Doozer

It starts to drop off south of the first point on the west side. Good luck.

I had to ask for them by name. They were on sale.

Size 2 is 2 inch

Good news! The marina is letting me keep the boat there as long as I want. I'm sure it's because they sell Key Wests and It's good advertisement there along the pier, but good for me! So, gotta pick up some more killers, and I'll see you boys out there. Mike

Yup, I think 2-1/2. I have been running it 20 pulls back on the rigger. Giving up my secret, but they have been inhaling it!

The boat comes out tomorrow, so I gave it one more go today. We fished the North West side for 3 hours. Ended up with 4 Rainbows and 1 big Smallmouth. They seemed to be in the 50 to 70 fow range. Wind was really whippin, and wave were rocking. Tough to keep a good speed, but we did good. Again, the Kokanee Killer was the star of the spread. Here's the purple/ blue one, but the silver works good too. A purple Stinger took a fish on the slider.

I'm gonna give the North end a try in the morning. I'll let ya know how we do.

Have the boat at a slip for a few weeks, so gave it a go this morning. Fished North West side, 8o to 150 fow. 2 riggers 40 and 60 ft down with sliders. Took 1 small laker and 8 3 to 5 lb rainbows in 4 hours! All alone. Had a blast. Mostly purple stingers, but the best was a blue and purple Kokanee Killer. I got em from Cabelas for use at Hemlock. Also the silver 1 took 2 fish. They were hammering them. Got real windy, so I left at 11. Doozer

They have quit the Tiger Musky stocking. They are trying to get a Walleye stocking program going there with some private volunteers.

Had my boat there for the last week. Fishing was very slow. All small fish. Not a good week. Maybe I'll be back if things turn around. Firebiz

I went out of there this morning also. 21' Key West. Started in 200Fow. Good screen, no hits. Went North to 450. 1 small king. One more on the troll in to 150. Sounded like a few Steelhead being taken way out. Left at noon. Firebiz

I've gone down there many times. I prefer the Keys. Islamorada is a good place to start. I have learned to stay away from the big trolling boats.Most will take you for a "ride". Find a guy with a nice center console. No mate needed. Those guys can show you a fun time with sharks, cudas, tarpon, permit etc. You have to let them know what you want to do. It's all different. Key west is the place in my opinion. From late April through summer the Tarpon are right in Key West Harbor. Very fishable, and very fun. Plus, the town is a lot of fun. I use 2 different guys that won't steer you wrong. "Seize the Day" charters, and "Pepe Gonzales" PM me if you need more. Mike

Fishing Report Fair Haven 9/18- 19 Your Name / Boat Name:Firebiz ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): Time on Water: Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: Surface Temp: Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: Total Boated: Species Breakdown: Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: Down Speed: Boat Depth: Lure Depth: ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS Dismal. Fish 2 straight days. Threw everything at em. In shore and out to 300 ft. 2 knock offs in 2 days. 2nd evening had lots of big marks on bottom in 220 fow at about 6pm. No go. Worst 2 days of my great season. Done for the year. Thanks to all who posted with great info. and help. Mike ====================

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name:FIREBIZ ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):18-20th Time on Water: Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: Surface Temp: Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTSHeading there for the first time in a couple weeks this weekend. A couple friends on a guys fish weekend. Are they in close, or already running? I just want to catch them a few fish in the couple days we're there, if you can help. Thanks =============== Total Hits: Total Boated: Species Breakdown: Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: Down Speed: Boat Depth: Lure Depth: ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ====================

Neighbor kid. 2 handing it! For the equipment I have and no down temp and speed, I'm pretty happy with the 3 days. 15 fish. Wish we could have weighed one.

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name:FIREBIZ ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):9/3 Time on Water:7 to 11 Weather/Temp:HOT Wind Speed/Direction:NONE Waves: NONE Surface Temp: 73 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 7 Total Boated:7 Species Breakdown:Steelhead / Kings Hot Lure: Blue/green Howie Fly. Purple Thunder Trolling Speed: 2.6 Down Speed: Boat Depth: 100 to 140 Lure Depth: 60 to 110 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS Beautiful morning. Out before 7, and nice and flat. Ran to 200. Nothing doing there, so moved to 150 and in to 100. Picked up a few steelies on a silver pink fly down 50. A nice king in blue/ green Howie Fly down 110. 24 lb king on the wire, "finally" on Purple Thunder spoon. Went 7 for 7. Pulled the Key West out to head for Fair Haven this weekend. Have at it boys in the Genny. ====================

That was us in the KW Center Console. Glad you had a good day George. "FireBiz"

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name:Firebiz ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):9/1 Time on Water:7:00 Weather/Temp:40's Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: some 3's Surface Temp: 70 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 3 Total Boated:1 Species Breakdown:1 king Hot Lure: green Trolling Speed: 2.6 Down Speed: i wish Boat Depth: 100 to 150 Lure Depth: 100 up to 30 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS Headed out abot 7. Went to about 120 ft and set up. Took a King 21lbs. after about an hour. 120 ft. 70 down. Green and yellow spoon. 2 more knock offs. ran in for lunch at 1. Back tomorrow. I'm in the white Key West C/C w/ a blue top. "Firebiz" ====================

Thanks guys

I'll try bumping it up. Flies are greens, whites, silvers, blues. Flashers are white/ yellow, white/green/ & others. #1 dipsies at 2 setting Thanks

I run wire on the yellow Eagle Claw 8' rods with Twillie Tips. I noticed there are grooves cut in the eyes. Does that get bad enough that they have to be fixed, or does it level out? Or do I have new rods in my future?

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Firebiz ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):8/20 Time on Water:1:30 - 6:30 Weather/Temp:HOT Wind Speed/Direction:SSW Waves: 1 to 3ish Surface Temp: 77 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 1 Total Boated:0 Species Breakdown: Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: 2.2 to 2.5 Down Speed: I wish Boat Depth: 300 to 150 Lure Depth: Max 120 min. 50 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS Started at about 1:30. Ran out to 300 ft. Trolled the wire out 210 and 160 with flasher flies and riggers down 120 and 90 with spoons. Had one hit on a slider and lost it. Dink. Moved in to 200's marked a lot of fish at 100 & up to 70. Ran everything around there til 6:30. No hits. I have not had a wire go yet this year. Went in to the Pleasant Beach and had clams and gin! I was one of the 2, 20t. Center Consoles out there last night. Good luck ====================

I stopped in Screwy Louies to sign up for it. All there is is a sign up application. No prize info., no rules, no nothing. Not even a weigh in site. Not good this late in the game.

I was wondering what you guys use for leaders?

Tuesday. Flat as a pancake. Picked up one 18" Laker on a Firetiger Chrocodile. Dawn about 40. Had a big bass to the boat, and a few knock offs in 4 hours.