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With the nice weather forecasted, muddy water in Niagara county, and the poor white perch dipsy bite being reported on Chautauqua Lake, Captain Andy decided to hijack me to Rochester and fish out of the Genny. Beautiful day to be out with zero wind to speak of. Many times it comes down to making the decision of going left or right out of port to find fish. We chose poorly. We went West out of port due to better water color and temps but found slow fishing tallying a steelhead and a brown fishing the 9:30- 2:30 timeline. We spoke to a boat that blew by us when we first pulled out of port. They had the hammer down coming from where we were heading. I mentioned to Capt Andy “that can’t be a good sign”. We spoke to them at the launch when leaving and they zeroed West of port and clobbered fish East of port. Andy was feeling bad but I reminded him we were able to catch two fish in water they just zeroed on so we won the day…. Anyway, it was great to get out and fish water neither us had fished before. Time well spent with good company.

What a great weather gift you and your clients were given. Great post as per usual. Fish look healthy.

Omg

Sounds like drifting reticles

Tomorrow, follow the coyote tracks

“Lighten up Francis” comes to mind.

Don’t make me get the Judge Smails sound bite!

I don’t think it’s a rage but good move shooting a pre-tenderized deer!

Agreed it can’t all be the weather. During the last few decades the system has undergone huge upheaval with invasive species. The lakes are still settling things out. Is it the cold winter or the effect of an invasive shrimp species that negatively affect a year class of alewives?

I think the answer is where does the foodweb set up at the plankton level. Currents, nutrients and oxygen levels at depths have to be in play.

December 20 th reading showing 45 deg water off Sodus Pultneyville. I wonder if the alewife survey will show stronger in the central region this year?

Jeepers, you built a dirt bunker for your hunt? You are serious about your craft!

Ahhhh……..how did you get my photo with Santa??

Fresh snow…..get tracking!

As of Dec 13th, 46 degree water offshore of Sodus. NE winds been pushing the cooling surface water to the West.

I had a movement this morning. Right after my coffee. Does anyone work anymore?? You guys are killing me.

Ok, I have one of those.