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It is shrinking fast. Looks like it will be ice free a lot sooner than last season. Take a look. Last year at this time, there was a lot more ice. http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/modis/ ... 3.250m.jpg

The population around the Rochester area (Irondequoit) has exploded in the past 5 years. I caught one reeling in a perch off the Charlotte pier 2 years ago. It killed me to release it unharmed. Something needs to be done.

With a tear in my eye, I put the ice fishing stuff away on Tuesday. I had a good season. Pike fishing was the best I had in years (for numbers of pike). Got my PB ice fishing walleye on the jigging rod. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Do I hear a petition? Maybe WE need to try all we can to get it back opened.

Please explain Jerry. All I can picture is Rick standing in the front of the boat yelling at Jax to put his rubber net away.

Thanks Rick.

Did not make the meeting. Anyone got the scoop? Longline????

Raider, I run 6' so the releases hold the line better. NO need for 100' IMO.

I run all my coppers off of boards. I still run a high copper for out of temp kings. Lots of days guys are fishing deep in temp or below and the 300' copper is singing in 70 degree water (especially late August). Like Nick, I splice in 6' of 50lb. mono between the copper and the backing.

I watched it and was not that impressed with their play the first 5 minutes of play. The turned it around and played great the rest of the game.

I would suggest running the Hammerhead blades. They are the only brand I run for lakers on Lake Ontario. The 5" blades are most productive for me. My three favorite colors are Crystalina, Mt. Dew, and all Silver. Here is his site http://hammerheadchartersandtackle.com/. Tell him Brian Gambell sent you. Run them at speeds of 1 - 1.8. Any faster and they spin too hard and the bite really dies off. I find 1.3 my best producing speed for lakers.

Nice job Tom. Glad to see you getting your boy out there.

Are you fishing lakers? I know some guys run cutbait behind then for browns.

Hopefully it is a go. That would be great. I think with NJ and MI already having it in place helps us a lot.

Here are the pics

I run a 6' Seagar (#1 floro IMO) on all my rigger rods. I tie in a Sampo barrel swivel.

Can't beat the Diawa Sealines. I have had some of mine for 15 years and they are still running strong. Have seen the Okumas fall apart (Convectors and Magdas). Tekotas are very nice reels but very pricey. The only issue I have ever had with my Diawas is the drag clicker. I called Diawa and they sent me new drag clickers for free. 4 screws and 5 minutes later, they were good as new.

If it does it is not worth worrying about. My beef is replacing the cable (another expense), and the diameter is different and changes the accuracy of the rigger counter. Not a big deal but enough to keep me from buying the unit.

Happy Birthday Rich.

Ever think of trying Star board? It is really expensive but will never rot.

Hey stop hitting on Lews son Tom. Lew, tell your son, very nice pike.

Nice drawing Vic. Any more to share?

Sauce, If you want to drive further, Rochester has the Charlotte pier, Summerville Pier, Webster Park pier, Hamlin Beach state park Piers, and the jetties at Braddocks Bay.

Why wait until April 1st? There are a lot of streams that you can trout fish right now.

3 year old climber. NOt sure of the brand. In great shape. Only used a couple times. Asking $50.00 and local pick up only. I will post pics later.