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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.

Started the addiction I'm sure...Wilson Bay is the most relaxing place on earth if your not tied up with a world class smallmouth.

Yesterday I was reading the Watertown newspaper and they had a picture of a kid who caught a pending NYS record walleye 33.5 inches and ~17lbs out of Chaumont Bay on March 10 this year. Can't find a link.

I went April 1 in Chaumont Bay and Three Mile Bay and did not catch a bullhead. Only a couple of dinky perch. I dont imagine this cold weather is helping to bring them in either. This weekend I plan to try for some bullhead/catfish in Guffin Creek. Ill post if they are hitting good.

Forgot to mention...I lost a walleye at the shore this weekend running a mepps 3 for steelhead on sunday at the Black...Pray for cold temps

Here is my take on the Black River, however I am a rookie. The presence of spring walleye is dependant upon water temperatures. The sooner the water temps are right the female will spawn and high tail it to the open water of Black River Bay to meet up with the schools of suspended baitfish that are on their way to their spawning grounds. By the time opening day/mother's day is around with a average temp year the males are the most available in the river/river mouth and the females are suspended in the bay where the schools of bait are. The river bite is best with crawler harnesses, berkely salamanders texas rigged, or a nice bottom bouncing crankbait. This is especially true for the mouth. Running planer boards with smithwicks rogues and the such catch the open water hog females. Experimenting with weird colors can pay off. Since last year was unseasonally warm the walleye were WAY ahead of traditioanl opening day tactics. I think that the round gobies are making Black River walleyes more unpredictable as well. Last year was tough!

Hey gokudl3, I'd like to buy the 20# line that you got on those reels. I'm offering 50cents and fishing lesson.