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Three of us boated 27 lakers sat at the south end in 137 fow. in about three hours. 3/4 oz watermelon diamond jig was the bait of the day. All but 6 were released in the water. A few nice ones around 5 lbs.Will have another go at it tomorrow if the north wind isn't too bad.

Anybodys nuts to go out during the cold water months without one. They saved three lives over the weekend near Watkins according to the news last night. Said they were in the water for nearly a half hour-seems like a bit of a streach but that's what was reported. Our gang all use the inflatable belts, don't even know you have them on. Fish safe in cold water---

Stinger, What is a unlimited line permit? Something new?

We took a two man limit on thursday from 136 fow on Keuka. Lots of fish in the middle off of 2 mile. They liked 3/4 oz diamond jigs and perch colored ,3/4 oz Buckshot jigging spoons. Nothing big but they tastd good.

We jig lakers on Keuka all winter when it's somewhat comfortable out. Two years ago on Jan 3 we had our best take ever. Three of us boated(and released all but our limit) 51 lakers in three hours, what a blast.

I wouldn't be so quick to make fun of the "old" Seth Green rigs and pulling copper. Still used quite a bit on Keuka and Seneca. I still enjoy putting out a 5 spoon rig once in awhile and sometimes it will out fish the "modern" guys. Don't get me wrong, I have two boats both equiped with all the electronics but sometimes it's nice to get back to the Finger Lakes "roots".

Another option, especially for calmer bodies of water is the inflatable belt. Our gang all use them in the winter, here in the Finger Lakes, they're so small you don't know you're wearing them. Only cost around $60. Friends in northermn Ontario love their Mustangs on our ice out spring walleye trips.

I would like to try jigging for lakers this fall at the north end. Havn't been there in 25 years. How's the launch ramp? Have a 15 footer with a 40hp so will have to use only the electric but have two spare batteries. Was wondering how far south you have to go to get into deep enough water to try for lakers? Thanks for an and all help.

Ray's bitter just because he's from Corning--my sympathies Ray. Might want to consider moving to Campbell---just a tad closer to to the Oak-----

Winter provides some of the best fishing in the Finger Lakes, Just pick the better days, I'll fish whenever the projected high is 35 or better. The best day I ever had jigging on Keuka was Jan 4 '08 when three of us boated 51 lakers before noon. All but our limit were released in the water without netting/handling--all survived.

Sheriff Spike said neither was wearing a life jacket. 70-80 mph on a choppy/rough lake with no life jacket, where was their common sense? Terrible tragedy no matter what caused it. My condolances to the family.

If you have an idea they won't be a keeper then bring them up slowly and they won't get airbound. Also-- don't even net the throwbacks just reach over the side with a pair of pliers and shake the hook out. We usually catch(and release most) a couple hundred trout a year and havn't had a "floater" in many years. Other than bringing them up too fast so they get airbound, the netting , handling and time out of the water is what kills the majority of lakers---they're pretty fragile critters.

Lakers can be found anywhere below the thermocline in summer. Last sat they were between 60 ft down and bottom over 130fow. near H'sport.

Great morning off Penn Yan in 4-6 fow. Cleaned 35 out of about 70 'gills/sunnies/perch. Fished from 9am until noon. 1/32 oz white jig tipped with a tiny piece of worm. Delicious!!!!!!

Any reports of 'gills/sunnies biting in any good numbers yet at the PennYan end? Might be a bit early, might try it out friday.

Fishing was fantastic over the weekend for us----the catching sucked. We took an 11 lb steelie on fri and a 9 pounder on sat and three throwbacks. With the NE wind and snotty seas we didn't feel comfortable heading out near the border in our 19' Grady so stayed inside the 31 line. Still nice to be on the water and even broke even at the Niagria Casino friday night.

Tank, I remember when my son, #1 first mate, was a couple of years older than your son is now. We had a ball out ot Oak Orchard until he went off to collage. We're taking the Grady up this weekend for our annual trip--he's now 32. You're now having the best days of your life with your son---enjoy!

Four of us from Addiason/Painted Post/Campbell had a two day charter out of Kingston last sat/sunday. Poor fishing for most everybody in that area last weekend. We took a 14 pounder and a handful of skippers. Captain worked hard and was frustrated that we couldn't find them. Fun trip anyway--got us out of Corning for a weekend. Ray, See you at Captains Cove late summer-----