keukakatch&release

I've seen it a lot on Cayuga tribs. The oak used to get a laker push, as well as Oswego.

Please don't report on xxxxx on the web. Glad you had a good trip.

Beautiful looking Pike!

Man. Those are some GOOD looking fillets.

Didn't see one. What Ya see it what she was dragging.

I've seen two dragging flashers in the last couple years!

Ahh, Bobcaygeon, also one of my favorite Hip Songs :yes:

First thing I thought too. I'm more if a dead head, but I dig that tune!

Pulled this outta the mouth of a nice hen the other day, along with my skein hook! Never seen one before, not being a boat guy, but I figured out what it was!

If you're gonna be float fishing, and you're familiar with one, try a baitcaster. I used a spinning reel for steel this week for the first time in 12 years or so. It's a LOT of work to float with a spinning reel. Way tougher than I rember. If you're bottom bouncing, the other guys nailed it. The Fish Eagle will serve you well and won't break the bank.

Looking GOOD!

Black mouth (trout have white mouths) color of fish (just dark with no coloring if either brown or rainbow trout), spots over entire tail mean it's not a coho, therefore it's a king. Head shape is the easiest way to determine male or female. No real "kype", small bullet shaped head. Keep cropping the pics/not mentioning locations! I'd crop even more, but that's just me!

100% king. Female too, by the looks.

Keuka,

It hasnt been spot burning Ive been fighting. I dont mind sharing...I have many many spots and most are only productive at certain times and conditions so Im always moving. Even if people know where I am fishing it doesnt affect me because its a very tough lake to fish and most other guys are gonna struggle anyway. Ive been having trouble with guys trolling at night or boating that really dont have a clue. There is plenty of room for several boats to work the same 3 mile section if people respect each other and think would I want someone doing that to me. The 3 collisions/ tangles have occurred when I had no where to go and got pinched, one drove right behind me, and the other turned right at me at speed and hit my otter in daylight. Keep in mind its a small lake and Im on it 3-5 days every weekend for 26 weeks minimum and if someone wants to fish where I am I cant do anything about it as its not like there is anywhere to hide. I just hope people give me enough room so we dont tangle up whether casting or trolling. Ive fished up close to others that were where I wanted to fish, but NEVER have I hooked another line casting or trolling. Ive even hollered over to another boat after a quick solo limit and told them to come anchor right where I am before I pulled anchor so they would be in just the right spot. I pulled up plenty close to them to fish this exact spot and they were 50 yards away and couldnt catch. So I thought being I crowded them, though they werent in the right place, Id help em out....they didnt take my advice and were fishless when they hit the launch...i limited in half dozen casts...I may have upset them but I was doing my best to share without NOT fishing my most productive spot at the time. I want others to catch too and love to see guys out fishing Otisco...just TRY to share and respect each other. As for shore spots....no way Ill open post shore spots unless the state promotes them...ie the causeway...not that otisco has any secret PUBLIC access spots.

Its the same with the bank guys.  I never mind sharing the water with good guys who know what they are doing.  But post about specific locales, and ya end up with a bunch of guys who couldn't catch a fish if their life depended on it trying to rip through the runs and putting the bite down.  or anchoring their bait to the bottom and tying up the run while waiting for a salmon to swim into their line....it sucks!

Collisions and tangles are NO fun!  That should NEVER happen on the lake.  Even a small lake..

Rock stacking!!!!! That's s great plan! You seldom have an opportunity like this, especially on a lake. Take full advantage of it!

I'm a salmon and trout trib guy. I know ALL about burning your own spots. I share techniques, rigging, baits, etc... But I don't spot burn anymore sad that the lakes are going this way too....

I'll be there to save him......or vice versa. I'm bringing a good swimmer along too!

Awesome pic. Is he yours or a stowaway?

Great idea! Not sure if this is something "kick start" could be used to generate funds for, but it's worth a try. I've got no boat, but I'd donate time in the tribs or time helping in another's boat.

Super easy to catch with patience and a dip net. I was referring to the keuka bait shops. I've never seen saw bellies for sale in rochester either. Not sure a minnow trap would be effective.

. it is said to be the reason for the perch crash years ago.

That makes sense.  As I understand it, the alewife spawn after the perch, in the same areas,  and find their eggs delicious. 

 

 

 

Does anyone attempt to catch alewives to use as bait?   Especially in Hemlock/Canadice?   

I catch the heck out of em at night in the spring on keuka.  Never had a problem with the DEC.  The ones I catch are bigger and more lively than the bait shop fish.  I seem to de better on em too.  its fun, but ya gotta have a bright light and be willing to stay up late for em to come in.   

It definitely can.  I remember as a kid it used to freeze up a lot, if not completely in many places.  It hasn't seemed to freeze over in many years though. 

_{Fantastic atlantics.  Whats the deal on the red bellies?  Beautiful fish!}

Great action! Seen a LOT of rods blow up by grabbing up by the first guide. We are all tempted/forced to do it sometimes, but be careful. She will blow eventually!

I'd love to catch a burbot. Anyone ever get one in keuka? Also, what is I diamond jig? I'll google it, but I want first hand info.

They want an LP storage facility under the lake. Terrible idea, not that anyone asked me.