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Rule #1: "Firearms & Thunder-Butts not allowed." Tom B. (LongLine) sorry, couldn't resist...

Hey Musky - you know how I meant it. I'd like to know if he reads it the same way I do. The stocking program is indeed very viable and has a tremendous payback to the local economies. It's been great for fishermen too! Hey 2thdoc - Tell "bro" to google the US General Accounting Office (GAO) & Great Lakes fish/restoration expenditures. They also have done in-depth studies that show tremendous paypack. Like from 93-03 states & Feds spent close to $300M (fish, staff, hatcheries, ships) and got a return well over $1B. Tom B. (LongLine)

New licenses needed after 30 Sept. Hooks on lures must be free swinging. Laker season closed Oct, Nov & Dec. Special trib regulations in effect. Tom B. (LongLine)

And the answer is: GOOGLE Search "Lake Ontario annual report" on the DEC website. Look at section 1 of the 2009 report. Search: "Lake Ontario fishing expenditure". Seagrant does a report every couple of years. In 2007, Lake Ontario T&S fishing brought in over $100 Million. You can also correlate fishing license sales to stocking. Send me a copy of his findings, okay? Tom B. (LongLine)

Nice. Tom B. (LongLine)

WTG Tom B. (LongLine)

Get well soon Elliot. Tom B. (LongLine)

Thanx John. Definitely a good read. Tom B. (LongLine)

That's the way to do it. You've got me stumped. What kind of line are you using? Is it really stiff? Iused to use Maxima before they stopped carrying bulk spools around here & have switched to P-Line with good sucess. Tom B. (LongLine)

Happy B'day Mark. Tom B. (LongLine)

JF - Yep that's it. I'd like to know how you're twisting the line. If twisting comes undone & you only end up with 3 twists then it will definitely slip. I never go over 6 because with mono, if you troll too long the twist will cut into the line. It'll become a weak spot and you'll be able to feel the distortion in the line when you reel it in. Tom B. (LongLine)

Okay so let me get this straight…you’re asking opinions on eating: 1. A fish that’ going to be - genetically engineered - tank reared in purified water - corn & soy pellet fed - pampered by “hatchery†staff - pumped full of fish medicine and - probably costs a bit over $12/Lb. Or 2. A fish that - grew up eating bugs - lived in peril all its life from bigger fish & lampreys - had to dodge fish diseases such as VHS - carries a fish consumption advisory - has to have its polluted fat cut off before cooking - does cost a bit over $60/Lb (the way I fish lately) For me there’s no choice……..I’d go for a Big Mac. Kidding aside, I don't see anything wrong with it. People eat the strangest stuff. They should put some kind of label on it though so people know what they're buying. I question I'd ask the bio is will it live as long as the "normal" fish or will it's metabolism do it in, in 1/2 the normal life span. Tom B. (LongLine)

JF - You have it on the right way? If you put it on upside down, a loaded rod may release it. The hinge should be up. I've never had them slip with only 4-5 twists. (8-17 Lb mono & co-poly) Tom B. (LongLine)

Some guys would rather be out in the boat pulling their plug while others prefer standing on the shore whipping their fly. Either way it's a thrill to have something bite the bait. CS - welcome to the board. Get any pictures? Tom B. (LongLine)

Whenever you have questions concerning Id’ing a fish check this site out: http://www.wiscfish.org/fishid/frames.aspx Cisco Whitefish I’d vote whitefish as the ciscoes are quite rare and only get up to 21â€. Whitefish get bigger. On a side note DEC is studying the how's/what's to reintroduce the cisco to Lake Ontario. Tom B. (LongLine)

Happy B'day Hank Tom B. (LongLine)

Welcome back and welcome to LOU. Tom B. (LongLine)

FWIW - I've never caught a brown on a fly in the open water. Maybe other guys have? Tom B. (LongLine)

Easy - DEC puts a few in the bay: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23219.html Hopefully some survive. Tom B. (LongLine)

Welcome to the site BS. Tom B. (LongLine)

Welcome to the site. Check out reports section, especially for the North shore. Tom B. (LongLine)