Shakemsam

OK guys, pride be damned, I need some help. Heading out of the Genny tomorrow with the family around 6 am. Been out 6-7 times since spring and not a sniff. Also 3-4 last fall and same results. I am looking for colors, depth and speeds.

Here is what I have: FF,Riggers, Planers, a couple Dipsys and Spin Dr's, various flys and squids. Lots of spoons but only a few recent ones. I do have a few various NK's, a couple Blue Dolphin DW, Glo Monkey PK. Older stuff like Northport Nailers,Flutter Spoons,etc all various colors. Plenty of J-Plugs!

Here is what I don't have: Down Temp, Copper or LeadCore, and TIME! It is getting increasingly difficult keeping the kids interested.

I know everything I have asked has been offered in many posts which I have followed faithfully with no luck.

Thanks, any help is appreciated!

If anyone wants to give me a shout,

24' All White Crestliner HT

Shakemsam on CH#16

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I haven't been to Hedges since last year so this info is old. I did nothing between 10-60 ft last early August except Gobies. Headed to Forman Park and it was the Hedges of old. Minnows and soft shells 15-25 ft and 2-3 lbers and an occasional 4-5lber. You can run from Iron Bay in 20-30 min depending on water or even put in at Bear Creek.

Master Car Parts was bought out by Pro-Rebuilders who hired all the MCP guys. They are located at 54 Adelaide St. Rochester NY 14606 which is off Lyell Ave across from the old Delco plant. Their number is (585)254-0130. Same great guys, service and prices.

Shawn,

When did this happen? Must have been fairly recent because I was in their last winter I thought.

Also Shawn

You may want to consider Master Car Parts on Stone Rd. They will rebuild your old one and can get a replacement if needed.

Looking for Center Console (preferred) but will consider side console or even tiller. Deep V no jons.

Before I grew up, I worked for Loadrite Trailers and this topic came up quite often. It really depends on what you want from your trailer. If the boat spends most of its life on the trailer, bunk is the better choice. More support per square inch. Boat hulls can develop soft spots if sitting on a roller trailer for long periods of time. Rollers also crack and dry-rot and are more expensive to replace than wood and carpet. Urathane rollers are a better choice than rubber and will not dry-rot , but they will crack and they are expensive. Bunks are also the better choice for aluminum hulls. Bunk trailers are cheaper to purchase. Rollers are nice for the ease of loading and unloading. Mostly unloading because I see almost everyone bury their trailer so deep anyway, the rollers don't get a chance to do their thing. If you fish a lot of different areas, use different launches, rollers are an advantage. Just an FYI, for those of you with bunks, you can make them slicker by rubbing the carpet down with parafin wax. There are also after market sprays which work but also wash off after a few uses.

Just an FYI,

If it is a Yuck Club Trailer, Bryce marine in Rochester is the NY distributer.

Junk Yard, and they will give you a certified weigh slip. Then fill out the proper paper work at your local DMV. I was GM for a LoadRite Distributer and we did this several times. It really is quite easy.

Off Pillar Pt. and also Bass and Horse Islands.

I was going to go out and try but when I got there at 10 it was way too rough out there.

It was about a 45 min. ride out and a 1/2 hr ride back in my 24'. I came in after I spilled my coffee. LOL

Jeff, it almost sounds like we were in the same boat. I forgot to mention that we did get into a nasty swarm of knats and quite a few bees as well. The lake was beautiful though.

Shawn

Thanks for the advice guys. It sounds like it must be me. I did try it on both sides of the boat and also various adjustments and tightening the screw. As far as the release goes, it is a bit touchy. I am running the middle size so maybe thats part of it.

Went out today and rocked and rolled. 1 Goby for my efforts.

Fished late afternoon till dark. 20-50FOW with 1 release off a Chrome/Blue J-Plug 15 over 27 on a rigger. Fish was there and then gone before I could hand my son the rod. Saw a hand full of boats and I didn't see anyone breaking their arm. I did mark a few fish in the mouth of the river and saw a few rollers. Hope it picks up soon, my son is losing interest.

Anyone using these or familiar with them? I picked up a couple rather than the Dipsies because they are a buck or 2 cheaper and look exactly the same to me. I have been using them for about a month and I don't think they track off to the side as much as they should. I was out a bit this afternoon and one diver kept walking across the back regardless of where I set the keel weight. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you Gambler and Yankee for the reports. I am thinking of trying Hedges Sunday morning and if nothing takes which is what I expect, I will head east. Minnows and soft shells if I can find any. Not much into the hard stuff for smallies. Thanks again!

Thinking about trying for some smallmouth near the plant. Any reports?

20$ for the 4

I have 4 for sale. I believe they are 8 lbs. a piece. 1 is a Cannon.

$10 each or all for $30.

I have fished smallies on LO for over 30 years going back to a small kid. Only within the last 5 yrs locally. Most years past, between Henderson and Sacketts. The early to mid 90's the fishing up north went to @#%$, at least for me. I was just getting the hang of Hedges, Bear Creek, and a few other local spots when the gobies came. Some guys defeat the gobies by trolling but I just cant do that for bass. Hopefully, no gobies is a good sign. I have heard that the Sheep are huge and plentiful this spring and summer. Maybe they are feeding on the gobes.

The good news; NO GOBIES!!

Bad news; No stinking SM either!

4 hours with minnows and softshells- 10 FOW to 50 FOW and not even a tap.

Boat is no longer for sale.

Boat is in very good shape.

Welded Aluminum

350 Mercruiser

GPS

FF

VHF

Trim Tabs

Downriggers

Low Hrs

I want it gone!

585-621-8917

$4,500

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I'll be heading down there tomorrow after work, so I'll be sure to share any new news on where they are or aren't biting. Earlier this month I had a pretty good day at the south end in about 25 FOW trolling size 18 rapalas, 4 for 5, there are some spotty weed beds down there that are pretty deep and seem to hold a few fish. One thing that is really been freaking me out is that these northerns have mostly been all banged up. Lots of what appear to be big teeth marks around the lower part of the fish near the tail. It makes me wonder if there are some real monsters in there right now or if they've been caught and torn up by other fisherman.

I have seen these marks myself. Reminded me of lamprey marks on salmon.