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I have no problem volunteering.  It makes me feel like, we the fisherman have some small bit in control of our fishery.  Especially right now when cuts are occurring and it appears our input counts for very little.  Plus we treat each of those fish like gold because its our fish, for our port.  Nothing against the DEC workers, but its a job and one of a million fish, not sure they are as invested in each of the fish as we are.  

31 minutes ago, bandrus1 said:

 

 

Do you feel the public should be the ones footing the bill and effort for said projects

Donations were asked for like many charities will do.  Most businesses and local governments realize what a great local fishery does for thier businesses, tax bases, tourism and good press.  So they choose to support the project.  But understand the donations are asked for.  I see nothing wrong in seeking financial support from the community.  It’s asked for not demanded.

Had about sixteen turkeys make me come to a complete stop on the parkway between Sandy and Bald Eagle yesterday early evening.

I don’t go on anybody’s boat, buddies, charter or family without discussing what I am and they are comfortable with me doing before I touch a thing. I let people on my boat know what I expect. Most part I let people do everything they are willing too, if I know they can handle it or teach them and help them the first few times. Luckily for me most of the guys I get in my boat are more experienced than I am. But for new fishing buddies I teach. We all got to learn. But let’s make that process as cheap as possible from equipment side.


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WHEC did a story on it tonight.  They Interviewed our own Tom Barbera about all the repair work keeping him busy.

http://www.whec.com/news/dozens-of-boats-damaged-from-channel-into-lake-ontario-/4982599/?cat=565

I run copper and lead core down the chute often with just me and one buddy.  Key thing is always be aware its out there and were it is in relation to the fish and move it or reel it in when needed.  Yeah it sucks to reel it in to just clear it for a fish on another rod but that is the price I pay sometime for running it.  Congratulations on a nice fish.  Rule number three is a real good one.

Braid works fine until the fleas show up and then its not worth the trouble of running it.  Best bet is get the wire for dipsy's and not have to deal with fleas.  And when the fleas are bad the wire gets them too, but  when that happens is manageable.

Same guy who made Perry’s no peep site.   Old link for the thread is 

I want to say they were on the website for sale way back but not sure currently if they are.

12 minutes ago, GAMBLER said:

The Rochester basin has the best summer concentration of lakers on Lake Ontario IMO.  You can fish from Devils Nose in Hamlin all the way to Webster Park and find lakers all the way through without skipping a beat. I took a 34lb 6 oz Laker in 2012 East Of Sandy Creek and Captain Bruce took a 35lb laker in the same area a couple season ago.  Late August big lakers start to pile up around the shoals From Sandy Creek to Braddock Point and the Flats East of Irondequoit Bay.  These two areas would be my choice in August.  If you are coming to the Sandy area, I can give you reports!  If you go to Oak Orchard, you will have to run 11+ miles East before you find lakers.  Sandy creek is limited for marina space but you could always go to Bald Eagle and run East to find lakers.  It is 6 miles closer to laker water than Oak Orchard. 

 

P.S.  If you are in the area but not fishing out of Sandy, you could always hitch a ride with me and I can show you the areas I fish put of Sandy. 

That is one heck of a nice offer Brian just gave you.   You couldn't have a better laker guy offering you advice and guidance!

Great trip for a first go.

I had something going on last night so I DVR'd it.  Probably watch it this weekend, if nobody else reports I will update after I watch it.

Just got this in email from Spectrum.  Watch Clip hyperlink: WATCH A CLIP

Some Pictures of today's work party.  Great turnout made the work go a lot easier.

Use a boga grip on the fish.  Tie a rope to the handle and let out the fish overboard.  Let the fish swim along with your trolling.  After a couple of minutes most are strong enough to swim of once you release from the boga grip.

19 hours ago, GAMBLER said:

You can see Larry yelling at them right from the Marina.  Not needed Pat!

  We can get that footage also with the drone. and we can compare tirades year to year.  History must be recorded.

59 minutes ago, Silver Fox said:

If you have your own side cutters, bring them please.
Also for our entertainment, Dwayne and Mike will be towing the pens to the resting site!

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If someone has a drone to get aerial coverage of this for our viewing entertainment that would be appreciated.

I would think over that twenty year period lake fertility level would be a a factor also.  Phosphorus levels have declined pretty good during this time.  Maybe bad winters, while still harmful we’re buffered by larger fertility levels buffering the starvation portion of the equation.

Either way seeing your numbers should be really interesting.  Thanks for the work Brian.

On 3/15/2018 at 5:05 PM, GAMBLER said:

Yes sir. My mechanic dreads working in my bilge.


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Get some Fabaloso at the dollar store   Mike was very happy winterizing my boat after I cleaned the bilge with that stuff.

I don't think the drag on spinning gear would fare very well over a season Lake Ontario abuse, much less the rest of the reel.  Fall salmon fishing used to leave me with bad drags and bails/spools that got wobbly and constantly needed repair or tightening of screws and nuts.  The 90 degree angle the line goes out on spinning gear puts a terrible pressure on the spinning gear and just wears everything down really quick with each and every big fish. Whereas a level wind the line goes out straight and create less stress on the reel housing and drag system.  You don't have to cast when trolling so level wind is really the best reel for you to use out there.

11 hours ago, Silver Fox said:

Done deal. The Mayer said that whatever I say goes!
I think every Sunday evening should be "Scott's friends clean Scott's boat" day.

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Yeah ....  No.  Billy can but I think the rest of us are out on that one.

Smart Troll is probably the device your looking for.

So those deeper in the the know with the DEC and a better understanding of the bait fish situation , I am looking at you Jerry Felluca and friends, when should we be starting to get worried with the prolonged nasty cold snap?

Glad to hear you are recovering from you shop problems Nick.  Your paint jobs did very well for me last year and can't wait to get some more from you.

4 minutes ago, pap said:

Is this the same place and time were there will be venders and the other fish in Lake Ontario walleye seminars are held but not so long of a time???

Pap,

Yeah this is the big show at the Niagara Falls convention center.  Lots of vendor and lots of seminars.  The have like 10 rooms they have seminars.  Each room has a series of seminars for a certain type of activity.  One rooom may have different seminars on stream fishingwith ea h one being an hour or two.  The next room may be open lake, the next is walleye.  Most of these are free with admission.  But the salmon school, the How to better use your electronics and walleye carry an extra charge over admission.  Great show, well managed!