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Ray, I will be docked at Olcott from 5/9 until Sunday. I believe I have dock #20 or #21. I have a 26' Penn Yan with a blue top. Stop by and make sure you have the bucket hat. Good Luck

Fish Bandit, I see you are putting the new boat through its paces. One question though..... I was wondering how the dog is on a rod I was out last night also. I fished the other direction and found the cohos in 7 feet of water. What a great evening!!!!!!

Jim, Good Luck to you also. 2nd place is not a bad thing!!!!!!!

John, you really need to take it right down. Any residual old paint that you leave on will remove the new paint when it flakes off. Sanding the bottom with a medium grit paper will do the trick. Ask your local marine supply store for their recommendation on the grit number. I think you will be happier with the results if you take a little extra time with sanding. Just my thoughts from experience.

Hey Ray, I just have to say that you really crack me up with some of your postings!!!!!! Hope you find your fly box. As you stated, it could get messy......... The canoe is still here waiting for it's new owner.

School Master, Rob is correct on the channel. I had 6 to 7 ft of water staying dead center lined up with the marker at the yacht club.

Hey School Master how are you doing. The fishing has been preety good so grab your pencils and pens and get out there!!!!! The docks are not in at either marina. I can see the docks at Sleepy Hollow lined up along the driveway and there are a number of fishing boats on trailers at John's and have not seen any of the guys passing by the house on their way out to the lake. There has been a pretty good current in the creek and that may be keeping Frank from putting his docks in. Not sure about John.

Gambler and Doug, I contacted Bob and he stated that he did not receive your emails. He did offer his cell phone number 507-0303. He also stated that he still had open dates. If the dates you are available are taken, please feel free to go anyway and assist the person assigned that time. We have no problem with that. All are welcome. Hope this helps

C&R, thanks for taking the time to post your reply. We try to do our best to contribute a good product to the fishery. Good Luck this season.

Gambler, I have an email from Bob in front of me and the address is correct. I will call Bob to see if he got your request. Also I have a copy of open dates so I can let you know what is available. Doug, I will also ask Bob about your request. There are a number of available dates and times from 8 am all the way to the last feeding at 6pm. Dates are from 4/23 to 5/13 creek conditions permitting. Thanks guys

Kevin, those videos are crazy. I am laughing my --- off. Thanks for sharing them on the site.

Sooo Yankee are you going double or nothing on Jerry's prediction..........

The Steelhead will be arriving today and noon. There are still alot of unscheduled feeding times available. If interested in scheduling a feeding time please contact Bob Holden at fishingfanatic@rochester.rr.com Thanks to all those who have volunteered their time for feedings.

For those trailering, the docks at the state launch, have not been put in as of Sunday 4/22. Saturday did very well on the Browns. Many doubles and finished the day with a triple with a #12 Brown. For me the fish were moving in a large pocket of very stained water traveling East. Stayed in the colored water and pulled fish all morning. Mostly board action 70 to 100 feet back. Jr's in Blk/Sil, Blk/Gld and Gr Riggers firing also 4 feet down. Sunday was a little slower for me. Water cleared and the fishing was a one here one there pick until I found a pocket of fish East of the creek. Same lures and depth as Saturday. Did pick a couple in 15-20 feet of water off boards. Riggers were silent. All Browns again. Managed to put together a decent catch.

Ray, Capt. Bob Songin of "Reel Excitement Charters" is giving the seminar at Gander Mn't. It will be held this Friday 4/20 at 7pm with no charge to the public. Bob fishes the "West End" each Spring and then moves to Oak Orchard for the remainder of the year. Being a West ender you probably already know all this. Did you ever find a LOU snowbrush!!!!!!!!!

The DEC has informed us that they will not be deliverying the Steelhead for pen-rearing today as planned. The weather has postponed the delivery until 12 noon on Monday 4/23. It is still planned to keep the Steelhead for the complete 3 weeks if creek temperature conditions permit.

At the LOTSA Seminar, last Thursday it was mentioned that there is still a lot of ice on Erie. They also mentioned that the ice boom has been lifted so the ice should be moving down river. Conditions should be improving as the end of the month approaches. They still caution anyone planning on going out an fishing the bar, if the wind ice right ice can backup into your port and cause a problem when trying to return. Not so much the ice but the debris that collects along with it. Sorry there is not better conditions to report.

In The Box, will do. Do you fish the Pro-AM's?

Just a quick report on the LOTSA Seminar last night given by Capt. Mike Johannes. Topics covered: Current and wind effect on fish staging, effect of river water ploom, start of day depth of water, lure selection, lure set settup, lure size and colors. Mike fishes out of Wilson. His boat's name is On The Rocks. He mentioned that he monitors Channel 19 and does not mind if he is contacted on the water. He seemed to be very willing to share information. See you all at the West end!

In the Box, thanks for your reply. I will be up your way fishing the Oswego and Sodus Pro-Am's. I have been fishing with Team Rebel for a number of years and we really enjoy fishing in your area. Good fishing!

Skunked, they both have their +'s and -'s. I have a 26' Penn Yan and use large bags. I have found that if set up right the bags will travel away from the boat and not cause ware. Speed is controlled by setting rpm's and then pulling one or both bags depending on wave action and direction of troll. Most plates have the drawback to the effect that they allow for one position, raised or lowered, and must be raised before running at increased rpm's or take the chance of bending the plate.Most plates require drilling into a cavitation plate to be secured. Check outboard manufacturer's warranty. One more thing with the plates, when in the down position be aware of ensuring that you have free flowing exhaust. If restricted you may cause higher operating temoerature in your drive unit. Some have a large hole in the center of the plate to eliminate this concern. As in anything, it all comes down to personal preference. Both are good in controlling speed in combination with throttle adjustment. Hope this is helpful to you.

Hank, thanks for the reply. I was not sure how this simplified solution would be received. Good Luck on the water. In The Box, are you from PA? I had a buddy who chartered out of Oak Orchard ( Blue Ribbon Charters ) who's dock mate was also In The Box.

In the Box, a simple solution to your question is, if you have access to shore power, is to place a work light in your motor box area. A simple 100w light bulb will generate enough heat to keep the compartment warm enough to keep your engine from freezing. Of course you will have to turn it on. Not being smart.......... I also have an I/O and my engine is below deck I hang the work light clear from any contact with motor parts etc. I also cover the hatch. Of course, if the air temperature is forcast to fall ridiculously low you may have to take additional precautions. I am sure this will generate some interesting responses but this does work.

The hatchery truck will arrive at Sandy Creek Marina at 12:30pm on Monday 4/16. The fish will be piped into the pens directly from the truck. The pens will then be moved to the main creek where they will remain until the released date of approx. May 7th. For those unfamiliar with the marina location: It is on Rt.19 just 1/4 mile South of the intersection of Rt.19 and the Parkway. This will put you on the West side of Sandy Creek. All are welcome. Bring the kids they will have fun!!!

Just a reminder that there will be a volunteer meeting Satuday 3/24 at 4:30pm at the hamlin Town Hall. Please bring your calendar as feeding dates will be assigned at this meeting. Before the meeting, the group will be getting together at Sandy Creek Marine to move the pens from storage to the marina and to put the netting on the pen frame. This is and open invitation for anyone wishing to participate. Timeframe is approximately 9:30am. The DEC has not given a solid date for fish arrival, however, we are using April 13th thru May 5th as the active dates for this year's project. We will adjust when a firm arrival date is given. Anyone wishing to be scheduled for a feeding and can not make the meeting can contact Bob Holden at fishingfanatic@rochester.rr.com with your available dates and times. Thanks