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I spent almost 4 days stripping old wallpaper and hanging new stuff to replace paper I hung about 12 years ago. Boy was that fun (NOT). I just keep thinking how fast May is coming.

New in box SPX - 5 Raymarine pilot just listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201792605193?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT If you have the dough!

I'm almost 100% sure you have to register it in your state of residence using your home address. Just food for thought...what address would you use to register the boat here in NY? Mike's Marina address? Beth would love that...LOL.

Fished my final trip of the season on the Horsin' Around yesterday. Started in 20 fow just south of the Salmon River. J Plugs, spoons, jointed Rapalas and FF were deployed. Took a good rip on a glo/black striped J plug off a slide diver back 100' and down 20. Didn't land that one. Next hit came on a small dipsey, double orange crush Stingray back 30'. Didn't get that one either. Last hit was off the 11' Downrigger back 70' on a mag Stinger Superman. Boated that one! Nice, but very dark colored fish around 28 lbs. All the action we had was in front of the Salmon River in 20 fow. GPS speed was 2.1 - 2.6 mph. I'm moving on to the next seasons...geese, ducks, walleye and DEER! Too many choices. Good Luck and Good Day!

Please explain to me why the circle diameter technical data matters? Mag dipsey data down/out data matters. Look on Great Lakes Fisherman's website.

I flocked about 4 doz geese heads this past winter. Purchased a kit from an eBay seller. They came out well. Stored them in decoy bags and put the heads in socks. PM me if you need more info.

I opted for a Furuno 10 years ago. Still a solid unit with much better customer service after the sale than Lowrance or Raymarine. Just my 2 cents.

Just a reminder the Little Salmon River Challenge is slated for Saturday July 30, 2016. Entry forms are available at Mike's Marina in person or on line at mikesmarina.com. An excellent BBQ will follow the day's fishing. Time to signup now. Captain's meeting the Friday night before the tournament will be at 6 PM. Call Beth at (315) 963-3119 for additional information.

Have it painted to match the season you caught it during. You'll be happier in the long run.

I leave my boat in the water all season and I would't be without bottom paint. Last fall I had the hull stripped down to the gel coat and before splash down this spring I applied 4 coats of a barrier coat (Interprotect 2000) and 2 coat of bottom paint (VC 17M). You need to waterproof that gel coat or water will get into the fiberglass and rot what ever wood the hull has in it. I vote for bottom paint in your situation.

You can fish the Salmon River for Smallmouth Bass, Skamania Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon. I thinks the fishing will be spotty but good luck. The better gamble will be Lake Ontario for Browns and Kings. If this is your first time or two....hire a guide or charter a boat. It will be well worth the $$.

Fishing without a speed/temp probe is just boating. I own 2 different brands and would't leave the dock without them.

Good luck!

Fished Saturday from Stoney Creek to Stoney Point in 30 - 50 fow. Minimal marks and even less bait. Took one skippy and one jack king salmon off 7 colors of lead black/silver Alewife stinger and slide diver out 50 and back 50. Moved out to the 140 ft flat and took 2 lakers off the bottom with blue/silver cowbells and a spin &a glow. Pretty blank screen for 8 hours of fishing. No Browns. My advice is to stay home or try a different lake. Ontario fishing is in a lull right now!