Mickey Finn

So the current and the waves from the East create this wave effect? I see that June is usally more of a transition month on that end of the lake. I assume this year because of the late spring, this will take a little longer to happen? I also assume it might take a few days of west wind to get things back in order? The long range forecast: http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expanded_ ... tric=false . If you can believe the forecast, I'm wondering about mid to end of next week and get out of there on Friday or Saturday before the weekend croud.

I have a 22 foot Starcraft Holiday. It's like the Islander without the cuddy.

Wow, What happened to the fishing on the West end? Looks like it was very tough for the WHI. The reports I saw last week looked so promising for this week. Was it this weather? The weather for the next several days doesn't look any better. Rain, rain and more rain. We are supposed to fish Tues, Wed, Thurs. Looks like rain, East winds and possible T-Storms all three days. Not sure I want to ride 12 hours for that. You guys who fish the West End all the time, would you say this weather is going to keep things messed up? I'm wondering if I should see if the guys can go next week instead, assuming that a few days after all this mess passes, things might settle down. Any thoughts? How about the other species? I know they were all targetting Kings yesterday. I wonder if it's just the kings or everything is in a rut?

Not sure if you can get 10 pounders. Slim Darter used to sell a 10 pounder but they don't make them any more. You might have to go with the atommik 13 if your riggers will handle them.

OK, thanks. Thats the one I was able to find.

We will be fishing the Bar/Wilson area this coming week. We plan to lauch at Fort Niagagra but may go to Wilson if needed. The DEC site ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23883.html ) shows three launches in Wilson. I've only been able to locate one of them. Any suggestions on the best place to launch?

Thank you Don

I have a question about getting out to the Red can from the river mouth. If I go out to the Green Can, Will I have any issues going straight to the Red can from there or do I need to go around the shallower water. Looking at the charts, I don't see anything shallower than 12 feet between the two cans.

246K miles...Hard to say you didn't get your money's worth out of that one! Here's hoping the next one is as good!

That is one way to do it. Correct, no nav aids on Fish N Chip

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Are there other ways?

I called Navionics today and they told me there were no Nav aids on the Fish'N Chip charts. I added waypoints on my GPS and labelled them at the location of the nav aid.

Heavier weights will help a ton. I use the 15.5 atommik weights. There almost straight down, even the one with the probe on it. You will need to make sure your riggers can handle more weight if you decide to go that route

I'm using the 13 pound atommiks and they work well also.

We will be headed to fish the bar next week. We are staying in Youngstown. Can anyone tell me the name and location of some tackle shops in the Younstown/Wilson area? Also need a place to get non-resident fishing licenses.

You guys are Great!! Thanks

Yes they are. I'm headed out next Monday and the guys from LOU have helped my planning tremendously! Thanks Rick!! We plan to stay in Youngstown and launch at Fort Niagara but if the fishing is better at Wilson, we will trailer to there.

So, it's a sick bait? Got any idea where I might find a picture of one?

I'll take them. I sent you a PM earlier.

Hey Rick,

What does that Brads Thin Fish look like. Is it a pattern available from different lure makers or just one?

PM and Email sent.

What kind of shape are they in? Can you post a pic?

Awesome! Glad you got some. Nice job!

The other thing I failed to mention is that I did take the check valve off and put a barbed end on. It too did not work. I guess at this point I'm going to travel to some Yamaha service center today and ask for their opinions

So you replaced the check valve with a barbed end and connected your 6 foot hose directly from the tank to the motor and it didn't work? It shouldn't have any problem pulling fuel that far. Not sure what that motor has for a fuel pump but I'd ask the Yamaha guys about rebuilding it. Probably just some gaskets and a diaphragm. Also, have you checked to make sure that the vent line for your tank isn't plugged?

How's the fuel pump on your motor? I've had problems before on larger motors not being able to pull enough fuel and I just rebuilt the fuel pump and that cured it. I have an 8 hp Honda and it pulls fuel fine from my main tank which has the check valve and I'm also pulling it through a fuel/water seperator. Also, check the end of your pickup tube. They usually have a screen in the bottom of them and that could be plugged.

OK, so you put out your copper, then attach the float and let the float back 200 feet and thats where it stays?