Popeye

Save your old bulk spools and put a threaded rod thru the center with two nuts and washers.

Harbor freight pack of 150 assorted on sale this week for $7.99.

I use this sometimes during rough seas or running mag dipseys to keep from having to tighten the drag beyond what I call a normal setting. Just half hitch a rubberband on the line above the reel and drop the open loop over the handle. When the fish hits it will cut the ruberband or it can be easily broken if it's stubborn.

Way to go Steve!

Anchor Resort, Screwy Louies, Fair Haven Motel, Pleasent Beach Hotel, Holiday Harbor campground just the first few that come to mind.

I've been informed that the Fair haven Net Pens will be launched this Sunday. Contact Jim Jarod for further info.

Commercial fishing boots in the spring with wool socks. Keeps the feet warm and dry, no scuffs on the deck.

Check Brownells.com. They should have drop in Timly trigger assy for around $170.00. Remove two pins, drop out you old assy and drop in a new one. The trigger is adjustable and comes factory set at 2 lbs.

a pair of small trolling bags 1/3 back from the front should stabilize you.

It was a very tough weekend. Talked to many on the east end and everyone experianced a major case of lock jaw.

I will have tickets with me at the Mexico this weekend, after that tickets will be available at Screwy Louies.

Fair Haven Challenge

August 27th, 2011

Hosted by; Fair Haven Fishing Association

Screwy Louie’s Sport Shop

Sponsored by A-Tom-Mik

Anglers from many areas have come together for this event. It is open to the public. Entry fee is $50.00 per boat and must be entered prior to event at Screwy Louie’s. Pay out will be 100%.

Prizes All Prizes based on percentage of collected entry fees

Guaranteed to pay at least 3 places. 5 places if over 20 boats, 10 places if over 40 boats

(Past history is 50+ boats)

.A-TOM-MIK Triple Crown

The grand finally of the Triple crown is held at the Fair Haven Challenge

Captain Rich Demong of NY Guide Service has provided a youth prize of a drift trip for two will be raffled off to a pre registered youth for this event

Other prizes and gifts to be added as we receive commitments from additional sponsors

Time: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Fishing Tournament

2:00 - 3:00 pm weigh in @ the Village Pavilion followed by awards

All proceeds go to support the Fair Haven Net Pen Project

Rules and Regulations

1. This derby shall commence on August 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on August 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

2. The eligible fish species are Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Steelhead, Lake Trout, and Atlantic Salmon. Only 6 fish may be entered, any fish may be released immediately when caught but MAY NOT BE RELEASED once the fish has been added to the “coolerâ€. A maximum of 3 Lake Trout may be entered.

3. All winners must be present to receive prizes.

4. Participants must be officially registered by August 26, 2011.

5. Teams may enter and exit from any port in Cayuga, Oswego, or Wayne County on Lake Ontario. Participants shall abide by the fishing regulations of the Department of Transport Small Boat Safety Regulations, and all Municipal by-laws, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

6. Any participant not abiding by these rules shall be punished by automatic forfeiture of the Tournament.

7. Only your 6 largest fish are to be weighed in at Village Pavilion, Cayuga St., Fair Haven NY. No additional fish, ice or water shall be in the cooler or the team will be disqualified.

8. All fish entered must be legally hooked on legal angling tackle

9. All participants shall present their Tournament tickets when weighing in their fish. NO EXCEPTIONS. All entries must be at the weight station no later that 3:00PM. A participant may weigh-in fish in other derbies depending on other derby/tournament rules and regulations.

10. All data recorded by the weigh master on the official weigh-in form shall be final.

11.Winner will be determined by a point system with 10 points per fish, and 1 point per pound. Ties will be decided by biggest fish in order. If there are any disputes, the participants shall abide by the final decision of the derby judges.

12. Participants of this derby compete at their own risk.

13. All prize winners shall be responsible for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, which are applicable to the prize(s) won.

14. Each participant, by paying the entry fee, acknowledges that he/she has read, understands and will abide by the rules of this derby, and agrees that failure to comply with any of the rules will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of all prizes.

15. In the event that the tournament should be canceled due to small craft advisory prior to the 6am start time, the event will be held on the 28th of August.

Stop by any time.

The browns were still available in 20 foot of water in the mornings before boat traffic shut them down. best lures were caremel dolphin and brass watermelon stingers. kings were in abundance Saturday and Sunday in the 160-250 range. They were scattered on monday but could still find a few. Atomik Hammer, TG, shredded hammer were the best producers there behind white, white/green, mt dew spindoctors.

Same side in front of the bath house.

Josh, I added you on my cell. I usually work solo but do use mates upon occasion or when requested. Also dock at Bayside.

We were catching browns 20-70' lakers 70-160' and Kings 120-170' this past weekend. After the blow who knows.

here's the link to the boaters guide

http://nysparks.state.ny.us/recreation/ ... sGuide.pdf

Copied fron NYS regs. Please read the last paragraph.

Personal Watercraft

Mandatory Education Requirements

New York requires that anyone operating a personal

watercraft complete an approved course in boating safety or

otherwise be accompanied, on board, by someone 18 years of

age or older who is the holder of an approved boating safety

certificate. Certificates are required to be carried at all times

when operating the personal watercraft.

An approved course of instruction includes an 8-hour

classroom session and a proctored examination. Certificates

issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power

Squadron are acceptable alternative certification under state

law. Previously issued young boater safety certificates, issued

by the State of New York, are also acceptable.

An operator who is the resident of another state or country

and is the holder of a valid boating safety certificate issued

pursuant to the laws of the operator’s resident state or country

is exempt from the NYS certification requirement however they

must have the certificate with them when operating.

The following individuals are exempt from the personal

watercraft educational requirements: both U.S. and Canadian

licensed commercial vessel operators, NYS certified boating

instructors, certified instructors of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

and the U.S. Power Squadrons, peace/police officers,

fire/rescue personnel and lifeguards acting pursuant to their

assigned duties.

read your license. "steam or motor vessel of not more than XX gross tons"

The economy definatly has taken it's toll. We are way down on charters so far this year. Can't blame it on the fishing, that has been great.

Water level is great. No problems like last year.

The east end of Lake O is still on fire with browns preferring the 10-15 ' of water. Most hits came off the boards. Rapala silver or gold sticks, Stingers in NBK and Savant Jakes in Goby were the ticket today. Had a couple of steelies mixed in.

We had the same experiance yesterday. They preferred the flat lines off the boards to the riggers. Plenty of action. Black gold, silver gold sticks. NBK and Goby were hot on the spoons. Conditions were overcast, water was green and 46 degrees.

Sold, Thanks LOU.

4 used Scotty Propacs #1116 with telescopic booms for sale. 2 are available imediately 2 should be available in two weeks. $275.00 each. Fully functional never failed.

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