Mike M

Love my Scotty 2116's ! Just set the stop beads so ball stops 2 feet below surface. Switched from Cannons in 2011. Zero proplems with Scottys.

I keep 2 of those small air horns on boat all the time. There high pitched and loud!! Keep two in case one runs out of gas. They get used numerous times each season. When a boat starts getting to close or seems like its on a collision course with us we BLAST EM with one or both of these horns. We've had alot of close calls over the years. Theres some real idiots out there!!! Defensive boating everyone and BE SAFE !!!

I'm gonna pull the trigger on an HDS Carbon 9 this winter and take qdvantage of rebate being offered. Been advised by BBG marine to match with TM-150 chirp ducer for the Lake O. trolling I do. No need for SI or Down imaging ducer I;m told. But what about a thru hull ducer??? Is the Airmar P155-m the comparable to the TM-150??? Keep hearing thru hull is better. The boat is a Pennyan 22ft Outrage. If I went thru hull I'd hire an experienced installer for job. Opinions please.

When I was running Cannons I got the best service and repair from A & P Custom Tackle 518.283.5920. He an athorized cannon repair center. Knows em like the back of his hand. Ask for Peter Schumann.. Really fast turn around time was my experience with A & P. I did switch to Scottys in 2012 and have been very happy. Not bashing Cannons at all. Made the switch with a new to me boat and have had no issues with the Scotty 2116's.

Thanks for the replys. I've got way many fashers and flys. Theres a few FF combos that I've kept together for years cause there steady producers. Looks like stud glow fly will be a steady producer with a few different flashers.

Glow stud fly and spin doc??? Just bought some atomic glow stud flys. Which spin doc works well with it ??? Realize i could pair it with anything. Just wondering what spinnys work best with it ?? I've heard it mentioned alot lately is why I grabbed some.

Thanks for responding Garymny. Think I read some of your previous posts and thats what scared me abit. Glad to hear things have improved. Sounds like separating the transducers made the difference. If you could tell me part # for your transducer that would help me in my purchase.

Your right Fish Hawk uses 70khz. What I heard was medium chirp setting did not get along with Fish Hawk. So what chirp ducer do I buy for my HDS 9 gen3 ??

Chirp Transducer and Fish Hawk ??? Which Lowrance chirp ducer will be compatible with my Fish Hawk??? Gonna buy a new FishFinnder/GPS plotter soon and don't want any problems with electronics that don't get along. I've heard great things about chirp ducers but my Fish Hawk is my MVP for catching fish. I've pretty much decided the unit is gonna be an HDS 9 gen #3. I know some don't like Lowrance but I've been running there stuff for 30 years and been pretty happy.

Reverse the wire on the reel. Make it so the bad spot is at 700ft on your counter. To do this you can wind line off the reel on to another line counter reel or you can unspool reel by walking it off. I've done this by going to a local park and stabbing a screw driver in the ground. Connect to screwdriver and walk all the wire off the reel. Its alittle work but why waste all that expensive wire !?!

Agree!! Had a great experience with them last year. They are the best!!

New website seems great!! Hopefully it gets lots of traffic. Optimistic its going to be a greet year! Friend caught 5 kings at bar today..Spring fishing is going to be fast and furious IMHO at the bar. Think temps will rise quick and Kings will move eastward fast.

Bluegiller- I generally agree with all you have said. I sure hope your right!!

I've lived 10 minutes from the Falls my whole life. This IMHO on how to fully experience Niagara Falls. Walk -don't drive across the Rainbow bridge and enjoy the view from the bridge and the great view from the Canadian side. Then take the Maid of the Mist boat ride to the base of the falls. All of this is breath taking!! Next go for a nice relaxing ride on the Whirlpool Jet Boat. Jet boat rides depart from Lewiston,and Youngstown NY or Niagara on the Lake Canada. The Jet Boat ride will make you really appreciate the power of the Niagara!!! Finally take a salmon fishing charter out either Youngstown or Wilson and fish for spring Kings on the Niagara Bar in the month of May!!! Do all this and you will have really experienced what NIAGARA is all about! And I'm sure we'll see ya again soon!

Anyone know what the fate is for the Tonawanda Gander Mt ??? I'm sure hoping they stay open I think there fishing dept beats Cabelas in Cheektowaga.

Problem with a handheld is they just don't have any transmission power. What gives a regular VHF its transmitting power is the antenna. If you have a good quality 8 ft or bigger antenna mounted at about the highest point you can on your boat NOW YOU CAN TRANSMIT. Once I had a conversation with another boater that was 27 miles away from me. This is important for your safety on the open water.If your in trouble you need to be able to reach out to the Coast Guard on channel 16. There always there on 16 ready for your call. Buy a regular VHF and power it to your 12 volt battery and spend the most you can afford on a quality VHF antenna. Also don't think your cell phone is gonna save ya cause theres no towers on L.Ontario. Once your any distance from shore you have no cell service!

My #1 has been the Stinger NBK in the Stingray size. I have a collection of old Fishlanders #2 size thats always been good for me. Warrior is the new name for Fishlander. Generally a mix of green,glow and black and you can't go wrong. I buy some plain black front silver back spoons and then add tape. I like green,glow,silver and purple ladder tape. Warrior #2 gow alewive and easter egg are 2 I really like. Good Luck! Great time of year!

I've been with Gallagher Charter lakes for quite a few years and I'm very happy with them. I've had a few claims and they were a pleasure to deal with. Had to be towed about 7 miles off of L. Erie couple years ago when main and kicker both failed me. Tow bill was approx 750.00. Submitted claim to Charter Lakes, they reimbursed me 100% no problem. Have not shopped insurance in while cause I'm a happy customer.

Yakima Mag Lips ???? Has anyone tried this bait on L. Ontario? Have seen some video and some adds it looks like an interesting bait. Of course there claiming it works at all speeds and catches all species of fish. Says it can be trolled up to 4.0 mph !? Also supposed to dive up to 20 ft. I'm usually a sucker for a new bait,just wondering if anyone has tried them?

Agree with everyones advice on your making a trip to fish Niagara Bar. My reccomendation for a 1 day charter is Matt Yabonski Wet Net Charters 716-550-0413 or 716-550-9413. getthenetwet.com Spend 1 day on Matts boat and the rest of your time will be way more productive. Also I would suggest coming between May5th and 14th and sign up for the LOC derby that runs during those dates, its a 44,000 payout for the derby with 15,000 for biggest salmon caught. Its usually great fishing and the derby winner usually comes from the Niagara Bar. The place to launch is Fort Niagara State Park IMHO. Gets you closest to good fishing with shortest boat ride. You can register for LOC derby on line at www.loc.org check it out!!

The Trump budget funding cut is NOT a 97% general cut to the EPA. It's a direct 97% cut to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This program has been in place for many years and has positive results that we've all seen. I remember Lake Erie in the 1960's it was pretty disgusting. Anyhow Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has had bipartisan support in congress for many years but doesn't seem to be a priority to this administration. Even Chris Collins republican/conservative from the Buffalo area has voiced his concern about these proposed cuts to the Great Lakes. Collins has supported increased funding for Great Lakes Restoration in recent years. Collins has been a huge Trump supporter but apparently there not going to agree on this one. We all need to be watchful and ready to make our voices heard. On my personal priority list my Great Lakes Fishing and recreation rates way above my interest in politics.