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Ray it is a bowfin. I caught one about 6# a few years ago in the channel. We were doing the spring brown thing in the 18', the lake kicked up so we went in and were fishing perch with minnies in shallow. It fought real good, thought it was a northern until I got it boatside. "What the heck is this!"Didn't take long to ID it when I got back home to the computer. Released it of course, but what a suprise when we first saw it. Are you gonna target them now?

Geesh Eric, didn't know, otherwise I'd have slapped you on the back and hollered HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANIAC!!! "Wish I wish you catch a BIG 40# fish". (during the fall LOC, of course!)

Yep, skippies are about all we did fishing fri evening/sat morning. Could not find any majors from 25-28N to 17W. I think we had a few 5-6# steelies but that was it. Dropped a few also. YT, saw you coming in early fri evening as we were putting in at the new COUNTY west launch. Be back out later this week. DAYBREAK on ch10.

WOOOAAAH!!!! That's a jumbo! How's your taxidermist gonna do that kype?

Thanks for the report Don. Are you slipping the boat this season?

Cpt Vince, I'll take the rods. Are you gonna be at the LOTSA this thurs? I plan being there.

They had my 4-flat trailer connector plugged. Gotta keep the cover on that connector and make life hard for the little PIA's.

Eric, that is a HORSE! Way to go CAPTAIN!

Very nice brownie. Did you happen to get a weight before the release?

What a beaut. Not dark with the red belly like in the fall. Great job. Maybe we will see 40's later this season.

I spoke with Ms Martillotta this afternoon and she was most appreciative of my big THANK YOU. Seems Orleans County will be running the west side state launch. Restrooms will be open with normal operation of launch per Ms Martillotta. She is unsure about launch fees at the present time. Thanks for your part in this Skip19. We've been using the west side launch for the last 10 years and prefer the ample parking. If any of you guys use that launch it might be a good idea to take a minute to make a thank you call to show support.

That's GOOD news. She will get a thank you call from me tomorrow. I can imagine what a jam the east side county launch/parking lot would be on weekends as the season progresses.

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name:Windburn/Mudskunk/Daybreak ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):4/24/10 Time on Water:7a-noon Weather/Temp:sunny till noon/50? Wind Speed/Direction:south turning east Waves:negligible, building towards noon Surface Temp:52 Location:OAK ORCHARD LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 4 Total Boated:2 Species Breakdown:browns, dropped a northern Hot Lure:J7 gold/black off inline planers Trolling Speed: 1.8 avg Down Speed:n/a Boat Depth: 7FOW avg Lure Depth: 2-3' Shakedown for my little 18'OB, had a triple on browns early to the west but dropped one. 3-4# both released. Lookin' for those tasty cohos. Had a few short hits and dropped what we suspect was a 5-6# northern. Good morning spent with son, shakedown went well. Mud at the wall and east, clear to the west. Some green(?) towards the pump house and west. ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ====================

Skip, no launch docks in to the west as of noon today. It REALLY aggravates me that NYS has the gall to increase fishing licenses fron 19 to 29 bucks, an approximate 50% hike, and then limit our access to the lake. I will be putting ink to paper to my state senator and assemblyman. It would be nice if Orleans County took control of the west side, they seem to do a good job on everything to the east.

Thanks MS

Any slim chance the docks are in at the state launch (west) yet? Planning on hittin' the water tomorrow. Shakedown time and maybe some cohos/browns. I'll launch out of the county launch if I have to but always prefer the better parking to the west.

Skip, good talkin' to ya at the launch. Next time I'll remember to pull a boat up.

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I know the county launch lot can get real crowded, that's why we've been using the west launch for years. Hopefully our wonderful(?) legislators can maybe get something done. Oh, I forgot, they're always on some kind of break or vacation! Guess I better not hold my breath. I guess this is what we get for increases in licence fees..LIMITED ACCESS. Hope they ALL get voted out this november.

Docks in on the west side yet?

LL, I will attempt to take a night time pic within a day or so. I may need a tutor to post as I haven't posted pics in a while.

Hey JK, believe me they are huge. I have the pleasure(?) of living amongst them here in Wyoming County. I don't want to have to see the da** things when I'm out trolling the Oak! The hills out here are littered with red clearance lights at night. I might as well be living in an urban area.

Saw some slob 'eyes at the inlet today. Not as thick as past years but our timing may be off a bit. No northerns. Seems the water level is quite low this year. Water was clear.

Thanks YT.

Anyone know if docks are in at the state launch (west) or county launch (east)? Thanks