Guppy35

Finally connected with a buck yesterday morning.  Although he isn't the biggest buck, there were several factors that lead to me deciding to take the shot.  I took Monday and Tuesday off from work to hunt, and i told my oldest son (7 years old) that if i happened to kill a buck in the morning either of those days, i would pull him out of school to help track it.  Between that, limited time to hunt the rest of bow season, and the fact that i had my new Tactacam Solo camera on my bow, i decided i was going to let an arrow fly.  I was sitting along the edge of a corn field that was partially chopped the day before by my father-in-law.  At about 7:30, he came wandering through along the edge of the corn field.  I quickly turned my Tactacam on as i saw him approaching, and drew back as he crossed behind some pine branches.  I stopped him broadside at 12 yards and made a good shot on him.  He turned 90° and ran down through the corn field about 50 yards before staggering and falling over.

After that i kept my promise and got my oldest son out of school and him and my 4 year old helped me "track" it.  Their excitement and reaction after finding the buck just reaffirmed my decision to take him was the right one!  As others have said on here, not my biggest bow buck, but one of the most memorable ones.  The tactacam video turned out awesome, but the file is too large to load.

Looking for places within 30-45 minutes of Corning, NY that will winterize a boat (Tracker Targa V-18).  We have a place to store it for the winter, but would like someone to winterize it and go over whatever the standard post-season checklist is.

Thanks!

Sean

37 minutes ago, garrymny said:

I lost my Dad, October 12 due to Covid and the Hospital protocols. He was my hunting buddy for 45 years. He was the finest rifle shot I have ever known. Through those years I chased hundreds of deer out to him, in Pennsylvania. He was an expert at hitting running deer, and I can only think of several times he missed over 45 years. More than that, he was a very fine man and friends to so many. He was 84 and still active. He taught me how to hunt. He taught me how to live and treat others. If your Dad and Mom are still living, don't take it for granted. Visit often. Call often. Sincerely, Garry Mitcham of Clarence NY.

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So sorry for your loss, Garry.

Great buck, congrats Rob!!

Chose the wrong stand the other day. First daylight picture of him and I was sitting a few hundred yards across the gully.


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Sat last night for a few hours to try to fill a few nuisance permit for my in-laws farm.  I didn't get anything, but it was an exciting hunt anyways!  I saw a flock of about 16 turkeys, had three fawns bed down in front of me at different times, and then had this piebald buck come strolling through with another small buck.  I took a couple of great videos of him, and even have him sparring with the other buck for a few seconds, but i'm not sure how to upload videos, so this screenshot will have to do!  It was a very cool experience, first time i've seen one from the stand, and he walked by at 20 yards.

I am looking to purchase a new crossbow, but there are so many options out there now that i'm not sure what to get.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a good, quiet crossbow under $750?

Thanks,

Sean

Thanks, guys!

Les - I won't be fishing the derby this weekend, I will actually be out of town...maybe next year!

Did a morning jigging trip out of Dean's yesterday with my dad and brother.  Launched at 5:30am, and had the first laker in the boat by 5:45am.  Thought it was going to be good bite, but it turned out to be a bit slow with some decent wind at times which made it tough to stay where we wanted to.  We did manage 5 lakers and two bows in the 4 hours that we were there.  Best fish of the day was my 32" laker, that was a fun fight!

I saw a report last week from a charter that an algae bloom was starting to happen on Cayuga.  Just wondering if anyone has a recent report out of Dean's Cove that could say whether the algae bloom is still happening, or how good/bad it is?

Thanks!!

Sean

Hi Mike,

Do you happen to have any more 1oz or 3/4oz jig heads for sale?  I would love to buy some from you if you've got any more available!  

Thanks,

Sean

Try posting in the "Bass Fishing" thread....on the homepage under "Warm Water Fishery".  Most of the posts in the "Finger Lakes" thread are trout/salmon related.  I would guess with the hot temps we've been having lately that the bass have probably moved into slightly deeper water to avoid the sunlight and warmer water.  Try throwing deep diving lures over 15-20 fow or jigs.  If you are fishing in shallower, throw under docks, lily pads, or anything else that might provide shade for the fish.

Well, one of the neighbors shot the buck I had been targeting this year. I guess it's time to move on and find a different one!


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Good luck to everyone tomorrow, shoot straight and stay safe!!

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Not seeing much so far this morning. Thinking about getting down and eating an early lunch on a log to see if it turns my luck around!

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Looking at your arrow and a slightly quartering away shot, i would say you hit just behind the shoulder with the entry, and hit the opposite shoulder blade (and as he took off he broke the arrow off with his shoulder on the entry side).  Looks like you got lung, and even better the arrow was still in there doing damage.  I agree that he's dead, but take your time!

Congrats Rob, nice buck!

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8 minutes ago, machzrcr said:

Finally got a daytime pic of the buck i am chasing after 2 years. first picture we have ever got in the day. And i have to work tonight looks like im not getting sleep tomorrow after work.

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I'm sure there are a number of people on here that would be willing to cover the stand for you!

18 minutes ago, bout time said:

 

You see more deer in one night than I do all season. I’m excited to see one or two a day out my way. Love following you guys and all the stories. Makes for my long “eventless” sits tolerable


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Mike

 

I'm with you on this one!  It's a good sit if i see a deer or two.  Can't blame the farmers for protecting their crops, but the damage permits have really killed the deer population around me.

Les - you're telling me! Four kids 6 and under sure keeps me busy, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Good luck to everyone this morning, feels like a great morning!

Holy cow Sean it seems like just last week your daughter was born....man is time flying[emoji2]

Well we had an exciting hunt tonight! 7 doe, 2 small bucks and a 2 1/2 year old 8 point. Then right before dark we had a bear come through at 40 yards. I think its save to say she's hooked!

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Took my daughter out tonight for her first sit ever! Hoping to see something, but I don't have high hopes since she's so excited that she can't sit still or be quiet [emoji23] Oh well, it's all part of the experience!

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Sorry, not heading up until Saturday, but let us know how you do! We cant decide if we want to launch from Dean's or T-Falls

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I would try posting in the Finger Lakes thread, there are a lot of people on that thread that fish Cayuga.

Thanks for the replies.  I guess my thinking was that you would feel a laker doing it's typical headshake, but i hadn't thought about the fact that it could have been foul hooked.  We will never know, but that is one of the things i love about the finger lakes is that there is always that mystery!  Can't wait to get back out there.