Fishstix

That rainbow was a little shy of 9lbs. We ran six rods Saturday and they were all fireing. 2 rigger rods ,4 diver rods Targeting 90 to 110 down Did 1 atlantic at that depth, a lot of lakers, and that rainbow.

I know i am old school but Furuno, you can not beat the rotary manual gain. Crank up the power to track the downrigger balls and if anything else is there you see it.

Had another bigger one jumping behind the boat. I will call it a good release. Did not want to keep this one but it deep throat-ed the lure. Its probably my boats best fingerlake rainbow. Hit a laker setup,I was laker fishing. Cayuga is amazing.............

That rainbow really was a accidental catch.200 feet of wire,number 1 setting on a mag dipsey,SOG 1.9 Gold orange color lure.My boat caught the big rainbow in Owasco derby this year came off purple paddle with purple glow fly. 175 feet of wire.. Im guessing about 2mph thats the speed I usually aim for.So for color???????? I would agree with Fishing the FL If I was targeting rainbows I would fish that upper water column.Long leads,Probably start with "baby shower" colors. Fish next to or in the scumlines. Run free cheaters.I used to do real well in LO with a lure in the propwash. Nothing quite like a big rainbow jumping behind the boat before you see the rod go off.I have not ran a lure in the propwash in the fingerlakes It might work. Some guy out of Lansing had a bunch of pirate spoons for sale in the classifieds section.They did not last long.Just rainbow killers on Lake Ontario. I would imagine they would be in the fingerlakes. TOP TIP;;You ready ?/// " rainbows like spots"

Another one from Tuesday I guess I got the picture thingy figured out.

This is one rainbow we caught Tuesday on Cayuga,really hated to keep it but it deep throat-ed the hooks. I hope the picture thingy works. It hit a laker lure. 200ft out on wire.

,Getting the big fish in these derby's just got tougher when these spoons hit the water. Whoever bought these ,great buy............

Thanks for the report I will be heading that way tomorrow. Thats a dandy bow......

Thanks for the reply's,I have the retrievers. I just need new rope. I know if you do not get the right stuff it slips thru the grips.Skateman your probably right on the poly cord .I know regular rope will not work.

wow,wow, and wow Just like fish ,we got schooled..

Anyone know the size and type of cord or rope that is used on the cable retriever ? Hopefully something I can order online,100ft spool . Big Jon if that makes a difference.

I stopped in last weekend to sign in and he does have some great spoons. I have to remind myself I still have spoons in the cuddy with the Ekerts in Ithaca price tag still on them. Good luck to all ..

2 to 1 on the walker 124s is dam close.

In like Flinn.... TTT

Put in at Meyers, I wanted to get signed up for the Barney derby next weekend. Headed up the east side of the lake and fought weeds and weed islands all the way. Not much on the screen caught a few fish. Headed out to center lake screen lit up weeds disappeared and we had better action. One LL all the rest Lakers. brass /orange...... around 100ft down

OK you win going to call my fishin buddy heading up. Cant beat a screamin dipsey.

Is that a Dodge Dockota?

The fishing on Cayuga is just outstanding. Steady pick from around 8;30 till we picked em at 2;00.Us old fat guys soaked in sweat.Many 7 to 8lb fish all healthey. Weighed in the 2nd place LT as of 3:00 dont know where it stands now' Spooled up with 40lb test ande line ,no fleas. Few fleas on the wire a couple inches was the most I seen. Fished the long pt area heading back there tomorrow.