LTtroller

Hi Foster.

Yea, my co-worker was out the day before by himself and landed 3 decent kings by himself so we figured we would team up and increase the odds of catching more. Well we found out it doesn't always work like that.

I guess a lot can change in a day, or even a few hours out on the BIG O.

Lots of things to learn with currents, winds, temps, techniques, etc... and seems like the conditions are constantly changing.

It isn't quite as "easy" as some make it seem.

But it wouldn't be fun if you always killed um'. Scratch that. Yea it would!

GOOD LUCK ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Gambler,

I thought that was your color scheme but wasn't sure of the make. I'll watch for you next time to say hi.

Nice job with the 11# Laker. Gotta love um!

Speaking of lakers - I haven't heard anything from Fishinman in awhile, is he still fishing? Usually posts some good stories. And another fellow LOUer I look forward to meeting someday.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hi Gambler,

I was in the Tracker Deep V-17. Me + 1. Stayed mainly just west of mouth in the 100FOW range. Was keeping an eye out for you, but not sure of your rig.

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hi.

Got out with a buddy from work for a few hours and could only get 1 taker.

A decent 17# king. Took a green hootchie momma w/ a green frog fly on #3 dipsey setting out 210' over 98FOW.

Worked mostly 85 - 120 FOW from east of mouth to just past pump house. Seemed like decent bait from 95 - 105 FOW range with some stubborn fish mixed in. Radio chatter seemed to indicate a slower bite for most, so being new to the game I was just happy not to get skunked. East wind, lunar eclipse, not really knowing what I'm doing - who knows, but it beats a morning at work.

Good luck to all you LOC fisherman this weekend, hope things pick up for ya's.

LTtroller

(Bob)

Thanks for the tip Motoman, but I'll wait until I get a new boat that is more suited for Lake O before investing in a probe. A 17' Tracker just doesn't give me the # of fishing days up there to warrant the probe purchase.

Sorry you were stuck at work Gambler. A boat similar to yours (I think) passed me as I was setting up. Hope you are able to get back out soon - the honeymoons over huh? Take care.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Nice fish guys!

FLXTroutman has the set up working well.

Congrats on your 1st LT fireplug.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hi all.

Managed 2 small kings on the Big O this morning before it got choppy about 10:30am. Both were caught over ~100 FOW, down ~75'. 1 was on a white pearl e-chip w/ white mirage fly. The other on a green hootchie momma w/ a green krinkle fly. GPS 2.5ish.

Surface temp. was a consistant 61 degrees throughout the water I was working, mainly 60-120FOW. Sure wish I had a down speed and temp. rig -anybody have an extra $500 they wish to part with? Days like this I think it would've helped alot - o'well. The best screen I saw was in water just over 100'.

A few other boats worked the same general area as I, and a few boats (GAMBLER ?) went out deep.

Well, good luck the rest of the weekend guys.

LTtroller

(Bob)

Well, after leaving the house at 4:30am ( ) my son and I launched at Sandy about 6:00am. I could hear the waves against the rocks and knew we were in for a bumpy ride with my 17' Tracker. As we reached the mouth the waves were pounding up over the rocks (guessing 2-3' rollers). I said we'll start out and see how it is. We didn't go far! After about 100 yards and waves higher than the bow we swung around and rode a wave all the way back in - kinda fun, but not as fun as fishing!

We sat tied to the yacht clubs walkway and I luckily had worms and crabs to keep the boy occupied for an hour and a 1/2 until it calmed down to 1-2' rollers and I had the balls to try it again. I sat there in envy as a few bigger boats passed us by on there way out.

By the way the large mouth fishing in the creek was very good!

I went out to 150' north east of the mouth and set up 3 wire dipsey rods. We trolled, with the waves pushing us along, back into 100 fow when we had the 180' wire on #1 setting start screaming. A very fiesty 15.5# king. It took a white/pearl e-chip w/ white mirage fly. The GPS was 2.5mph. A few pictures and back it went.

The boy was happy to get it in. We haven't killed um' the few times we've been out, but haven't smelled the skunk yet either, and he was glad to keep the streak alive.

OK, so that worked. I picked up the rods and attempting the same type of pass again. Part way into the run I notice the boy taking off his sunglasses and his face flushing some as he laid back in the seat. He was starting to feel the BIG O's swells. I must admit I wasn't 100% either, but didn't want to say anything. He said he was feeling a bit queezy, so we packed it up and headed to the NK store to spend some more $ on fishing supplies.

We did mark quite a bit in the 90-100' range. But the wind / wave direction did not allow us to concentrate there.

There will be better days ahead.

GOOD FISHING TO ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

P.S. - Sorry about the lengthy report for just 1 fish, but I am bored hear at work today, and maybe it will help kill some time for someone else sitting at work. LOL

FLXTroutman,

Nice report and photos!

I have not gotten to Canandaigua Lake to try my wire rod setups yet, but did use them on Seneca last week with some success. 4 Lakers in a couple hours of trolling. Even lakers on wire are fun when you get a decent 1.

Definetly beats using the meat rig. And actually out produced it, only 1 small laker in about 3 hours.

I'm glad I saw your previous reports about using flasher/ flies on the Finger Lakes. I'll be there this fall.

GOOD FISHING!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Gambler,

What's that knot you use? Bloodknot - no, Albright - no, Nail - no, must be a HITCH!

Congrats! You couldn't get her to have the wedding on the Big O?

Have a fun day, and a better Honeymoon. Hurry back thou, I always look forward to your fishing reports. Plus, Fishinman won't know where to find the lakers.

Take care.

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hijinks,

I "earned" my name down on the fingerlakes bouncing bottom with a Seth Green for the "dreaded" Lake Trout.

I have not tried for them (yet Fishinman ) on the Big O, so I will defer your :?: to someone experienced on the big lake. I imagine running your set up on, or near bottom, in the 70 - 100' depth range would do the trick, but I can't say for sure. Maybe some others will respond with some better tips.

Hopefully you will get into some LT and "hook" the young lad for life!

GOOD LUCK!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Yea Tom,

I tried to make it out 2 afternoons this week hoping to catch the action while it was still "hot", but the lake was not co-operating with my schedule. I even drove all the way up there Thursday afternoon to find onshore waves with white caps & not to inviting clouds. :x O'well maybe early next week.

I don't know, I always hear a lot of people complain about Lakers, but I think they have "saved" many a fishing trip - especially for the charter boats. Yea they don't always put a great fight, but at least your doing something while your out there waiting for a "screamer".

Take care.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Nice report and photos.

I Love NY too - "Fishings Great in New York State".

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hey Fishinman,

Nice report, sounds like things aren't as "easy" as a week ago. Well it's not like you were shut out, and getting a laker is like a bonus for you.

Nothing wrong with a "good" LT bite!

LTtroller

(Bob)

I think the magnums are what I am calling #2's. I just didn't realize it. Thanks for clearing that up.

I imagine the oversized rings are much cheaper than a mag dipsey, and since I have the #1 dipseys now, that would be the cheaper way to gofor me as well.

Thanks again guys, and as always - GOOD FISHING to ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Thanks for the reply Bill.

So, if I'm reading this right, the dipsey size is still the #1 - but you just put a larger ring on it to achieve greater depths and spread, instead of going to the larger #2 dipsey.

Are the #2's just to large & gaudy, or put to much strain on the gear that most people don't use that size?

Wouldn't you gain more depth with the larger #2, than just with an oversized ring on a #1?

Just trying to learn!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Nobody uses the size 2 dipsey? Or are they the "hot ticket" and noones talking? LOL

LTtroller

(Bob)

Hi all,

Wondering about the diffrent sizes of dipseys out there, and there function.

I see most people use the size 1 dipsey, and that is what I have used so far, but I am wondering if the larger size 2 might get me extra wide or deep so I can run 2 wire/dipsey rigs on the same side. I have a 17 footer with a smaller beam width, so I am looking to spread things out. Will the size 2 dipsey help?

I would also assume that a heavier action rod would be necessary when running the larger dipsey, true or not?

Any help greatly appreciated. THANKS!

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

I'm with you guys, catch & release (with picture of course)!

Let them live to fight another day and let others enjoy the catch.

Wish there were more like us, but I think we are the minority. Don't get me wrong, I think people should keep fish if they are going to eat them or get them mounted, but to see a charter boats "board" filled up for a photo (especially with non-mature fish) sickens me. Just how many fish are the clients going to eat? More than likely, alot sit in the bottom of the freezer and eventually tossed. I know the clients are paying good money to catch and keep fish , but I can only hope the charter captains try and discourage them from keeping non-mature fish. It is their future income, and our future enjoyment.

Just my opinion, and don't mean to piss others off, but if you're not gonna eat it ,don't kill it!

Everyone has their own opinion and stance on this matter I'm sure, and noone can be totally right or wrong. It's up to the individual to do what he/ she thinks is right.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Mike,

Looks like you had another successfull outing

Great report! Hope to fish there Tues. or Wed. and your report certainly helps me out. Thanks!

A little concerned the wire wasn't firing, thats primarily what I use seeing I only have a small manual 18" rigger set up - that hasn't produced much.

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Jax,

Nice report! Glad to see the action is still hot off Sandy, going out there Tues. or Wed.

It is always fun to watch the "trailer show" at the boat launches - except when you're trying to get in or out in a hurry

GOOD LUCK ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Scott,

Thanks for the reply. I was beginning to think that nobody uses spoons anymore - LOL.

LTtroller

(Bob)

Thanks guys for all the input

I've been running the flies off the "quick action" because thats the way they came, but wondered if that was the most common set up. I have had some success my first 2x out, but I am always looking to put more fish in the boat.

Gambler sounds like he has the right idea with rigging 1 fast & 1 slow and then letting the fish decide. Makes sense to me now that you mention it - LOL.

Hope you are all having good luck this weekend. The BIG O forecast doesn't sound to good for my 17 footer.

Thanks again!

LTtroller

(Bob)

When using a flasher which hole do you use for which type of bait?

When using a fly do I want the "quick action" hole or the "slower action"hole? What about when using an NK?

I've read that flies behind a flasher should have about a 22" lead, do you increase that when using a spoon behind the flasher or leave it about the same?

Any tips appreciated,

THANKS!

LTtroller

(Bob)

Thanks YT,

But I guess I'll stick to the readily available flea flicker. I'm lazy! LOL

GOOD FISHING ALL!

LTtroller

(Bob)