Reel Doc

That's why the fish are hungry, they know you have Jerky on board!!

Beautiful fish!! This morning I threw different speeds, different colors of flies and spoons, moved from 100-250 fow and for the number of marks, very slow bite.....that said, when fishing solo and more things to do in a day, I typically try to have dry lines by 9 in the morning. Today I broke the rule and stayed out until 10. 😉

Solo trip from Dean's Cove on a nice overcast early morning. Went South on the West side and marked fish hugging the bottom and not biting between 90 and 130, then they spread out some from 140-200 with most between 50 and 100 feet down. With so many targets I was hoping to be busy but just slow and steady mix of smaller salmon and lake trout hitting spoons off riggers. Sk8man, you should know I used your sliding cheater recipe with some good success. Best fish of the day was a 3 lb lake trout that hit a cheater. Thought it would be a salmon as fought long and hard all the way in. Just before quitting at 10 a couple Lakers finally went after flies. I suspect that the thermocline is setting up as before coming in I cruised out to 250-300 fow and many marks between 60 and 90 feet down. Nothing hit but by then the sun was out and the lake was getting flat so probably not ideal timing. Minimal flea trouble today.

Looks like Seneca lake has fish after all. Over the next couple years with no lampreys it will be right back. Agreed the small ones taste the best! Just like deer, you can't eat the horns on a big buck and his meat is musty. Spring born or yearlings are the best eating!

That's a beauty!

No worries on the slow response. I've found freezing lake trout really causes it to lose flavor and texture. You think the milk helps it freeze a little better? Greg

That's awesome stuff!! Judging by the recent photos posted here, the next generation will have some great fishermen and women! 👍

I guess I should have followed you this morning. Went North out of Dean's and from 6-7 could not find fish anywhere from 120-250. Scooted over South of Long Point and still few marks, even checked the middle in case thermocline setting up but nothing much. Came back across just North of Thirsty Owl and found some fish mostly in 160-180 fow but only the short salmon were interested. By far the slowest morning I've had this month. Just Wednesday North of Dean's was really active with mostly Lakers in 170-200 fow at 50-70 down but they vanished in 4 days. Won't be able to get out for a couple weeks now so hope you all keep finding them. 👍 I'll be reading to pick up some tips for mid-July! 😉

I followed his instructions including the same coating. They were great. Might add some Old Bay seasoning to the coating next time to give it a slight kick. 😁

Those fried fillets look great. Now you mentioned after the milk soak that you freeze them. Is that a short freeze so the meat sets up and holds together for frying? Have some soaking and ready to fry tonight. Thanks, Greg

All good!! I'm enjoying the pics, especially the All-Star. I say this as I am in Philadelphia waiting for my 17 year old's next baseball game to start.

Looks like you had a great crew to take fishing! 👍 Thanks for the pictures.

Sharing your trip with us!!

Great looking fish. Looks like you have that lake figured out. Totally agree on the blessings we have to be able to fish and get the family involved. As parents we set the example, and having spent the past few years setting limits on social media and video game time for our kids, it's a challenge for sure. Thanks for

I completely agree. My wife says I'm like an excited kid just getting ready to go fishing so with a fish on that's the look. That pic has my vote for best of the year.

Those pictures of the kids are priceless. Enjoy the week!!