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  1. Finaddict
    I'm new to ice fishing and I'm thinking of getting a shelter. So once you set up the shelter, what if that spot is not yielding any fish? Do you take the shelter down or slide it to a new spot multiple times, or just stay put and hope the fish start biting? Isn't it kind of a pain to move? Do you drill the hole in the ice and then position the shelter over the hole, or do you drill the hole once in the shelter? Also, does insulated vs. uninsulated shelters make a big difference? Thanks for your thoughts.
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    Thank you for the offer, but I already bought a combo.
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    Thanks for all of your help folks.
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    I'd like to buy my grandson a rod/reel for his upcoming 7th birthday. He fishes with me off my boat, and we usually catch panfish with worms to keep his interested. I don't want to get him a mickey mouse type combo, but rather a real fishing setup. I'm thinking perhaps a rod of about 5 ft and a reel. Not sure if I want a close face, Zebco-like reel, or an open face spinning reel. He fishes with one of my spinning reels now, but I usually cast it for him. He can probably do it for himself soon. Are closed face reels prone to tangles? Eventually I want to take him out for bigger fish, but that may require yet another new setup for him. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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    I recently moved to Auburn, NY and wondered if there are any wild game dinners held in this area or the Finger Lakes. Back in the Binghamton area where I'm from, there were a number of them, usually during the winter months. Typically they are fundraisers held by either Sportsmen's Clubs or churches, usually serving deer, and sometimes more exotic game like elk, rabbits, bear, salmon, quail, etc. If aware, please post the dates and locations of such events. Thanks.
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    Marcstevens, a sale is pending on the entire lot. He supposed to pick them up on Saturday, but if he doesn't show, I will let you know.
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    I have 7 rods of different types to sell. Selling separately or save and buy the entire lot for $100. #1 & #2: Cabela’s E-Glass, medium heavy action, trigger grip, 8 ft., brown, $20 ea. #3 & #4: Walker Downrigger, medium action, twist eyelets, 8.5 ft., black w/ yellow tip, $25 ea. #5 : Eagle Claw Black Eagle, medium action, repaired reel seat, 8.5 ft., black, $8 #6 : No Name Spinning Rod, light medium action, repaired grip, 7 ft., blue, $5 #7 : Ike Walton Fly Rod, over 50 yrs old but could be a classic, Horrocks-Ibbotson No. 1348, made in Utica NY, light action, 8 ft., brown, $15. Located in Auburn, NY.
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    Hey Muskyman, I just posted 7 rods on Facebook Marketplace and some of them may interest you, especially Rods #1-5. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498294487956299 Mike
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    Thanks for the info Justin. I guess that another option would be one of those trolling plates (Happy Troller, Easy Troll, Trol-A-Matic, etc) mounted to the motor's anti-cavitation plate. Not sure if you or anyone else has thoughts on one of these.
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    Just got a new 22 ft. pontoon with a 115 hp motor, and I think I will need to slow down the troll speed using a trolling bag, also known as a drift sock or drift bag. I don't know what size to get. I think the slowest I can go now is about 2.5 - 3.0 mph on the Finger Lakes. Would like to get down to about 1.0 - 2.0 mph. Is it better to go with 2 smaller bags, or 1 large bag? With 2 bags, there's one more obstacle in the water to deal with, plus added cost, but that's ok I guess. What size should I go with for each of these options? Thanks for your help.
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    How's the water level at Treman? Still safe to launch and get out of there? Supposed to be in 70s this weekend. Thanks.
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    Thanks Magill. Need a place to park so looks like I'll need to launch at either South Shore Marina or at the north end (Emerson Park), even though I'll be fishing the middle. I think that's it for launches, right?
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    Is there a launch on the west shore of Owasco? I'm looking to launch my 16 ft fishing boat. I once remember a launch, perhaps on Ensenore or Casowasco Roads, or somewhere around there. Does this still exist and if so is there parking? Thanks.
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    Trorun, Nice to see you got the rig out. Sounds like you hammered em. Did you have my fishing consultant (Craig) with you? Lakers have really turned on up at Sheldrake for jigging. Best time is early. Last time out caught 3,two of which were wild. The fight with the wild ones is probably 3X better compared to the stocked one. It's unbelievable. Mike
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    Getting a variety of comments, which I appreciate. Most seem to think that I should replace the starting battery with the same instead of replacing with a deep cycle. I just thought that perhaps a deep cycle could be run down more than a starting battery between charges, but was concerned that a deep cycle would not have enough "wallop" to kick over my main motor (60 hp Yamaha). I also have a 9.9 hp Merc for trolling, without electric start, not collected to any battery. I plug in my on-board charger before just about each trip out to top off both batteries.
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