Misty IV

That's strange they kicked you off the channels. I'd have been very suspicious, as well, if that happened to me. Oh well. Glad I have people I can throw this stuff at and get answers pretty quickly!

Ok, here's the scoop! I think Gambler is right. Multiple agencies replied to my contact, including the Coast Guard. They all said there is an outfall project underway to repair an intake shaft. A local rep from Oswego stated the equipment has been staged in Oswego Harbor for a bit now, and they will continue to be there a little longer. The CG assured everyone this is NOT the start to any windfarm project and is merely equipment to repair the intake shaft. Local Notice to Mariners: LAKE ONTARIO Webster, NY 20/10 OUTFALL REPAIR 0600-2100 / MON-SAT 31 AUG 10 Webster, NY 23/10 INTAKE SHAFT OPERATIONS 0600-2200/ 7 DAYS 15 NOV 10 All I can say is PHEW!!!!!

Bill & Yankee, how close were you able to get to the rigs? About how many FOW do you think they were sitting in? From what you could see, were there just the 2 rigs or did there appear to be more scattered around? My contact replied to me almost instantly. He hasn't heard of anything yet, but he did send the pic and info to a few people who are in the legislative end to stop the windfarms - people with pull!! He is waiting to hear back from them, but in the meantime asked me to get info on the above questions. I will most definitely post anything I find out!!!

I sure hope it isn't a start to the pinwheel projects. But, knowing what the NYPA has tried in the past, it wouldn't suprise me if they are trying some back-door scheme. I have an email in to my contact who is very much on top of this whole "disaster in the making". AS soon as I hear from him, I'll post here. Ooooohhhhh, my blood pressure is starting to rise!!!

I'll add another vote for A-TOM-MIK.

I had this same question many, many years ago when I got my first boat and started using it mainly on the lake. I was told I did not need a license and the radio did not have to be registered. If I were a freighter, that was a different story. But, yes, those of us in the US don't need a license for our VHF radios. With our lovely government, however, anything can change...

Great! See you there!

Rich, has the link to the official rules for the LSR been repaired? When you click on the link on Mike's page for the rules and regulations, it comes up as unable to be found. Everything else loads up fine. Any thoughts?

Keith, are you in the LSR Challenge this year?

Thanks for all the replies. Definitely gives me some info to look at and consider.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I didn't know him, but it's always sad to hear of one of our own passing away.

Wow!!!! Definitely a deal there. Same for the Tiara.

...as will be the death to our fishery, if they are allowed to enter our waters.

I've gotten used to the hum. I actually enjoy hearing it. I was told years ago that the hum actually attracts fish - simulates the sound of a wounded fish. Not sure if it is true or not, though. Has anyone heard that before, as well?

REALLY?!?!?!?! I just came across this article and felt it needs to be posted for all of us to read. If it's been posted before (it's dated October 5, 2009), my apologies. But, worth reading and what the government may try to do to us Lake Ontario (and all Great Lakes) anglers. They state in the first paragraph that the government wants to "protect" the waters, yet in more recent times, they desire to put hundreds of pinwheels in the lake and don't want to do anything about the Asian Carp problem, either. http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/articles/feds_to_60_million.html

What does everyone prefer to use for their cannonball releases these days? I've typically used the Cannon Quick Release, but I had issues with (4) of them this past weekend - all of them either broke where the leader connects to the release or the cable got all twisted beyond repair. I know the currents were bad over the weekend, as I got all sorts of tangles. I've always had good luck with the Cannons, but having them break and/or tangle has me looking at other options. Suggestions?

I bought (2) 345GTi's from Tom about a month ago, and he said he still had more of them (the American made models). I had mine pre-spooled with 600' of copper, backing, leader. Give him a call or go to his website to order. I love the reel!

I researched a lot when I decided to upgrade to electrics. I ended up going with the Cannon Mag10-HS. It had all the features I wanted in an electric. I had a chance to try them out over the holiday weekend, and I am very impressed. I especially love the auto-stop feature. But, as mentioned above, each brand offers some very nice features. You just have to compare them and determine which one will do what you want it to.

Thanks again, Bill. Just got off the phone with the Oswego shop and ordered a few from them. Can't wait to give the spoons a shot!

I stopped in their Pulaski store last weekend, they had no idea what I was talking about. I described it to them, and they tried to sell me the Habanero, which I have and is close in resemblance, but not the spoon. I'll give the Oswego store a shout in the morning and see if they still have any left. It definitely seems to be a killer spoon for you guys this year. Been wanting to try it out, but nobody knew what I was talking about at the tackle shops. Thanks for the info, Bill!

Bill, is that DW SS Midnight Special available in stores/shops yet? Every tackle shop I stop in that carries DW has no clue what I am talking about when I ask about the Midnight Special. I see it on the DW website, but odd the tackle shops have never seen or heard about it.

Nice report. Looks as though I need to move out a bit deeper. I was covering the 150-200fow area both Saturday & Sunday around Nine Mile with a few hits, but nothing boated.

No, definitely not a problem with the carb. The engine runs fine, starts right up, trolls for hours at idle, runs like a dream. It's definitely something with the prop slipping & not pushing the boat forward when I'm trying to get on plane. Once it's on plane, the prop "grabs" and the boat takes off.

I'll second that! Stuff works great for me.