bout time

Defiantly a touchy subject with most. I understand your wanting to help and participate but you need to also understand the captains side. Sometimes our fishery can be tough and the difference between getting bites is simply a 5’ +\- setback from the riggers. Not to mention every boat fishes different. We are in a day where riggers are $500+ , rigger weights in excess of $60 or more, flashers, flies etc all adding to a single setup worth $$$ The captain is doing everything he can to put you in position to get a chance to land a fish. When he allows others to rig for him and spends his gas to get to the grounds and back and a rod doesn’t fire the chances of you going back with him are slim. I have mated on many of the top charters on the lake and in most cases I can say this is the norm. On occasions there have been times we have had the clients assist and help and it is definitely a comfort level between us. I also have been on many charters where I paid and I sit back and watch. Use the trip to your advantage and pay close attention to the details. You will be amazed what you can pickup. Talk to the captain and show interest in what he is doing and chances are you will get into his comfort zone. More times than not this will lead to the results you are looking for. Also picture yourself having thousands invested into your vessel and gear and having a perfect stranger jump aboard your boat and start moving rods and changing lures etc. It’s a lot to take in and a lot to think about. In the end it comes down to your overall personality, interest, and the comfort level the captain has with you. It is easy to tell when people really know what they are doing versus the ones who say they do and truly have no clue. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

unfortunately there is always one guy that seems to be the issue. This year especially with the word out that the fishing is lights out i am seeing more and more inexperienced boaters that just dont get it. they see a boat and think they have to fish right next to them to catch fish. i go out of my way to avoid the packs but sometimes i think i have a magnet because there seems to be someone i cant shake. its gets frustrating for sure

On the “bird” units use only 83 kHz. Once on 83 then adjust your sensitivity up to see what you want. Most units will show to 300’ plus but they have to be “dialed” in to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

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How many run a chute copper with a center rigger ? I’ve always run one or another but never together. ‘Bout Time Mike

There have been multiple fiberglass boats 18-23’ and pontoon boats crossing the old wall that washed out all year. The trick is to stay in the middle and trim your motor up and get a good run at it then trailer your motor all the way up and coast over the ledge. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

You can’t delete them. If you log on from a computer or internet Versus the app you can mark them as sold. If you are using the app you can change the title and add sold to it Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

What is everyone favorite meat head to run with the “golden boy” ? Straight meat head or with teasers ? ‘Bout Time Mike

Straight 30lb big game for me. No fluorocarbon for me Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

The Velcro stick works better than most things I’ve tried. Hold the line tight and “saw” the Velcro across the line versus sliding it up and down. I’ve found this to work better for me Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United