salmoseine

http://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2018/05/bottom_trawling_lake_ontario_in_the_spring_for_alewives_other_baitfish_video.html#incart_river_index

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videos/news/2017/10/30/amazing-scene-sodus-point-pier-pounded-lake-ontario-waves/107172248/

A little choppy on the SLR in Clayton... http://www.1000islandswebcams.com/spawestpage_640.htm

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/olcott-yacht-club-retaining-wall-collapses-into-lake-ontario/article_7147eefe-a60b-11e7-bfdc-ff5d4a8bf134.html

DEC fisheries research vessel in the area... the Seth Green

Perhaps previously observed in Seneca Lake...

https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/65792-new-forum-st-lawrence-river-1000-islands-fishing-reports/

Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Town officials ask for community input on how to improve the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Alternatives Analysis Study Evaluation Criteria: on-line survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7J3CD2

http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/GreatLakesInformation/GreatLakesWaterLevels/WaterLevelForecast/WeeklyGreatLakesWaterLevels.aspx

Attended last eve’s presentation: most notable info from memory (stayed for Hemlock and Canadice only) Hemlock Lake: Lake trout population is down from the 80s numbers, and is sourced almost exclusively by stocking. Growth rate is the highest across the Finger Lakes <= avg ~4lbs for a 22†trout. There is a very abundant forage base available, including a good smelt population. The DEC has great interest in returning the rainbow fishery to prior levels. Spring and August sampling of Springwater and Limekiln Creeks show strong yearling/juvenile populations. Predation is believed to be the limiting factor for Rainbow recruitment. Brown trout and walleye stocking has been suspended to evaluate their affect on the rainbow recruitment. Stocking of Finger Lakes strain rainbows may be considered in the future to supplement natural recruitment. Landlock stocking has been terminated due to virtually zero results. Canadice Lake: Lake trout population is excellent… approx twice the level of Hemlock. Growth rate is about avg for the FLs… ~3lbs for a 22†laker. Unlike Hemlock, the LT fishery is 96+ % derived from natural reproduction. Consideration is being given to eliminating future LT stocking. Brown trout stocking to be continued. Both lakes: multiple requests during the presentation were made for additional Diary cooperators. The diary information is an invaluable component for managing these lakes (all the FLs). Someone else may remember more, or was smart enough to take notes!!

" A boating advisory is in effect on both Canandaigua and Honeoye Lakes in Ontario County until further notice. Due to the heavy rains, the level of both lakes is very high. " : http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3438084.shtml?cat=565

NOTE: that's a change. It was originally scheduled for May 20: http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/41669-dec-announces-state-of-the-western-finger-lakes-fisheries-meetings/ Update your calendars

Ahhh... perfect! " The Veterans Annual Rainbow Trout Derby " WHEN Tuesday April 1 to Saturday, April 5. 5 days to yank and crank for $$$s... so sad!!

One is too many... and yes there is a 2nd this year: Veterans Annual Rainbow Trout Derby.

Additional significant variable... transducer cone angle. Narrow cone = greater depth display accuracy/image detail. Wide angle = less depth accuracy, less detail, BUT more image content (water covered). Example: with narrow cone, peak of hook depth is ~accurate, while with a wide transducer cone angle, the peak of the hook may in fact be that of a target in the outer reach of the cone, displaying it deeper then the actual depth. Interpretation of display info is a multi-variable challenge

Effective rig fishing with a “jug†requires a specific technique to best fish the attached rig. Straight line trolling is the least effective. Repetitive wide “S†turns, or even better yet, 45 or 90 degree turns are a better technique. The jug becomes the pivot point => “inside†turns allow the jug to slow/stall, causing the rig to sweep lower through the temp/fish zones as the lure speed slows. “outside†turns allow the jug to increase speed, causing the rig to sweep upward through the temp/fish zones as lure speed increases. The sweep and speed changes make the best use of the jug rig. Just another presentation technique.