Shakemsam

Not sure where you're located.

.Martin Engine Machine (formerly Farmer Engines) in Webster NY has a good rep.

Slipped there in the 80's. It was a give and take kind of deal. Ideal location and slip fees were reasonable with a good bunch of guys. Biggest issue was the narrowness of the channel allowing only one boat to pass, sometimes creating a bottleneck. The overhanging branches were starting to become a problem and the Parkway Bridge was a pain as well. Generally rods were ok but antennas mounted on HT's were not. A lot of us were running outriggers then which made it a real PITA. Also, a good rain would turn the launch into a skating rink. But Im sure that will no longer be an issue. I hope it works out. It was nice quiet out of the way kind of place.

Hey Matt, Great job on a tough day!

Doubt seriously you will ever find information that specific. Wire color is set by the industry but that's about it.

You could go with Motorguide to pair with your Lowrance.

On 3/9/2025 at 5:39 PM, tandmbait said:

I know this is probably in the wrong category but I got a question on the track are most of them the same dimensions on the inside or are they all different I have some on my boat with somebody decided to take one over the winter and I'm not sure which brand they are I'm not really picky on the brand I just don't know if the slot on the inside is the same dimensions 

 

 

Thank you I had a time for any answers

If you post a pic, Im sure someone can tell you what you have.

I had something similar. They worked but they were extremely heavy being all stainless and the base did not fit typical tracks. Some grinding, filing, and sanding worked.

Upgraded to Milleniums after 2 seasons.

On 3/10/2025 at 9:48 AM, jk1 said:

Next week I take the one here in Pa for 5 hours.  I am assuming (????) that is ok in NY too.   I do have an old coast guard one from the early "90s......jk

I believe NY only requires that NY residents take the course. Also check with PA..if you have the certificate from the CG class, it may satisfy their requirements. In most cases, it would in NY.

Hard to say as transoms were always rated for HP, not weight. Originally maxxed for a 140hp 2 stroke Johnson. I think they weighed around 340lbs. Your diamond plate floor effects your hull capacity more than transom.

16 hours ago, Henry D said:

Which online courses are you guys taking ? It’s next on my to do list 

THXS

Boater Safety

Been doing this for so long, it's hard to get away from sticks for browns...especially in skinny water.

Then I remember how we use to fish the piers in the spring with Cleos and small Suttons.

Thanks Matt!

I would have to go back to the ESLO days to ever have to worry about being that close to somebody.

There is a lot more at play here that lead to the way DEC responded. That's where the problem lies.

FWIW, Iron Bay is pretty bad as well. Barely a foot of water at the mouth. Stay to West side heading out till you clear the jetti.

Like most LEO's in NY, there hands have been tied. Chasing a squirrel gave them something to do.

7 hours ago, rod hog said:

the channel is going to be dredged this spring.

That should last till August.

That Crestliner shouldn't draft more than a foot. Throw on some waders!

The original article said the tournament was in Ogdensburg and that he ran the river to the CV area to fish, then returned to Ogdensburg for the weigh in.

On 10/22/2024 at 6:24 PM, lost a lure said:

You're over thinking. Put your Nike's on and just do it.

Exactly!

Tube frame or older channel type? Really doesn't matter, I guess. I would pick up some electrical conduit from a big box store. It's flexible enough to go around a bend and you can glue on fittings to do just about anything with it. Run your wiring through that.

I read a similar article the day after the catch, saying the river. Including a picture with what looked like Carlton Is in the article.

I've always found that if they're jumping, they're not hitting. Maybe try farther up river between Turning point and Driving Park.

Myself, I would look offshore for silver, if you can.

Done the same...

Same results

Nothing fancy...The Walmart ones are usually $1.99. I just lay it top off a weed bed and twitch back across the top.

Choice of FF is really about the location and space in the boat. after that...Ducer,Ducer Ducer!