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Depth raider and Scotty rigger question
J.D. replied to Gowiththefloat's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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Depth raider and Scotty rigger question
J.D. replied to Gowiththefloat's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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I bend the eye of the treble hook when I snell them, just like the octopus hooks
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Depth raider and Scotty rigger question
J.D. replied to Gowiththefloat's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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Depth raider and Scotty rigger question
J.D. replied to Gowiththefloat's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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I have been a small boat fisherman since I started on the lake in 1990. In my opinion, the best addition to your set up would be a Slide Diver. I use clear and black. You can run very long leads in skinny water if needed, run it on either side of the boat, and the diver sliding down the line when released makes netting fish on a small boat alone easy. Attach flashers to the main line, add a 4-6 ft. length of flourocarbon to the main line for plugs and spoons. Use a snap swivel to attach the leader so the diver doesn't slide down and hit the fish.
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X4 620 with Airmar P66 transducer
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Fredo's Bro says the lake level is the new norm..
J.D. replied to Bozeman Bob's topic in Open Lake Discussion
Power from the SLR needed down state.... higher water flow means more power from turbines.. Indian Point, the nuclear power plant closest to New York City, could be shut as soon as April 2021 under an agreement New York state officials reached this week with Entergy, the utility company that owns the plant, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Under the agreement, one of the two nuclear reactors at Indian Point will permanently cease operations by April 2020, while the other must be closed a year later. The shutdown has long been a priority for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who — though supportive of upstate nuclear plants — has repeatedly called for shutting Indian Point. He has said it poses too great a risk to New York City, less than 30 miles to the south. -
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for sale : usa 2001 Starcraft 170 superfisherman 17.5’ Honda 4 stroke
J.D. replied to [email protected]'s topic in Boats for Sale
In my experience with boats, age means nothing compared to condition. Boats in Colder climates sometimes get limited use. Case in point, my rig pictured below. 1996 17ft. super fisherman with a 90 hp. 2-stroke. It's either on the water, or stored inside. This is a 23 year old boat, original paint and well taken care of. NADA is a rough guide only. Photo taken last year -
I started fishing Ontario in 1989 in this 16ft. Sea nymph, with a 40 hp Mariner. In 1996, I moved up to this 17ft. Starcraft with a 90hp. Merc. This year was season #23 for this rig, I can launch and recover alone with ease, it fits in the garage, has all the bells and whistles now including autopilot. I'll keep her running until my fishing days are over..
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Electric Downrigger Suggestions
J.D. replied to NortheastHardcoreSportsman's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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Anyone know if Troutman87 is still online?
J.D. replied to SmellsLikeFishNH's topic in Tackle and Techniques
A co-worker purchased weights from him last week. He's probably fishing.. -
The heavy mono is stiff and adds action to the fly. Braid, not so much..
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Port of Rochester or Sandy creek launches open?
J.D. replied to letsfish2day's topic in Open Lake Discussion
Port of Rochester, both docks were just out of the water as of Sunday morning, ramps full of debris and closed. I would think they would get them open by the weekend. -
The only place I know of now is the the manufacturers site in Finland. I ordered my last batch from a West coast site that no longer stocks them..... too bad, I always have at least one in the water and always good for a fish or two.
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There are a few types of snell knots, some wrapped around the hook shank and held tight by pressure, another version called a "locking snell" I use the latter, never had one come unwrapped. There is a video on the Fish Doctor website showing how to tie a tournament tie using the locking snell. It's very easy to do. I tie my own with 50lb. flouro.