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Jacques Cousteau the famous explorer/ecologist said Lake Ontario was one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters he was ever on. That is coming from a guy who spent most of his time on the oceans and seas around the world.

Put the boat in at 5AM caught first one at the bridge around 5:45AM, hooked the second at 6AM and dropped her at the boat. Both salmon were large ladies. About five other boats out before sunrise. Fished til 7:30AM. Saw no other fish caught, but they were jumping everywhere. Saw some jumping and throwing lampreys off them that were the size of the salmon...gross. Threw some reflective tape on a firetiger crankbait to entice em'.

Very interesting...thank you HeavyA for your response. That is bad news for walleye fishing (like a big spread) but I guess it doesnt really matter a whole lot for salmon. Guess I will just run inline boards for walleye when I have enough folks in the boat to run multiple rods. Thanks!!!

What do you think is the max an otter board can go out?

Hey Rod! Havent taken her fishing just cruising...Having a friend help me who is very busy at the moment with setting the Lund up. I think you will be a very happy guy out in our neck of the woods. You can fish for everything in this area. I plan to get a slip for next year at Hidden Harbor which is located on the point of Pt Penisula. Great location...can swing over to the charity shoals or over to Galoo in no time. Right in the middle of all the action! The boats name is "BIG LOTS" silly I know, but it makes me laugh. I am ordering 5$ hats from the stores website. Laughing right now actually. How much line (feet) fits on your planer board reels? Will keep you posted!

I am familiar with the Black River. Right now you could catch some of the very early run Kings in the river. It is a night bite, especially in the AM right before the sun rises. During the day you can cast your arm off without a hit. There are walleyes in the Black right now, but many are throwbacks. My favorite for the salmon in the Black is the largest jointed shad rap in the firetiger color. Bring some extra trembles. The big boys run up first....set your drag if your using braided line which I suggest.

Hey Clarke/Team Lucky Enuff! In the process of setting up the new boat. Boy am I bleeding green doing it! The boat is just great. I cant beleive how well these Lund Barons handle the water. We got her up to 55 mph without a bump. They really slice through the water. I picked up two Capt Pack big Jon riggers, two fishlander dual rod holders, two fishlander planer board vertical rod holders, lowarnce gps/sonar, depth raider, couple of otter boards, and a few other must haves. Clarke (or anyone) do you know how much line those big jon planer reels will hold? For walleye fishing in my neck of the woods we like to have the option to send out the boards 400' when there is no traffic. Ive always used in-line boards in the past. Any opinion on a dual mast vs single mast ? I caught the salmon bug big time out with Team Lucky Enuff and now Im in the poor house living off salmon filets Thanks for any help

A couple of questions regarding Big Jon Planer Riggers. I am setting up my Lund Baron and would like to hear preferences on how to set up the planer riggers. Should I have two singles mounted on the sides above the windshield or a dual mast mounted in the middle of the bow? I read that the Big Jon Planer riggers come with 150ft of 135lb line. How much line will they actually hold though? Any help is much appreciated!

Some of my friends are doing really well off of Pigeon Island which is beyond the Charity shoals. Carelton Island has been hot as well. Dont ignore the underwater pts off of Tibbets Pt and Wolf Island either. I am in the process of setting up my new boat and will be able to contribute much more once she is in the water and running well.

That was sad. Had a friend get to Capt Cove to find that out. Guy probably read this report....backfired on me. Thanks for the help though!

checked cabelas and they did have the reg and lighted j-plug, but no jointed j-plugs...I might be smokin something but I dont think they have those. Can anyone post a link?

Anyone have or know where to purchase jointed J-Plugs? Cant find them anywhere! Thanks

Trolled Carelton Island forever without a walleye bite. Did one nice northern in 40 FOW. Moved over to an underwater point off of Wolfe Island and caught one 21" walleye on a purple taildancer 150' back on a board 200ft out. Marked quite a few fish on the Mud Bay side of Dablon Pt with no takers. Talked to one fellow and he said bucktails tipped with a worm are producing in the late evening off of Carelton.

If my memory serves me right around $55 for the conservatioist option. Which means you will not be able to keep a full stringer.

Fishtails, waterlogged, and crew, Thanks a bunch for getting me onboard as your observer and taking me out prefishing Friday. Had a great time learning the tricks of the salmon trade. Definately got the salmon bug now! Eugene

Thanks all, Great opinions! Knew I would get some top-notch thoughts on the subject from LOU folks.

Thanks! J.D. I am on board with that suggestion.

I am looking for a new boat, but need to fish a wide range of tactics with it. I need a boat that will handle winter fishing the Niagara, spring, fall, and winter walleyes in waters like the Black River, and summer salmon and walleye in Lake Ontario. I am looking for a model that can incorporate big john planers, downriggers, a kicker motor, walkthrough windshield, bow mounted trolling motor, and a bimini top. I know I am asking alot from one boat and will be sacrificing a little bit in each catergory but, does anyone own or know of a make/model they prefer over others? Any help is appreciated!

I would love to do that...Please let me know if you still need someone My name is Eugene Nichols Contact me at 315-778-9887 [email protected]

I'd sell you one but they have walleye on them right now I have to unhook

PENN Power Stick 10' Line 15-30lb Lure wt. 1-5oz. Model # PSS 1530S10 Lived on Long Island last year and bought it for 110$+ Fished bucktails, topwater, eels, and other live bait. Good all around pole.

If you have a boat Guffin Creek is really a great spot right now, just be very careful entering the creek b/c it gets shallow fast. If you do not have a boat the Chaumont boat launch and Mud Bay Marinas are a good bet right now.

This guys a real rookie, but he sure can fish.

Those puppies are ancient. I had one pull my rod off a dock fishing with a minnow and bobber at the Yacht Club (Sandy Creek, Hamlin) off the shore. I left the dock to get a closer look at a german shepard sized beaver. I heard a splash and got the line back after the bobber surfaced.