J.D.

Lake level is below long term average, but trending up the last few days. I hope they put the plug back in soon. It's amazing how much the level can fluctuate.. Braddock Bay launch ramp June, 2019 Same Ramp, March 2, 2021

I like to tie my own flys. are the heads available separately ?

Ask for the data from 1994 fall derby..... a monster year..

Rochester to Braddocks Bay didn't look much better...

No they don't. I use a piece of foam pipe insulation to hold the bait and wrap the leader around it. Stored in Plano 3600 boxes according to blade size.

Too late... damn.. 48 Apex rigged on my boat. at least 2 in the water at all times....

Airmar has a nice transducer bottom coverage calculator. Select your transducer model and check the variables. Nice info. before you buy. https://www.airmar.com/bottom-calculator.html

x 100 !!

I run the squid bodies in JDF bait heads behind dodgers and flashers.

X2...

Funny..... I've ordered from him a number of times and always had prompt delivery.

Better off going to "Mad River Custom Tackle " e-bay store and getting new die cut tapes for your own custom flashers https://www.ebay.com/str/Mad-River-Custom-Fishing-Tackle?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

The area just behind the hand grip where the gunnel gets a bit wider may be your only choice. The options below would allow you to remove the fishing equipment easily and return back to a family boat in just a few minutes. One option would be to install flush mount rod holders in the wide area and then use a gimbal mount downrigger base in the holder. Flush mount rod holder Downrigger base will fit in rod holder The next option would be to use a 90 degree straight rod holder, and mount a board across the back something like this one. 90 degree ,"flat" rod holder Devise a board that fits into the rod holders, high enough to clear the motor cover. Third option would be fabricating your own custom shaped mounting plates to fit that wider area. Perhaps a 6 inch section of track could be cut and shaped to fit there. you could add a riser mount in the track with a board across to hold riggers and rod holders. 6 inch track Downrigger riser fits in track I hope this gives you a few ideas. Good luck!

be advised....Japanese hook sizes are a bit different than US sizes...

If something bad happened on the lake this time of year, is help available? Does the Coast Guard or sheriff's dept. keep a boat ready for rescue, or are we on our own? I try to hit the lake by mid March, but have been uneasy about heading out this early.

I made one last year with a coat hanger and a 1lb. lead weight. It worked like a charm. Kinda looks like this, but my weight is where the jig is