Open Lake Discussion

11,900 topics in this forum

1. Where are the smallmouth bass?

   By neuf011, July 11, 2018
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   • Chowdaire
   • July 21, 2018

2. Boater Safety Course Now Required by Law 1 2 3 4

   By Nameless Fish, August 7, 2019
   • 78 replies
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   • Lucky13
   • August 19, 2019

3. Lost a great Captain today 1 2 3

   By brucehookedup, April 13, 2020
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   • Missdemeanor
   • June 15, 2023

4. Doesn't look good for lake levels! 1 2 3

   By yank my line, April 10, 2021
   • 56 replies
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   • jimski2
   • May 8, 2021

5. can I have a reliable dock and boat lift installed on lake ontario

   By dfg4240, June 1, 2015
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   • Gator
   • June 2, 2015

6. Cannon motor problems 1 2 3

   By Gill-T, March 7, 2015
   • 53 replies
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   • GAMBLER
   • March 16, 2015

7. Running Charters 1 2 3

   By brucehookedup, March 24, 2020
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   • Sk8man
   • April 10, 2020

8. What's holding you back from fishing a tournament? 1 2 3

   By Fishtails, May 27, 2018
   • 68 replies
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   • jimski2
   • December 23, 2020

9. Cuomo signs law requiring boating safety courses 1 2 3 4

   By L&M, September 28, 2013
   • 85 replies
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   • rolmops
   • January 11, 2014

10. Northeast, PA Lake Trout 1 2 3

    By Eyecatcher, April 3, 2018
    • 59 replies
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    • Fishnut
    • May 28, 2018

11. Boater Safety Class Required for ALL NY State Operators regardless of age. Class being offered. 1 2 3

    By Morgan-E, January 10, 2025
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    • MCF
    • May 31, 2025

12. Advice on starting a charter business

    By bhsmith, July 10, 2023
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    • zach
    • August 1, 2024

13. otter boat keels 1 2

    By bandrus1, February 14, 2013
    • 47 replies
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    • Chromeslayer
    • April 19, 2013

14. Sodus Pro Am 1 2 3

    By Fishstix, May 17, 2007
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    • W.W.IV.
    • July 14, 2007

15. Blue Pike - Genetic Defect? See picture

    By BlueEye, August 16, 2010
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    • baitrigger
    • September 25, 2014

16. Rapala knot or snap swivel

    By portbayfisherman, April 20, 2013
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    • Has Been
    • April 21, 2013

17. Shore fishing spots

    By sauce, February 22, 2010
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    • sauce
    • March 23, 2010

18. Lake Ontario Bait compared to Lake Huron & Lake Michigan 1 2 3 4

    By RUNNIN REBEL, April 24, 2016
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    • Tim Bromund
    • May 18, 2016

19. Vaccine booster 1 2 3 4

    By HB2, December 24, 2021
    • 99 replies
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    • SamonSez
    • January 4, 2022

20. Missing Fisherman Found Dead 1 2 3 4

    By Todd in NY, September 26, 2017
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    • Gill-T
    • October 5, 2017

21. PRO AM RULES 1 2 3

    By LIQUID PLUMBER, September 24, 2007
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    • A-TOM-MIK
    • December 7, 2007

22. Hydrofracking... 1 2 3 4

    By tcon, October 27, 2011
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    • JDKDesigns
    • July 27, 2012

23. Ankle biting flies 1 2

    By Captain Carl Bish, June 11, 2012
    • 49 replies
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    • Captain Carl Bish
    • June 17, 2012

24. Shore fishing in Aruba?

    By Gill-T, March 23, 2017
    • 16 replies
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    • Gill-T
    • April 1, 2017

25. fishing canada...think again 1 2 3 4 5

    By traveling man, June 19, 2011
    • 108 replies
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    • Big Dave
    • July 9, 2011

26. Largest Lake Ontario Salmon Ever caught by trolling

    By choo-choo, August 25, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • kingslamon22
    • August 27, 2010

27. Looking for advice on Brown Trout lures 1 2 3

    By Dad with Twin boys, March 19, 2020
    • 53 replies
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    • MikeyP
    • April 2, 2020

28. Purchasing new boat HELP! 1 2

    By njg0621, April 4, 2021
    • 41 replies
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    • Beagler
    • April 22, 2021

29. No wake 1 2 3

    By HB2, May 26, 2019
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    • GAMBLER
    • September 5, 2019

30. 3 or 4 Downriggers 1 2

    By dstephe, June 21, 2018
    • 35 replies
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    • Guppiekilla
    • May 10, 2019

31. Spring's first signs 1 2 3

    By Gill-T, February 19, 2018
    • 63 replies
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    • jimski2
    • March 25, 2019

32. New Proposed Law Will Cripple Boating and Fishing in NY 1 2 3 4

    By ArneysMarina, March 29, 2012
    • 92 replies
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    • jonboat
    • April 17, 2012

33. NYS Projected park closures 1 2 3 4

    By rustyrat, February 19, 2010
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    • L&M
    • May 24, 2010

34. Remmington Outdoor company to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 1 2 3 4

    By RUNNIN REBEL, February 13, 2018
    • 85 replies
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    • katydid
    • March 29, 2018

35. Holy Chit Mon ......she is icing over. 1 2 3 4

    By Gill-T, February 19, 2015
    • 76 replies
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    • Snitchols
    • March 24, 2015

36. We will be challenged to keep trolling 1 2 3

    By Gill-T, November 26, 2021
    • 71 replies
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    • fisherdude
    • December 10, 2021

37. Advice for newbie who bought new Lund

    By Burger, March 14, 2020
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    • Burger
    • March 20, 2020

38. Starcraft Fishmaster 196 or Starweld 20 pro?

    By BocceNation, February 10, 2020
    • 18 replies
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    • Hap
    • March 11, 2020

39. Big boards for trolling 1 2 3

    By muskyman5000, June 16, 2014
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    • Adk1
    • June 20, 2014

40. fish-united web site

    By slamminsam, November 16, 2016
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    • jbrandt
    • February 23, 2018

41. good taxidermist 1 2 3 4

    By hard knox, August 16, 2016
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    • TileMan Dan
    • September 8, 2016

42. Harbor fish cleaning 1 2 3

    By Paul Czarnecki, August 8, 2017
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    • bigted
    • August 15, 2017

43. What is the best net for landing Salmon

    By Dad with Twin boys, June 30, 2020
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    • billbobthorpe
    • July 4, 2020

44. Tohatsu kickers?

    By devilfishIII, May 31, 2013
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    • salmonite
    • June 12, 2013

45. Allow trained and approved teachers to CCW 1 2 3 4 5

    By carpedium, December 15, 2012
    • 106 replies
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    • PennYan20
    • January 20, 2013

46. Crazy stomach contents! 1 2 3

    By machzrcr, June 24, 2016
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    • ripnlip
    • August 10, 2016

47. Copper trolling depth numbers

    By Legacy, May 24, 2013
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    • bf1180
    • May 31, 2013

48. Marathon Florida in March 1 2 3

    By whaler1, December 26, 2019
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    • jimski2
    • March 18, 2020

49. Fish finder recommendations

    By Cletus, October 2, 2018
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    • nysrx01
    • January 1, 2024

50. Mud Hens?? 1 2

    By McDragon, October 2, 2011
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    • Mortigan
    • October 11, 2011