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32 minutes ago, seanc25 said:

That could definitely work. Do you use a 4' or 8' antenna? Assuming you fold it down for trailering.

Any idea who makes that mount?

Thanks again

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I have a 8' antenna and lay it down for trailering. Works real good and easy sneezy.

I've have one of these on my boat for 19 years now and still going strong.

https://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Ratchet-Style-Antenna-Mount/dp/B0000BXA8D/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ratchet+style+antenna+mount&qid=1614949047&sr=8-3

2 hours ago, Tom fratick said:

Wow looks like a great day

Congratulations.

TOM Fratick

I agree. How many guys can say they got a grand slam on the last day of February. A tip of the hat to Doc and crew.

I use one of these ratchet style mounts. Makes it easy to raise and lower for trailering. I am still using the same mount that I installed  19 years ago and trailer my boat about 25 times a year.

4 hours ago, Fishstix said:

 "I usually do not give out my flasher fly information however.I am covid landlocked and bored ."

I know what you mean stix about being covid bored. You just have to improvise some days.   

kempie,  If you really want to get the most enjoyment of fishing you should make your own lures. Here is a link to get you started making trolling flies.  You don't have to make a big investment and you don't need anymore than the basics to catch some pretty nice fish on the flies you make.  Once you catch your first fish on a fly you make you'll be HOOKED 

http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/making_flys_directions.htm

The best part of making your own flies is that you can make them quickly as the conditions change and the fly pattern change along with them. They only take about 10 minutes to make and even less time once you get the hang of it. You read a fishing report on Friday, you make the pattern Friday evening for Saturday's fishing trip.

Not to booger up the topic but just want to throw this at ya. The best line to use is the one that you have confidence in. How shy do the think a fish is when it’s hitting a fly 20" +/- behind a 8" dodger or flasher. If the fish doesn’t hit it’s probably has more to do with the action, speed, color than the line between the dodger/flasher and fly. I’ve been making my own flies for more than twenty years and to be honest catch enough fish with my home-mades to satisfy most fishermen. So what line do I use? Ande 50# clear exclusively since the mid 90's. I buy it in 250 yd (1/4 lb) spools and never had a break-off.  I have complete confidence in it.

Disclaimer: I only fish the fingers so this may not apply to big waters. Also I’m bored and killing time till the end of March.  Tight lines

Looks like it may get a little skinnier  

https://www.canals.ny.gov/waterlevels/netdata/cayuga-levels.pdf

I don't know what DEC's plans or schedules are. What cleaned up Cayuga was a successful treatment. At that time Cayuga was out of control and Seneca wasn't experiencing any major lamprey issues. The window to treat is

the same for both lakes but that doesn't mean that both are scheduled.  

30 minutes ago, spoonfed-1 said:

So if the weather hasn't prevented them from controlling the lamprey on Cayuga, why has the weather been  preventing them from controlling them on Seneca? Cayuga was a real mess not that long ago, now they are under control.

One successful treatment will wipe out five years of larvae. That is why Cayuga is cleaned up for now. They'll be back in full force unless the tribs are treated again before they get out of control. 

It's all about timing.

To bad NYS doesn't allow trapping and selling the eels. The Asians would jump all over that.  The adult eels that do all the harm would have a bounty on their head.   Also it would replace smelt fishing in the finger lakes

Thank you for the reply

I'm interested in 8" Opti-dodgers. Any color. PM me if you have any.

Thank you.

On 12/24/2020 at 8:43 PM, Sk8man said:

Three lines per person and five lures  per line maximum hook 15 points total

For those that want to see what the regulation book says about that click the link and  scroll down to 

Methods of Taking Fish

Angling

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31416.html

PM L&M (mod) and see if he has any.

42" in Binghamton, 7S. Hunting with snow shoes was fun when I was younger but not anymore. The only thing I got using snow shoes was tired 

This may help you in deciding.

http://www.canals.ny.gov/waterlevels/netdata/cayuga-levels.pdf

My vote is to go with Justin's recommendation for setting up a pontoon boat. If that is to pricey for you then go with bags till you can afford to do it right. I have a used large Happy Troller plate if you want to go in that direction but two 28" - 30" bags should work for you and you don't have to drill any holes in you boat.

PS: two bags will give better boat control in the wind than just your main engine will do but not as good as Justin's setup.

Opening day hunting is to stressful for me so I'm going to do some relaxing fishing today. 

The club I belong to has been leasing land from Cotton-Hanlon since the mid 1970's. Not sure where you are looking to lease but here is a consideration.

https://www.cottonhanlon.com/

The primer bulb for each engine fuel line has a check valve in it already.

He is a brown. Down about 30' over 100' bottom. I would guess 1/2 to 3/4 miles to the nearest creek.

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If this guy was up the creek where he should of been he wouldn't have ended up in my boat yesterday. He was ripe when he hit the deck. He doesn't have big shoulders but his tail did him proud in the fight.

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FYI,.... those two 10lb fish weights will fit in a USPS Medium size flat rate box. $15.05

There was the same condition in Cayuga Lake in 2013. Once DEC treated the streams it cleared up the lake pretty good. Lamprey's are few and far between now. In order to keep the lake clear a successful treatment would have to be done every four years to keep the larvae in check other wise they will gradually takeover the lake again as what you have now. 

Cayuga Sept 2013