Fat Trout

I fish solo a lot and even when i dont, most fish are netted along side with the boat slowed to idle and the rigger boom swept back. Granted im fishing an 18' aluminum. Head first, quick swipe witha big net....and heres the key....pull the the net back and let the pressure off the rod so the fish drops into the bag. Then grab the hoop and up in the boat. I only net off the stern with someone experienced so they dont drop the net into the prop. This year ill be running a kicker so that will let me net off the stern on the non kicker side. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

must have been a quick sale, couldn't find it unfortunately

Good luck! I'm running a Yamaha 150 and it has been great. While it hurts now you'll feel better in the long run. I'm sure the Lund you have is a champ. Great boats and the older ones were the better ones from what I understand! It just needs a trustworthy motor to push.

If its not reliable I don't want anything to do with it on Lake O. A new motor or new-er good running motor otherwise you are just going to be someone else's problem when you expect a tow. a 20 year old known to be problematic motor with issues that can't be solved and mechanics that won't touch it!?. I can't run fast enough. On this lake, better to have a small reliable boat with small HP than a large POS with a bigger HP POS.

I went to this last year after seeing the post here in the open lake discussion area. I came from NJ which was a bit of drive but think the seminar and show were worth it and am going back again. I'm just posting @Instigator original post below to float it back to the top in this category since I thought it was worth it and ran across it here last year about now.

how long did you get on them before needing to do the work you did? Guess I'm just asking if they were original. Also, what was your sign that it was time to deal with them? I just bought a boat with a new dual axel shoreland'r only has brakes on the rear axle. Trailer brakes are new for me so I took notice of your post and the paint thing (I'm going to look at what the rotors look like later today). While I have time I know maintenance is coming eventually. I wish I didn't have to deal with them but stopping is pretty important to me so....

Sorry, its sold now but thanks. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Generally no 10' to 2' scenarios, but water level, size and draft depth of your boat and how close you are going to grind yourself along the shore will make this a tougher question to answer. I can generally say there are two areas to consider. 1) to the right of the boat launch inlet (when going out). There are pin bouys there (usually) marking high rocks....how high I'm not sure....I avoid them (haha). Also, I understand Catfish creek (if you use that inlet) is funky and has some sudden shallow stuff right in by the mouth. I don't use that place so I can't say fully. otherwise you are fine. As good practice, if you are going to be right along the beach don't run on plane. You can easily move just a little offshore and run at speed there going to-from Mexico point.

13' 6" Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I should say i have an st1622 i built from scratch id sell you for $100 shipped if interested. Silicone carbide guides....titanium snake guides on the upper 5 guides, fixed carbon reel seat & some added weight i put in the butt to help balance it better .....again only if you are interested Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I dont have one but id recommend the 11' 3" model. Assuming they still make it but i love that one. Its great with a spinning reel as an alternate and light as hell to hold. Both reasons is why i love it. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

5-7 yesterday mostly J's. 8-8 today all spoons. Salmon River 20-50 FOW Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app