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You're right I was thinking of a palomar ....ooops....my bad. Tom B. (LongLine)

The rapala knot is a very tight knot and as such can alter the action of any plug that doesn't have a split ring on it depending on whether it's dead center on the eyelet, towards the top or towards the bottom. Even with a spit ring observe the position of the "split" in relation to the plug eyelet. I prefer to use a snap swivel because currents can cause the plug to do some strange things, especially rotate & twist your line pretty bad. Tom B. (LongLine)

Good news for these three ports. Possible dredging next year. http://www.sandandgravel.com/news/article.asp?v1=17076 Tom B. (LongLine)

Welcome to the site. Blk/Silver or Fluroscent orange Jointed or sinking Rapalas or try some Bomber Long-A's. Tom B. (LongLine)

Look at it this way: The season is going to only get better. At least you got out. Saw Genny launch blocked real bad yesterday with driftwood (big stuff) so ended up walking the dogs today & catching up on projects. Tom B. (LongLine)

I'm not going to try to talk you out of outriggers but I probably only see 3 or 4 boats a year with them on Lake Ontario. Just about everyone on Big-O runs planner boards of some kind now days. Tom B. (LongLine)

See the difference in surface texture ( waves vs calm) in this picture? It's a big time late april temperature change. Colder water is a little denser than warmer water thus wind effect is slightly different. This partricular one was about 4 degrees and I was playing around the outside of it. When you find it, you want to go through it and beyond for a couple hundred yards. It generally does not go straight to the bottom. Tom B. (LongLine)

+1 with Chris. "Weather" the water expands or not, I'd worry about it & I'd much rather miss a couple weekends of fishing than have to sit out a couple months & the expense of a major overhaul. Tom B. (LongLine)

Try this: http://www.ehow.com/how_6101713_measure-boat-propeller.html Tom B. (LongLine)

I believe JayVee's on Norton St. still repairs reels. (Note they moved a couple/few years ago east down past Portland. If you're interested in doing it yourself check out alantani.com. He has great tutorials with all kinds of pictures for many many reels. Tom B. (LongLine)

None of the Salmon or Trout in the bays this time of year care about structure. All they care about is food & their survival. i.e. You'll run into them almost anywhere. Tom B. (LongLine)

WTG Rick! Tom B. (LongLine)

Just south of the channel markers it drops off real quick. Amazing what fish hold up there. East side of bay just north of bridge is very steep. Watch out for that "finger that juts out about 1/4 mi south of the markers. Tom B. (LongLine)

RS - definitely buy a bulk spool if you can spring for it. Tom B. (LongLine)

Don't know how busy he is right now but Hank is the go-to guy. Tom B. (LongLine)

Glad they're ok. Many thanx to the Coast Guard & Lweiston F.D. Tom B. (LongLine)