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I know I am a day late, but I wanted to wish everyone a very happy new year! Last year was my first year targeting Musky, and it was my favorite year of fishing yet. A goal for this new year is to try out and learn a few different lakes. I spent all of last year on Chautauqua. I know the majority of my fishing will still be at Chautauqua, but it will be fun seeing the other lakes and learning what they have to offer. Also, I spent a lot of time diversifying my fishing style between casting and trolling. I am hooked on both styles, and I would love to learn more about both. I cannot wait for the season to start back up and hope everyone here is just as excited as I am! Does anyone else want to share their goals for 2010? Here is to the new year, and seeing you all back on the lake! --Joe

Zach, Make sure to take before and after pictures of the lures you do. It will be fun to see all the differences! --Joe

Would a Musky lure on the tree count? --Joe

Thanks to everyone for their advice. Ironically, I ended up getting an early Christmas present before I headed out for a day of casting with Chad at Chautauqua last weekend. The gift was a Pete Mania reel already spooled with 80lb power pro. I have to say that it was the easiest day casting for musky that I have ever had. I still prefer my trolling...but it is great to know that when the fish are shallow, I now have no problem targeting them by casting. --Joe

Thanks everyone. It really sounds like shimano is the way to go...and costs between the different shimano models does not really make a difference. I will also keep in mind about a thumb bar when looking at all the reels. thank you again for your input! --Joe

I have decided to finally try out a baitcaster reel for musky casting. Does anyone have a favorite reel that I should take a look at? --Joe

Does anyone know if the inflatable PDF belts will be acceptable for this law? I am thinking it will be a little easier to cast with one of these instead of a normal vest. --Joe

Does anyone know what type and size hooks Legend Lures use? I am looking for the plows and the perchbaits. Thanks, --Joe

Any pictures? --Joe

What a fish! Thanks for the post and picture! --Joe

Tony, I will be attending both days. Will you be at both? If you are fishing the tourney, make sure to mark your name down on the tournament calendar...it is just a great way for us LOU members to know who will be there and who we will get to meet! Looking forward to seeing you there, --Joe

Wow...what an amazing time that would be if Capt Larry Jones and Capt Mike Sperry were on the same boat! --Joe

Thank you for the birthday wishes gentlemen! Hopefully 28 is the year for monster trophies! Wouldn't a monster musky replica mount look great in my soon-to-be new house?!?!?! Here is to fishing, and here is to a new year, --Joe

Perfect. thanks Nitro --Joe

Hey guys, Who is running the next tournament? Will it be the Happy Hooker, or Capt. Larry Jones? I am going to work on getting Blue Eye to take a trip with me for it --Joe

Chad...stop twisting my arm. I will fish the tournament with you! --Joe

Awesome Jr! A picture really is worth 1000 words. How long does the plastic dip last before you have to replace it or re-dip? It seems like an easy and cheap solution. Thanks, --Joe

Thanks fireplug. I will give it a try! It is amazing how little information there is on the Internet for setting these things up. Maybe this posting will also help others --Joe

Hey Everyone, I just purchased a package of trailer hooks for my buzz baits, but am having a problem figuring out how to properly connect them! The surgical tubing that comes with the hooks is really where the confusion is. I thought that the tubing would have had a smaller diameter and would have just gone in-front and behind the trailer hook on the regular hook. The tubing's diameter is not small/snug enough to do this. Now I am thinking that I should just slip a small piece of tubing over the eye of the trailer hook and pierce this on to bait's hook. This option seems odd since it does not give the trailer hook the freedom of sway on the bait. Is this correct? Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Happy fishing, --Joe

What year is this boat. Also, do you have a picture of the motor? --Joe

This is a great question! I am actually heading there myself this weekend, and would love to know of any good charters. I would especially love a charter for some of the famous Musky in the lake! The other thing I will be looking for while I am on Chautauqua Lake is to rent a fishing boat for about 4 days. Any recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks, --Joe