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Freeman77, Next time our paths cross, I will tell you where those pigs stay all summer in Conesus. We found them a couple of years ago and the action is pretty good.

Sounds like the engine is out of alignment. I had the same issue 2 seasons ago.

Happy B-day Dieselhp.

Penn 330 will hold 10 colors and 300 yds of backing not the 320. If you want less backing, you could do it but I don't recommend it.

I would think trolling goby patterns make more sense than not ttrolling them (when trolling shallow or near the bottom. One, a lure trolled off of the bottom looks like a stray baitfish and is easy pickings (on the bottom gobies can hide in rocks and clumps of zebra muscles). 2, trout (especially stream trout) can be very selective in what they are eating (match the hatch). Try fishing stream trout that stay in the streams all season and don't match the hatch. See how many fish you catch.

If you go down West lake Rd to the end of the lake, you will see a DEC fishing access on the East side of the road. Drive down into the parking lot and follow the path. The path will lead to a small dam. That is where 90% of the fish will be sitting. You will see pike, tiger muskies, walleye (lots of 6lb. + fish) and carp.

Thanks guys. I don't feel any older yet.

Hookedup, I only run one copper per side. More that one will cause real problems. For releases, I use the Scotty Downrigger releases with a shower curtain hook attached. If you can find the Scotty double stacker releases, cut the line off and add the shower curtain hooks. It is around $9.00 per release if you buy them single. If you buy the double stackers, it will cost you about $2.00 more. They work awesome. Another trick I use is adding 6' of 50lb. mono between my backing and copper to attach the release to.

If you want up to the date conditions let me know and I can get them for you.

Running coppers off the boards is the way to go. I would run the same set up as you Shade. The only problem is an ariel steelie can make a mess out of your 600' copper quick. I try not to run my coppers down the chute for that reason. 2 boards (not inlines) and one copper off of each.

Gobies are good for the trout, walleye and bass for a food source but they will eat anything including perch, bass and walleye fry. Fish off one of the piers in Rochester with perch minnows and you will see what I mean.

Tom, Sandy Creek in Hamlin or by the Salmon River?

Showed up around 8am and fished until 11am. Ended up 0 for 1. The hit came on a blue and silver cleo. There were 2 guys at the end when I got there that were 4 for 5 with 3 browns and 1 steelhead. Nice day to be out.

I just talked with my buddy and he said there are a handful of nice northerns in as of today. NO walleye yet. They should show up in the nexy couple of days.

I will check with my buddy that lives down there and let you know.

Fish Hawk (new X4). here is what I have read and heard from guys that have used it: No coated cable, don't have to take original cable off of riggers, reads to 300', can be used on any rigger in the boat, smaller probe, epoxy coated internal electronics, runs all season on 4 AA batteries. I just purchased the new probe to use with my 840 unit. If the new probe was not compatable with my old unit and the new X4 did not come out, I would go with the Depth Raider.

Dave, I have used Blacks for years and love them.

They are getting more and more common. I got 5 last season. 4 came on coppers.

Rick, I caught a big Atlantic in that same spot 10 years ago. It is good to see more and more of them showing up.

Pleasure Unit, The bridge is an issue and the width of the channel leaving the marina into the creek. Your boat will make it no problem but you don't want to be off by much.

Nice job guys. Not even a 9lb walleye can't get Nick to smile?

Both are good boats. Thompsons are notoriuos for stringer rot (old models). Either brand, make sure it has had a recent survey done.

You can dock at the Newport but it was 73.50 a foot for the season when I left 3 seasons ago. From what I hear, they want you to pay for a 2 year dock lease.

I'm looking for 2 used in good shape. Caps can be worn out, I have replacements. Here is a link to the ones I'm looking for http://www.bigjon.com/store/list.asp?Su ... oductID=55.

Nick, Now you and FISHINMAN have something in common!