Vince Costello

Captain Vince Costello runs a Charter Service out of Buffalo, New York. Routine catches of walleye and perch on Lake Erie along with salmon and trout on Lake Ontario has made a great name for Big V Charters.

Specializing in early season night fishing for walleye close to the shoreline and bottom bouncing during the day is how the season begins. Limits of walleye are consistent at this time of the year, starting in early May and continuing through the first parts of June. Using custom-painted stick baits and harnesses are the weapons of choice. Decades of knowledge of the lake and species' habits make most trips enjoyable for the crew.

Techniques including speed, depth, structure, temperature, and presentation of the bait are all keys to success.