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Not exactly on a par with a 20 # king for sport , but a plate of perch fillets sure is a nice way to end a day . My friend and i have been out 3 times in the last few weeks chasing perch . We have been from Catfish Creek to Henderson Harbor , and have caught very few perch . When we fished off Mexico point (Sage Creek) we caught nothing but gobys (at least 50) . This is very troubling to me . We have never failed to catch at least enough for a meal . Any body got any input ?

What Glen said !

Jared , 30 inches is out of the question . There is 18 to 20 inches in that channel . One thing I didn't mention , there are 2 bleach jug bouys just to the right of the channel going to sea , or the green bouy . Stay in the channel as they mark a rock the size of Gibralter that is about 1 inch below the surface . Be especially careful comuing in at dark , hitting that puppy would spoil your whole season .

I've been staying on the South Pond for the last 2 weeks . The creek between the ponds is a challenge , but once on the N . Pond it's fine . You must go around Carl Island and pay attention to the bouys but the inlet is navigable for boats in the 28 ft class. If water levels continue to fall things may change . Fishing is hit or miss on Bay . Marking pods of fish laying on the bottom . Things can only get better in the next weeks .

Found this stuff a few years ago . It works . http://WWW.buggspray.com

The body of the missing fisherman has been recovered . A sad day for his family and all us fisherpersons. http://www.newzjunky.com/police/coplog120428jcso.htm

I just read an update on this tragedy . According to Newzjunky it was a 25' sailboat . Now the same news is reporting that it was a 19' Starcraft and the two men were fishing . I guess eventially they will get the story straight . One man is still missing .

Boat capsizes north of Stoney Point. Link follows: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/ ... s_one.html

Get ready for awesome tangles . The pancakes wander all over . I have two 13 # pancakes that haven't been wet in three years . I used then for one season and hated them . there is less blow back . but the wander , especially in cross currents cured me . Back to 12 and 15 # finned weights for me.

Anybobody got a handle on what the cut bait supply will be like on the south/east shore of LO this year. Is Familiar Bite still making the herring ?

I am trying to put rings on some of my flashers that use snaps . Most of my better flashers have welded solid rings . Any one out there know where I can buy the rings ? I have access to gas or electric welders so that is no problem . But I can't find the rings anyplace . Thanks for any help .

Thank you larryg ! Your post tells the whole story . I hope this legislation becomes law . And soon !!

Courtesy and common sense are a big part of navigation, I agree . The problems that i have encountered on the water show a complete lack of knowledge of the "rules of the road ' . Basic navigation skills are taught in the boater's safety course and I maintain it should be a requirement for EVERYONE who operates a boat ANYWHERE .

Passing port to port is the preferred way to pass when meeting head on in inland waters . It is NOT a rule . Boats meeting head on , neither boat is the "stand on " boat both captains must give way . I took the boater safety course years ago with my son . If memory serves me , it was a six or seven week course of three hours once a week . so it is not just a one day money grab . The things I learned have served me well over the years .

After seeing some of the antics on lake Ontario and other water ways in NY , I am 1000% behind this bill . I have had the certificate for years ,as has my son . We test drivers of other motorized vehicles , why should boats be any different ? There are many folks on our waterways that have absolutely no clue what they are doing and it puts all of us at risk.

Tomorrow nice ??? better check the forecast !!

I haven't had a chance to try the new Familiar Bite / Rhys davis herring strips yet , I have some in my freezer , just need to find the time to get out . The old RD strips could be used and refrozen , I have used the same strip several times on different trips . I wasn't too concered with food poisoning , the smell alone stopped me from ever tasting them. I hope the new cut bait is as good as the old RD . It looks and smells like the old stuff , if it stands up to trolling I think we are back in the meat business.

I know for a fact that they will be available . I will let the owner of the company announce when and where . I have seen them and they look great can't wait to try them . I'll post when I have a report.

Mark, That is the best news I have heard in a long time. Keep us informed about the availability of the herring strips. If you can PM me about availability ,I will order a case as soon as you let me know that I can. Thanks. Mark

Anyone know if the FISH ON Bait Co. is still in business ? I tried to find their website but it appears to be gone . I still have some of their salted herring strips left, but I have had limited success with this product . I really wish Rhys Davis would come back.

Time for the annual question . Any body know if and where cut bait is available on the East and South shore of LO ?

You must be the Lund . I went out at the same time you did . We caught a six # laker right off the bat . Then we had a lull till we got down to Lakeview and found warmer water . We ended up with 4 lakers and 4 browns boated and we had a lot of hit and miss . Very cold ,I thought my hands were going to fall off . Glad we didn't have to enter that 40 degree water . All came on Rapalas , gold with orange belly was the hot ticket.

I have used the SNT since they first came out . Had issues with the early version but Cannon replaced a defective probe and antenna with no hassles . I find the depth feature very usefull and have checked it against my sonar and rigger counter and find it to be spot on for accuracy . Easy to check , put boat in neutral over deep water , lower prode to any depth and check all readings , SNT , sonar and rigger counter . As far as losing signal at depth , try wrapping a wet hand towel around your rigger boom and SNT antenna , Cannon can't answer why it works , but it does . When mine dies , I will replace it with the new model .