake Ontario for salmon and Lake Erie for Walleye and Steelhead. Captain Hoover runs a gorgeous 27' Proline fully rigged with the latest and greatest equipment. Salmon fishing changed for us a few years back when we stumbled across Tom's A-TOM-MIK Trolling Flies, the rest has been history. "We have had these flies aboard ever since that moment helping us to produce limits of Kings for our clients time and time again".
289-237-5187
Xtreme Sport Fishing, Rochester, NY, Lake Ontario Charters, Captain Chuck Valente fishing out of the Port of Rochester, where the waters yield some of the finest fresh water fishing today. Monster browns, huge king salmon, coho's, and lake trout. If your interested in smallmouth bass it's available here. Captain Chuck will ensure the most comfortable trip on the water possible, and will create an atmosphere that is enjoyable.
(585) 342-4558
Argo Charters, Port Bay, NY, Lake Ontario Charters and the Inland Port Bay Watershed. Captain Randy McCoy offering Sportfishing at its finest and Guided Big Game hunting. Randy will overwhelm you with vast knowledge of past experiences while trolling into past harvested waters looking for that last fish needed to fill out the days limit. Enjoyable company along with sore extremities will be burned in your memory aboard the "BV Express". Many fish that would have taken that big derby prize is often the memory you part with. The first A-TOM-MIK's ever tested were ran off the "BV Express"
(315) 594-2117
1-888-739-7115
Team Big Fin, fishing out of Oswego, NY on Lake Ontario, Gene & Gene Delicate are a pair of great lakes anglers to be reckoned with. Father and son and honest "Fly Guys" who are in their element when they have a spread of flies out on every rigger, core, copper and wire line. These guys have brought new meanings to the term "Running flies", may no Chinook feel safe if the cross hairs are set on you while the Gene's are in town aboard The Big Fin or The Sea Devil. Often fishing with Brian Castle on Brian's beautiful 33' Tiara and Ace of Ace Charters, and living the true definition of weekend warriors. The Big Fin boys have found a home here with their A-TOM-MIK following and we are glad to have them !!! The namesake Big Fin fly #106 was made for the Gene's and has been the sequel to the ongoing success story that all locals know of these anglers. A-TOM-MIK looks forward to working with talent like this to maintain our successes in the fly business.
Team Screamer, frequenting Fair Haven NY in the past, but now docked at Oswego Marina fishing with many of the the "Big Guns" of the Eastern Basin. Dave and Joe continue to lead the way for many tourney anglers in various tourney style events along the Southern Lake Ontario shorelines, namely the Lake Ontario Pro/Ams. Team Screamer has won more events in Pro/Ams am division than any other names in the record books, also currently holding the coveted "Champions of the Lake" cup, another feat done more than once. The Fair Haven Challenge has also been "owned" by Team Screamer 3 years in a row. Dedication is an understatement when it boils down to competitive play while chasing Lake Ontario King Salmon and placing highest on the list among a very trying field of participants. With A-TOM-MIK brand products in the arsenal for Screamer the confidence level remains very high.
B & B Sport Fishing, Captain Gerry Bresadola has been chartering on Lake Ontario waters for over 25 years. Throughout this time Gerry has been active in matters pertaining to our fishery. A member of the DEC sponsored Lake Ontario Fishing Congress and the DEC Lake Ontario Stakeholders Group he remains today as in years past an involved advocate for the betterment of Great Lakes fishing. The current NYS record Brown Trout was caught aboard Gerry’s well known vessel the Dixie Dandy. He also has a Pro-Am 1st place win to his credit. Fishing out of the Oswego Marina his enthusiasm for charter fishing remains high. His dedication to the sport fishery is well known among his peers. His belief is simple, “If you are going to take, you must be willing to give back!".
Cell 315-427-2691
Email: gbresadola@lakeontariofishing.net
Captain Troy Creasy, is a full-time dedicated professional with over 23 years of guiding experience. High Adventure Sportfishing provides a complete full-time year-round guide service for trophy salmon, trout, walleye and bass, on Oneida Lake, Lake Ontario and it’s tributaries. Captain Troy has 3 boats to provide you with a complete fishing experience.
This season he will be fishing out of his new 2000 295 Penn Yan Prowler for Lake Ontario Charters. His 18 ft. Lund for Bass, Walleye and inshore Browns and a 18 ft Drift Boat for tributary fishing including; Salmon River, Black River, and Oswego River.
Along with working with us at A-TOM-MIK Captain Troy is a member of the Luhr Jensen, Mustad, Pro-Troll, Okuma, Gamma, and Dreamweaver pro-staff.
He has won several major derbies and guided his client, Kurt Killian, to the NY state record Chinook Salmon in 1991. Captain Troy is an active member of the NYS Fisheries Congress, Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout Association, Lake Ontario Sportfishing Stakeholders Coalition, NYS Outdoor Writers Association and a board of director of the National Marine Charter Association. He has served as president of the Oswego County River Guides Association and coordinator for the Oswego County Pro-Am Tournament. Troy is also editor of Lake Ontario Outdoors Magazine.
Michigan Sport Fishing, Spring Arbor, Michigan, Fishing Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, Captain John Milbourne offers Salmon/Trout Charters as well as Lake Erie Walleye Charters. Instructional outings available for that up and coming angler, or for that experienced angler looking to learn a new art. John is honestly a true fishaholic with past experience with Walleys in Minnesota, pike in Canada, and sharks in Maine, John says " I have been devoted to trolling the great lakes for the past 15 years, I have been fishing ever since I can remember, I take it seriously !!"
(517) 780-0610
(517) 745-0738
Margie J Sport Fishing Charters, Muskegon, Michigan, Lake Michigan Charters. Captain Drew Morris invites families, friends, customers, or employees for a fun day of fishing on Lake Michigan with the crew of the Margie J. A total of 3 generations for a combined 70 years worth of experience. Come enjoy with us an awsome experience!! Fishing aboard our vessel is like fishing out of your living room, combine that comfort along with doing battle with a trophy is why fishing with us is second to none.
www.fish-lakemichigan.com
(231) 799-2229
Boat: (231) 638-7068
Reel Excitement Charters, Oak Orchard/Point Breeze/Wilson NY; Captain Bob Songin has been fulfilling anglers fishing dreams for over 20 years as a professional on Western Lake Ontario. Fishing the famous Niagara Bar in May for hard fighting spring Kings and returning to his home-port of Oak Orchard /Point Breeze in the summer and fall to continue targeting what he believes is the best king salmon fishing on Lake Ontario. He has many Derby and Tournament accomplishment to his credit, including a first place win in the former spring ESLO DERBY. Bob has finished in the top 10 of the Niagara Pro/Am the last 5 years including a 3rd in 2004 and a 2nd in 2005. He has also finished in the money in the spring Scotty Event in 2 out the last 3 years finishing 3rd in 2003. He is ready to use his knowledge and experience to help you bring in the fishing excitement for you and your friends.
www.reelexcitement.com
1-866-423-7880
Bob Songin
Eastman Kodak
Voice: 585-726-5739
Fax: 585-726-0275
Sunrise II Sportfishing, Capt. Bob Stevens, Point Breeze, NY. and Wilson, NY, (in May) Lake Ontario. I am a full time professional charter captain that began as a first mate in 1984, I worked all of the great lakes in various harbors for a number of great captains. In 1989 I got my masters license and started running the "Deuce" in 90, I run charters, fish tournaments, and fish all of the lake derbies. Some of my accomplishments include: Winner of the 05 Niagara County Pro- Am Team Tournament, Grand prize Brown Trout ESLO derby, Largest Salmon in the 03 Niagara County Pro- Am, Second place in the Cardinal Catch Walleye Team Tournament, Four time champ of the NOTR. Team Tournament, and many other top derby entries. The "Deuce" is a very clean and comfortable 28 Baha Sportfisherman with all of the latest gear and equipment, which I keep in tip-top shape for all to enjoy. Also having great customer skills, keeps me busy year after year. I am excited about working with A-TOM-MIK helping to develop great products, and to keep posting victories in tournaments and derbies on all of the lakes.
Bob Stevens
3907 Marshall Rd.
Medina, NY. 14103
REDLINE SPORTFISHING, Mexico, NY, That's What it's all about Pushing Your FUN meter In to the Red. Patrick grew up fishing Lake Champlain but now frequents good ole Lake Ontario after hearing of HUGE salmon to the west. Now bitten by the bug as so many have been for the past 20 years, Pat will bring 25 year's of fishing experience to the plate for you in the pursuit of trophy trout and salmon on the fabulous fishery that lake Ontario has to offer. Many placing finishes in local tournaments/derbies to his credit. Fishing Mexico Bay April to September and area tribs October to thru March.
Pat has shown his high interest level to A-TOM-MIK and say's his loyalty runs deep when working with products that constantly produce. Pat also say's release for tomorrow!!!
www.redlinesportfishing.com
Captain Patrick Theyer
Milton, Vermont
1-802-893-7482
1-802-343-5993
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