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Off the wall idea: Get a 2 x 4 & cut the right size hole at the 30 degree angle down in the shop. if you're happy with how the holder fits in the wood then hold the wood on the boat and use it as a guide for the hole saw. Tom B. (LongLine)

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Yank - Nice fish. Only got to 67, huh??? Guess it’s time to look for a new power plant for the shingle or maybe make Jax take a lighter rod next time. (playing) Ray - You read it the same way I did. But I'll give him slack as he's new to the board. NF – If you want a real great location to explore, go to coordinates: 77-35-53W by 43-15-44N, one long leap to the East; then cast NNW. I guarantee you'll be wetting your net. Tom B. (LongLine)

Hey Ray - I heard the ice on Erie was compressed to only 250 Yds wide. Unfortunately it was 73 ft thick.... Tom B. (LongLine)

NEARSHORE MARINE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY 332 PM EDT TUE APR 1 2008 FOR WATERS WITHIN FIVE NAUTICAL MILES OF SHORE LOZ043>045-020230- /O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0018.080401T2000Z-080402T0800Z/ HAMLIN BEACH TO THE SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER ALONG LAKE ONTARIO INCLUDING IRONDEQUOIT BAY- 332 PM EDT TUE APR 1 2008 GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT TONIGHT WEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS DIMINISHING TO 30 KNOTS LATE. MOSTLY CLOUDY. WAVES 6 TO 9 FEET BUILDING TO 14 TO 18 FEET. WEDNESDAY WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS. SUNNY. WAVES 10 TO 14 FEET SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET. NOT :!: :roll: Tom B. (LongLine)

There's always some Wack-o in the crowd....I change all trebles to singles on spoons. Usually 3/0 or 4/0. Yes, I brain hook an occassional shaker but not very many. Over the years, flying solo, I've lost a lot less fish at the net with singles than trebles. Tom B. (LongLine)

Webster Park, I-Bay outlet, Summerville pier of Genese River, Russel Station outflow.... Tom B. (LongLine)

Looks like what they want to adopt is to let as much of the lake out as possible from the middle of December through the end of March as long as they don't damage anything east of the power station. The whole order (both 1958 & 2007) is designed to help power generation & commercial navigation. They forget that com nav is what has put us in the situation we're in with invasives. However the IJC isn't concerned with the condition of the water, only whether the big ships have enough to safely float on. This low water means a lot of guys won't be able to get out of the bays, ponds & creeks in the spring. This order will definitely help property owners as far as damages go, but if they have docks, the docks will be out of water in the spring. They say they'll favor the environmental option if mitigation takes place. They really don't define "mitigation" but leave that up to the states. I don't see NYS having funds to appease anyone for property losses due to periods of high/low water. Tom B. (LongLine) (Personnally I think Montreal would make a really good wetland.)

Hey stix - Good luck buddy. Whatever you do, Mid-life cr@p or not, don't give up fishing. Tom B. (LongLine)

FA? - Before you can them, get yourself some ladderback tape. Try the silver, purple, greens & glows. Also some medium/large size eyes. (i.e make up some "spooks") Remove old tape (I use UN-DO to remove old tape) Try this on the black & white spoons. On the white & white ones, try some of the "Mountain-Dew" tape. (I'd try 1/2 pc of the "full blank" tape on them) On the Yellow & white, get some orange, red or even pink full strips. Use a paper punch to cut out some dots. I'd try a "five of diamonds" type pattern. Tom B. (LongLine)

ITB - Ray's right, you have to keep it out of the sunlight & out of the heat. If, when your spooling up, you notice a white powder forming on your fingers then it's time to get rid of it. Tom B. (LongLine)

I have my riggers on a 2x8 board (not 2x6). I mounted a ½â€

The best part of a NASCAR race is indeed the end. Because that’s when the d@mm thing is over with. I mean if you really want to watch speeding cars, bumper to bumper, weaving in & out of traffic, passing on the right, an occasional wreck, with absolutely no yellow flags, then just take a drive on I490 at rush hour. :roll: Tom B. (LongLine)

Full or empty :?: Tom B. (LongLine)

From what I'm hearing, the Sac' river is the biggest problem. Supposedly further north & Alaska are expected to be have real strong seasons. Tom B. (LongLine)

Congratulations Tom. Is it true she weighed 27 Lbs on Ray's Salmon scales :?: :roll: I can hear her in the back of the boat now: "Here Grampa, you take it...It's a little one." Tom B. (LongLine)

I bought tubes & a box from Siggs. Tubes lay on side in box. Made labels on computer & taped them on with clear 2" wide packing tape. I also drilled two holes in cap just in case I put them away not completely dry. Tom B. (LongLine)

SB - BLACK's all the way P.S. Turn it right side up. It'll work better..... Tom B. (LongLine)

Remember - DON'T tap on the glass :!: Tom B. (LongLine)

Rustic The DEC is asking the stakeholders for suggestions towards the 2010 change proposals. They said someone suggested that the Brown trout limit go to one Brown trout in the tribs, not to a two fish limit. Nothing to do with Lake fishing. Sorry if notes weren't clear on that. Also, it’s only a suggestion. Doesn’t mean it’ll be enacted. If you think it’d hurt then let the DEC regional fish manager know. Tom B. (LongLine)

Ray – He can’t be your twin. He can spell. Although you might make a good duo. Just like Bert & Ernie; Frick & Frack; Chip & Dale; Itchy & Scratchy; Beavis & Butt-head; Spaghetti & Sauce; and of course, Rod & Reel Tom B. (LongLine) p.s. Shawn - welcome to the board Think Spring :!:

That has got to be one of the best ones I've ever seen. Tom B. (LongLine)

No problem guys. Yes they all did a pretty good job. Too bad they only had a couple hours to present months worth of data. The meeting didn’t have a lot of good news but I feel better that they used the words “down slightlyâ€

No problem guys. (I tried to reply last night & got blown off the site????) Tom B. (LongLine)

Just an update. Submitted my form last wednesday night. (couple minutes before posting) and received my sticker in today's mail. Tom B. (LongLine)