solgrande

Had to work so got there late afternoon.Talked with zack for a minute or two(i was trolling in no mans land )mid lake and headed north following gus and wendy but descided to hit east side.Trolled for a spell and passed larry around mcphearson.Descided to cast a favorite spot(was in there earlier when i first arrived but junk on top made it difficult to cast-blew out later) and hooked into a fat-n-sassy 38 on a musky killer.It was pretty cool watching as he came up from behind and engulfed it.I WAS NOT PREPARRED .Net was a chore to extend while holding rod under my arm while trying desperatley to release the buttom(2 of them) on the handle.It was a site and larry was too far away at that point.Got er in and larry took some pics for me -thanks.Very happy with the one fish,glad i got out.

sol

That`s a porker-kudos

Sol

oooof......no fishing for me work on sat then in the yard.If it rains i`ll go.Good luck all-get the season started with some big`uns.It`s toothy time

sol

northwest corner below seabreeze out to the buoy,6-9'should do ya good.Mepps littlewolf in firetiger and bomber long a in the same.jerk,jerk pause-crank!!!Southend west side...southside of grassy point on the inside edge-spinnerbaits-firetiger or white(i use M/G in ft pattern,same blades).Don`t forget the hump.Theres plenty of spots..these are just a few of mine.Good luck-i`ll be on conesus

Bob S

As most know the auction went very well.There were 32 bids from several people.Was a great showing by all,as larry stated it went for $81.M any thanks

Bob S

Not @ all larry,this tournement is for the bait fund and if thats`s what it`ll take i`m good with it.That`s a big field-more $$$$.

Bob S

Thanks to chad he has allowed me to post this listing in our forum.I have been selling a bunch of musky baits over on ebay(they`re gone) and made mention that i was giving a %`age to Larrys bait fund.Well one of my buyers(and whom i`ve bought from in the past -spacdja)sent me a brand new Amma Bamma 10" crankbait to sell on Ebay with the proceeds to go to capt.Larry(100% of the sale,with free shipping).So i invite you to visit the musky/muskie lures section and do some bidding.Go in on it with a friend or your partner-remember where the money is going!!I just listed it a few minutes ago(solgrande)This is a great bait and well made.If it was`nt i would not have went and bought one for myself

Keep in mind that this is a donated bait from someone(Sandy) outside of ny(MI) willing to help out the muskies of newyork state!!!

Thank you Chad

Thanks and good luck with the muskies this year

Bob S(sol)

Most of my fish have come in the top of the water column,i`ve mostly trolled up to this pt.3.5-4mph.Sometimes 20ft back some @75`(mainly im around 30-35`back).Perch colors are good as well as firetigers(there are many variations-maker to maker)Yellow cisco kids work to.Greens...lime,chart etc.for trolling.Watch your drag!!Also don`t be affraid to launch lures in no-mans land.Picked one up casting back out into the basin over deep water on an orange tiger tuff shad(eastside-just south of the camp).

As far as the best time...that would be anytime you can get yourself on the water.Time on is the most important for me.Have had succes on blue bird days(when they say its not good) as well as crappy weather.I change up alot when they`re not biting.Just works for me.

Cya and good luck

Bob S

Damn zach....how many lures do you need?

Hey zach...sold a bunch but also bought a few.I am not going this weekend...gotta work?

Hey brad...i`ve got a 10"amma bamma crankbait(new for 2010)that was donated to be sold at auction(for the bait fund).I`ll be putting it up soon.This will be great for them giant tigers and pike in conesus. .

sol

Nitro...i know it`s easy pickings but you`ll have to wait for the opener No wearing of hip waders either,I would`nt want you to "accidently"have one of the hogs jump into a leg

Welcome aboard the crazy train joe...great to have another mind amoungst us.I will be fishing the st lawrence this year for the 1st time.Gonna do a scouting trip around the area of clayton for a launch etc, venture to 40 acre and map it out a little before season-just a cruise, pick up my canadian lisc at the 1000 isl bait shop..If you would like to divulge any info i`m listening(as well as many others ).

Indeed glad to have ya-good bunch of guys here.We are excited to get this season started.Hope ya can join us for the opener at chautauqua.

Bob s(sol)

Nice roadtrip zach....hmmm...troll in 4fow..try shallow divers!! Time on the water man,you`ll figure`em out.I am of no help there.I`d be googling my a@# off `bout now.Runn`n solo or lex going with ya?Where did you pick up that epoxy?

Good luck

Sol

Is anyone going to be heading out to buffalo saturday evening for the banquet?I`m sure you could join while there.More info is over on larrys site.How `bout it lee...do you have to work?I hear they have a great raffle table as well.

Hope to see some of ya out there.

Bob S-sol

Thanks for the report zern...we will probably be out there sun am out of hughes as well.Gonna start right out of the marina heading east.

bob S

larry...i`ll take one in pretty baby if you have it.

Bob

Larry can help you that.You could try his site as well.Welcome to the site

Bob S

Thanks larry for some more great info,TrOUT-MaN...good to meet ya,give me a shout if you come out to waneta.Glad i made the trip out there.It was a pleasure to talk muskies with you,John Bondy(of which i purchased a couple)and TrOUT-MaN.Good to meet a couple nma members.I may have to make the trip to a meeting for some merchandise.We`ll have to see,that will be a long day @ work following.Once again..good time,i enjoyed it.Thanks

Bob S

oooh...that`ll be close.I`m leaving soon.

hey larry....do you know about what time bondy will be doing his seminar?

BobS

all set and ready to drop in.lure selection set but with rain,wind(most important)i think i`ll wait @least for today.Gonna head out to hamburg and meet some from the nma and renew my dues.Good day for a drive.

I`m gonna be up at the north end on fri/sat for some northerns(white starcraft 16')....anyone flat line for trout up here or should i leave that stuff home?I`d also be interested in hearing about the incidental pike catch while trout fishing Thanks

BobS

I just got back from clayton/1000 isles......i tell ya i am phyched to fish the river!!!Rode up rt3 to 12 and down 81.1000 isle bait shop right there at rt81/and the bridge(alexandria0.They do have some musky stuff in there...had to buy something ya know!That was the only place i found for that stuff.Kinda basic stuff right now but carry some 8-10"believers,nice selection of in-line spinners & tandems(bluefox/mepps)and sell canadian licenses.

hehehe....umm...uhh...well ok.silly musky guys,you bet yur a#% i`m in.