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20 hours ago, Gowiththefloat said:

 

Hey guys. I have the depth raider unit with the spring coil that goes on the black cable for speed and depth transmission . Wondering if there is a good way to set this up with Scotty riggers that have auto stop beads. Seems the beads would catch the spring and cause damage. Any ideas on how to rig this better? Maybe just use a rubber stop that ends at the top of the rigger end instead of the beads? Tha k's in advance.

 

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I've got an extra Scotty antennae. Check your PM

20 hours ago, whaler1 said:

Got some pretty funny looks and a couple of honks pulling the roadkill off 490 in Victor today. I wonder what the folks think I do with it. One of the guys at work told another guy that as good as it is, he’s not eating anymore of my snack sticks Ha Ha!!!


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I'd wear a white coat and a chefs hat while dragging the roadkill. That will keep the drive by folks guessing for sure. 

4 hours ago, Yankee Troller said:

 

No, but I do recommend a ML action rod. I've run 8' and 9' ML rods. Both work fine.

Are those the ML rods from Fat Nancy's?  Streamside or Riverside?

1 hour ago, GAMBLER said:

At least you will not have to sit in jail, you will be out on bail!

Or no bail at all.  Just an appearance ticket   

https://1000islandslive.com/man-flips-ice-boat-over-in-alexandria-bay-ny-video-footage/

Just got this on an e-mail. 

You probably could run mono, 20-30lb?,  because of the short leads. Trying to release any dipsey with longer leads would be difficult or impossible because of line stretch. Braid or wire is the preferred way to go.

15 hours ago, VooDoo said:

 

Not sure of what heading to put this under, but anyone have any dealings with Boat US. I see they offer assistance if you break down on the water and even have coverage for trailer break down and tow vehicle break down. Looks like price is pretty decent. I trailer a lot for long distances and this could be well worth it if they are any good.

 

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Highly recommend the Boat US Unlimited Trailer Tow Assist for $14.00.  Have used it on trips to 1000 Islands several times. Coupled with the Boat US app on your phone it made contact very easy. 

Jimski makes a good point about on the water towing. Find out where they will be dispatched from before you decide to go for unlimited water towing. 

4 hours ago, jimski2 said:

 

Try this on Google

 

 

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I think he wants you to search Carp Madness on U-Tube.      

18 hours ago, Missdemeanor said:

Couldn't bring myself to hunt popcorn ducks on the last day...
This is January ...Im supposed to be killing big Bull Cans... Instead I get to hunt stale birds that have been cracked at since Nov 30
Looks like I'm going to go on out of state hunts to have to get my Can fix.
Did grab a couple of mint redheads this AM....


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That Jackson is a handsome brute.  

My parents took me up there around 1963 for tours of the dam and locks. Don't remember much, I was only 10.    

Kevin

Very cool.  Thanks Todd

38 minutes ago, rolmops said:

I know that this sounds weird,but at this point in time, it is not the Feds that are protecting the cormorants. It is a decision that was made by a local judge about 4 years ago that forbade the culling of cormorants in any other way than addling the eggs.This turned over a decision allowing the culling of cormorants.

the town of Brighton, NY had a severe problem with Canadian geese and in order to solve this problem, the town organized a volunteer group that went out to addle the goose eggs. They were armed with swamp gear (hip waders), umbrellas and spray bottles with some sort of oil that sealed off all air from the embryos after it was sprayed onto the eggs.

Maybe just possibly we can gather some volunteers for a few Saturdays to go to cormorant colonies and addle their eggs. It is not as exiting as shooting them, but it does get the job done. If any of you good people have contact with DEC officials we might even get their support.

Rolmops- I am not an expert, but you state a few misconceptions. Cormorants have been federally protected since 1972 under the Migratory Bird Act. Decisions on culling are made by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Animal rights groups got a federal injunction on culling/shooting, oiling and whatever 4-5 yrs ago. This may be what you are referring to.  Only in 2019 did the USFWS allow some limited  shooting permits on aquaculture fish farms down south. Our DEC has their hands tied. 

As far as nest oiling, cormorants roost/nest in trees. Not practical. 

I agree it is a major problem not only with fish stocks, but these  winged rats have destroyed several islands in Irondequoit Bay with others severely damaged. Gallo and Stoney saw this years ago. 

On 12/18/2019 at 8:55 AM, brucehookedup said:

Glad it's over. I still say NY should make it a 9 day gun season and keep the other deer hunting time frames the same. Now it's time to have some fun and run the hounds for bunnies.

Hunt em up Stella!!    

There a numerous posts on spring/summer brown fishing. Do a search up above and be prepared to do some reading.  

On 12/15/2019 at 8:21 AM, Oxbow Custom Rods said:

I’ve only pulled stick baits for Browns in the spring. I was curious if y’all have had success dragging spoons or other baits for early season Browns. 

1 hour ago, whaler1 said:

Fishing’s great right now.


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Beautiful pic!!!

Trolling off Webster Park summer of 2017 we spotted a floating decomposing king. As we got next to it we saw something flashing 2 ft underneath it. Made a swing back and netted the stinky thing and found a new 2 Face Pro Troll attached to a stud fly in it's mouth. And it has been the hot combo since then. 

#10 marine gauge should be good. Easy to work with and handle the load

Couldn't resist

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https://chinookdiver.com/rudders
Check this site out.

Has anyone tried to make their own rubber extensions by simply bolting a bigger price of metal to their current rudders? 

14 hours ago, spoonfed-1 said:

Furuno.Never had a reason to look elsewhere.

X3.  Matched with an Airmar thruhull transducer. 

2 hours ago, Legacy said:

Spro heavy swivel

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X2 on the Spro heavy swivel. The best part is you can pass the copper thru twice before you do your haywire twist. 

On 11/1/2019 at 1:27 PM, RiggedSFC said:

 

No. Buyer picks up or pays s/h


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And the pickup location would be?

38 minutes ago, Bosun Cowboy said:

X2. Call Bob Yax and Thor. 585 797 9683. That Little Dachsund has found 2 giants for me in the last few years.


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I've seen that little dachshund at work on a buddy's buck. Amazing. Just don't try to pet it. A nasty little bugger.    

$$$$. I don't do it either but know many who do

Don't forget small dipseys on 3 settings and short leadcores for targeting top 20 FOW.