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6 hours ago, Morgan-E said:

Please read this and then consider joining one of the associations.

For less than the cost of most attractor paddles / flashers you can join one of the associations that help keep an eye on the fishery, set up meetings, events, and opportunities relating to the great fishery that we all have on Lake Ontario.  Numbers matter when these associations talk with local and national politicians over concerns or needs to maintain the fishery as we know it.  By joining, you will receive newsletters, be a part of a like minded organization where many contacts and opportunities will be available, and be a part of a larger collective voice.  This is time and money well spent, whether you live a few miles form the shoreline or states away.

 

Below find the associations, where they are active, and websites to get further information including membership enrollment information / materials.  Copy and paste the URL into the browser or look up the association in google to get to the respective web page.

 

ELOSTA - Eastern Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Association - covers from east of Port Bay up to Henderson Harbor region of the Lake https://www.elosta.org/

 

LOTSA - Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association - covers from Port Bay to the Niagara River  https://lotsa1.org/ 

 

LOCBA - Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association - promotes charter and sportfishing across the lake  https://lakeontariocharterboatassociation.com/sign-up/

Consider joining them all!

LOCBA offers an associate membership that is free! 

1 hour ago, fisherman21 said:

They are bayrat s3’s

Yes thats exactly what they are

3 hours ago, idn713 said:

With bay rats having been the hot ticket and now no longer a thing, what is everyone’s go to stick baits that are actually being manufactured!
 

Looking to stock up for the coming season and just wondered what people preferred. 

Dont tell anyone but Bay Rats will be making a come back in 2024...

More info???

4 minutes ago, Tluc said:

Can anyone help me ID the NK pattern in the picture? Thanks.

Green Thunder

Mark your calendars!

On 1/27/2024 at 5:38 AM, HB2 said:

Well the lake sure is filling up the last few days . Went down to my cottage at Sandy last night and I have never seen it flowing so fast 

 

Also we got an input of phosphorus as the Genny had 120k gallons  raw sewage overflow into her , which is good for the bait . 

It wont go far but Ill take what ever nutrients we can get at this point

7 minutes ago, RiggedSFC said:

We will also have some other fun things at the booth that we will drop in the coming week or two. Follow our Rigged Cut Bait page or hang here for updates!

https://www.facebook.com/riggedcutbait

24 minutes ago, VanderLaan said:

 

Thanks for the response. I like my Convectors and would be happy to buy another pair. Are the drag upgrades no longer needed for Convectors? 

I will admit that upgrading the drags is awesome however I have been told that straight out of the box they are solid now.

3 hours ago, VanderLaan said:

Looking to add another pair of wire divers this year. Was doing some research on the Coldwaters and found some threads on sticking drag issues. I primarily run Convectors and have upgraded the drags. Saw a few older threads (2021-ish) that said Okuma was supposed to upgrade/address the drag problem. Anybody know if Okuma has followed through?

 

Any thoughts on Coldwaters as diver reels? Would I likely be just as satisfied with upgraded Convectors? I am on a somewhat limited budget, so the better half won't appreciate any suggestions to spend more money. 😉

According to my Okuma Rep the sticky drag issue was finally resolved. After years and years of back and forth with them I was told the resolved the issue. 

With that being said both the coldwaters and convectors have the same drag. I have used both as diver reels and they both do the job however I prefer the Convector 30 high speed  personally. I never have liked the "looks" of the coldwaters.

So as an Okuma guy I run Okuma Convector CV-30DS. I use the high speed models and I find them great for wire. Convectors are all I run and are a work horse for me. 

 https://www.fishusa.com/Okuma-Convector-Linecounter-Reels/

With that being said the Saltist is a great reel and you wont be disappointed.

Limited seating left. If you plan on attending you better jump on it now before tickets are gone.

3 hours ago, Queechylakepro said:

Is it frozen 

Of course...

2024 LOCBA Flea Market news...
The Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association Flea market is scheduled for Saturday March 30 from 9am-1pm at the port of Rochester (1000 N River St, Rochester, NY 14612). Free entry. Vendor cost per table will be $10. Vendors for more information Call or text Captain Bruce Stenglein 585-75zero-316four or email [email protected]

On 1/7/2024 at 7:49 AM, fishinfreak said:

That's good to hear .When I spoke with a gentleman there he said they were selling their inventory and shutting down.

Lets just say the entire business was sold to another in the industry

Let me start the rumor now... Bay Rat will be back in 2024

LOCBA February Meeting- Guest Speaker- Brian C Weidel, PhD 

Brian C Weidel, PhD will be our guest speaker at the upcoming LOCBA February meeting. He will be discussing the results of the 2023 baitfish assessment on Lake Ontario.
This annual trawling data is the leading indicator when discussing stocking numbers in the lake and many lake wide decisions hinge on the information that is collected.
When= Tuesday February 6
Time= 7pm sharp
Where= Irondequoit Bay Fish & Game Club 
Our meetings are always open to the public and encourage everyone to attend.
Brian Weidel is a research fishery biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center where he leads collaborative research on prey fishes and native fish restoration ecology.
Profile
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/brian-c-weidel
2023 Report
http://www.glfc.org/.../WeidelEtal_2023LkOntario...

6 minutes ago, times two said:

Thanks guys!   Exactly as you describe Rob...soon as autopilot off, interference stops.    Only oddity is it

didn't do it when we first  started using the boat in April, so if this is what it is, I'm guessing the lines might

have gotten jostled and moved in rough water or moved when we had to change out the charger and/or

house batteries.

My wiring also goes through the same hole in the bulk head so i needed to pull them apart and separate them the best i could.

Agree with Rick... Chase that power wire down to the pump and make sure to separate the two. I had a similar issue 2 years ago. The problem didnt exist until one day when I decide to tidy up things and zip tied them together.  The quick tell for me is it only happens when the pump activates. So on calm days it rarely did it. However on rough days it was terrible. The second I would shut off the autopilot the interference would stop.

On 8/5/2023 at 5:05 PM, Netbender said:

Good Day, I have been running a Tek 500 for my 7 color lc. It is fuller then I like. Is anyone running a Tek 600 by chance? 
 

thanks for the reply,

 

dave

Personally Im an Okuma guy so anything in the 45 series would be my choice. Okuma Convector 45DS would be my pick. Its a high speed reel (6.2:1) 

https://www.fishusa.com/Okuma-Convector-Linecounter-Reels/?sku=136198&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhc-sBhCEARIsAOVwHuRRX2YG9yYvOqCuB4POKmd12Na7KWBnpJds8EIpqcLVFS9pb0a9ABEaApdQEALw_wcB

2 hours ago, mick62 said:

Hey all, I am looking for one used Otter boat, what do you have?

I have one. its in good shape. I also have a second keel for it also if youre interested. $100. LMK. 

(I broke one a couple years ago and my ocd wouldnt allow me to have one new and one old so i just bought new ones). 

5857030969

8 minutes ago, hookedupf7 said:

Hey guys thinking about getting a few new convector 30 for dipseys . Regular or high speed ? What’s every one running?

High Speed all the way!

I can hear the final seconds ticking off the clock ...

One for the wife...