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Was out today checking temps, along the east shore it is around 42° and up near the white light house on the south end we did fine 44° water. Not many boats out still pretty slow.

Stopped by and checked the launch on March 17th and it appears that the stump has been removed. Lake levels are starting to come up. Now if we could only get a little warm weather.

Does anyone know when they will start closing the locks to allow the lake level to come up? Is it weather driven or is it just a date on the calendar?

Rollie, you might be able to but right now I am not sure you could get your boat in the navigational channel. It is only about 2 to maybe 2 1/2 feet deep at present lake level.

Just a heads up for everyone launching a boat out of Myers Point on Cayuga Lake. Currently the lake level is low enough you can see a log that is located in the middle of the channel. This log is currently visible because the lake level is low but in about two or three weeks it will not be and the log will still be in place. It is big enough and right in the middle of the channel that it could very easily be hit and do some serious damage going out or coming in from the lake. A good land mark for the log is it is located adjacent to the first light pole located on the north side of the channel as you are going out into the lake. Hopefully this helps everyone and it will be removed soon, but if not be very careful navigating the channel.

Started fishing with Lead Core last year with some success late in the season. This year I am going to run it starting in the spring trying different setups (2, 3, 5, 7 and 10 color using in – line Church Boards). So could you please give me your opinions on the following lead core setups? As always thank you for your time and input. What pound test and what length leads do you run at the end of the lead core? Currently running 50 feet of 12 Lbs. Big Game. Mono or Fluorocarbon? #10 Spro or what knot to connect lead core to backing which is braid or lead core to lead? I am assuming the length of the lead will change lure action. What length lead do you use and why? How do you connect these setups to your in – line boards? Currently modified my two TX-44 boards per the “Bloodrun†suggestion and connect the backing (braid) to the board by twisting the braid on the stainless steel pin. Have four new Walleye Boards to use this year. Does anyone know if these boards can be modified the same way as the TX-44 boards? Remember the Walleye Boards are not switchable. The plastic pin that I would replace with stainless steel only connects at the top of the board. If not do you use the “Lock Jaw, new mini Lock Jaw or rubber bands to connect the in-line boards? Thank you.

Time to remove the old and reload new line on my trolling reels. Where is the best place to purchase bulk spools (1500 or 3300 yds.) of braided line and does anyone have a specific line they recommend when using it for backing material? Thank you.

Everyone, you should find a topic dated around 7/23/2015 - B & B fall fishing tournaments. It should have a PDF with the entry form. Yes the dates are September 12th and 13th. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Slouiscar Started trolling myself about two years ago and I feel your pain. I went through a lot of the same learning curve that you are going through. One thing is for sure this site is great and the majority of the people on this site are really helpful and know what they're talking about. I also have used the videos from the fish doctor website that quality time is talking about. That knot works really well on all of my wire divers and it is the only knot I use. Another good website to look into is called the Great Lakes Angler Magazine. It is very similar to this site except it is just geared toward the Great Lakes. Between these two sites you can get a lot of good advice that will help speed up the learning curve. Just remember there is no dumb questions and before you know it things will get a little better. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Lavarock, Sorry it has been so long since I have gotten back to you but I have been very busy. Spoke with the person in charge of the Perch derby and here are the answers to your questions. The payout for the event will be based on the number of entries and there is no kids division. If you have any other questions or concerns please call the number at the tackle shop on the entry form. Thank you.

Attached are two PDF documents for the Perch Tournament and B & B Fall Fishing Tournament on Cayuga Lake. The Perch derby is August 8th and 9th and the B & B Fall Fishing Tournament dates are September 12th and 13th. Please direct any questions or concerns to B & B bait shop located at Myers Point. Thank you for your support. Perch Derby Entry Form.pdf B & B Fall Trout and Bass Derby Entry Form.pdf