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Catalinas if you can do it. Otherwise cold watersSent from my E6782 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

While it is true the first issue of Cold Waters had their issues... but that has past. One of the nice things with Okuma is they have a reel for everyones budget. Starting with the classics, Magnas, convectors, cold waters, catalinas. You get what you pay for and the quality of each reel is seen as you spend more money. I have fished with each of them and have seen it first hand. If your shopping for wire divers reels then I would always suggest a higher end reel. I currently have a 50/50 mix of convectors and cold waters and the majority of people that have fished with me prefer the cold waters. No doubt you will be very happy with Cold Waters as wire reels.

Great event with an impressive turnout! I think we can all look forward to having the event again next year.

Blood Run Tackle all the way. If you had an issue you should email them, they have great customer service. IMO, their wire is the highest quality wire on the market today so your fishing with the right stuff. Its an .015 marine grade stainless wire with a 43# breaking strength which equals small diameter, great raw material, and high breaking strength. As for reel setups... I use Okuma 30 series reels. We spool on an entire 1000' of wire but in order to have a full spool (which is important to keep the counter correct), I also spool on 90 yards of 30# mono as "backer". My routine is this... Okuma 30 series reel. I put one wrap of electrical tape on the entire spool. I connect the 30# mono to the spool using an arbor knot and spool on 90 yards. I then connect the mono backer the the SS wire with an albright knot and spool on a 1000' of wire with a lot of tension. I connect a heavy duty swivel to the business end with a simple overhand knot. Wire is tough to spool by hand and close to impossible to get it right. The first time I use this setup on the boat I deploy 900' of the wire with a tripped diver attached to it and reel it back in. Then i know all of the wire is tight on the spool.

By the looks of things it will be blown out soon. Id be surprised if the ice makes it through the weekend.

Sandy is not open yet Sent from my E6782 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Depending on spoon size #1 and #2 not 1/0 and 2/0 Sent from my E6782 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Volunteers, It’s that time of year to start preparing for the 2015 Sandy Creek Pen Rearing Project. We will be having our yearly meeting on Saturday March 21, 2015 at 10-12 at the Hamlin Town Hall gym. I am asking that ALL VOLUNTEERS attend this meeting. It is important for a big showing of volunteers so we can begin assigning work party jobs and also to begin scheduling our feeding list. It will also be a chance for new volunteers to introduce themselves to the project. The meeting will give us a great opportunity to discuss things in an open public forum with all who volunteer for the project. Topics of discussion will include · Review of last year’s project · The 2015 project’s timeline · the work party schedule · job assignments for the upcoming year · introduction of the new 5 member board of directors assembled this year · problems and/or concerns · proposed changes? We are always in search of new volunteers for the project so if you know of anyone please tell them to email [email protected] and request to join our mailing list. Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook...nRearingProject See you there! Sandy Creek Pen Rearing Project

Great site for charts from the NOAA http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml

I use shrink tubing to cover mine.

ISO Renegade Laser Minnow stickbaits. Big or small...willing to purchase them all from you...all colors (they originally were sold at Walmart for $1.97)

This isnt gonna turn into another Chevy VS Ford discussions, is it? Coming from an Okuma guy, you will be happy with the convectors for sure. Good drags, they hold up well to abuse, and the power handles make you feel like your gear ratio is better then it is. If you decide to go with Okuma, id be glad to answer any questions you may have also.

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Wow, if it didn't already belong to someone else then I would suggest you should change your screen name to "Debbie Downer".Sent from my E6782 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

When Kings are actively feeding on bait it typically means that the bait is getting pushed upwards in the water column and out of its preferred water temp. Chasing fish with your fish finder and putting baits where they are is the right answer. No matter what water temp is showing you.

Wow. Great turn out for the east end meeting! Sent from my E6782 using Lake Ontario United mobile app