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Started fishing at 10am and planned to fish till dark. We worked the inside waters from the lighthouse to the plant. Had one hit directly in front of plant on a die hard spoon down 12 over 55'. it was a small 16" King. made a couple more passes nothing. Pushed out to deeper water. marked alot of bait and fish between 140-200 FOW. couldnt get a rod to fire, I was running one shallow rigger and one deep, 3 dipsy's spread throughout the column, a core line down the chute all pulling a mix of spoons, and one flasher/fly. decided to pick up and head the other direction. we ran 10 miles to Moon beach and set up the inshore program there fishing back towards the lighthouse. took one fish on a 2 color core pulling a orange spin dr / coho fly over 14 FOW that came unbuttoned before we saw it. That was it. I was pulling sticks off the boards and spoons off the riggers. coverd water from 8-25 FOW. TOUGH FISHING but hey thats fishing. still a beautiful day to be on the water.

Good job. What was the water temp and did you go east or west 'Bout Time Mike

Yes all fish came on surface. Flatlined off boards and shallow riggers. I tried deeper with no luck. Biggest fish of day was 9.4 lb brown that ripped a spoon out of my hand as I was about to hook it to rigger and we were in 26 FOW 'Bout Time Mike

Ran a quick 4 hour trip this morning out of Oswego. Got a later start then I wanted not setting lines until 7am. Pushed my way towards the plant trying the inside waters. Didn't move a rod for almost an hour them I hit 20 FOW and rods started popping. Stayed in 20-50 FOW and ended going 16 for 20. Browns, Steelheads, coho, and an Atlantic. Couldn't get a king for the sweep. No real color combination was better than the other. Took fish off the boards on fire tiger, clown, blue white, black silver rapalas and 4-8 down on the riggers pulling 42nd, SSW, die hard, and goby spoons. 'Bout Time Mike

Very nice 'Bout Time Mike

Great job. What depth of water were you were working? 'Bout Time Mike

There are kings being caught in the Same water as browns. I did find some water that was pushing 50 degrees. I haven't heard of anyone specifically targeting them but do know there a few around 'Bout Time Mike

Pm sent 'Bout Time Mike

Thanks!!! I finally have it outfitted the way I want it ( for a couple weeks anyway) - lol 'Bout Time Mike

Went out today for my solo shakedown trip. Launched @ 1:30pm and fished until 6pm. Ended up going 8 or 9 for 11 or 12. Took fish off just about every combination. Fire tiger, clown, blue orange, black silver, goby color sticks off boards. Goby, die hard, and SSW spoons off rigger down 3-5. Found two pockets of 49 degree water one east and one west of chute where most of the fish came from.mostly cookie cutters in 2-3 lb range. A couple nicer ones around 5-7 lbs. worked 6 -12 FOW - all fish released to fight another day 'Bout Time Mike

AGREE -

What is everyone using for mainline with these. I have them and love them but have had a handful crack where the set screw is trying to tighten it down. I'm running 10 or 12 lb Berkley. I can't remember which 'Bout Time Mike

State park launch is clear. There is visible ice along wall near chute. You could possibly get out just be careful 'Bout Time Mike

I talked to guy who lives on the bay and he said all ice from south broke up and is jammed in the north end blocking the chute. I will be heading up tomorrow and let you know what I find 'Bout Time Mike

This half way down the bay on the east side / almost directly across from Bayside / taken 2 hours ago Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

what is wromg with it? If it is the motor on a electric model, they are just MOPAR power window motors. you could either get one from a junk yard or take it to someone to have the brushes rebuilt

I had an opportunity to fish San Juan PR and couldnt pass it up. We flew down Monday morning and arrived at the hotel at 1:00pm. checked in just unpacked and relaxed by the pool and enjoyed the warm and sun We met up with the captain Monday night and went over the weeks plan. We fished Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday trolling for Mahi, Sails, Marlins, etc. Fishing was slow. we covered alot of water and maganed a couple bites but tough fishing overall. Boated one White Marlin, and one Barricuda for 24 hours of trolling. We fished Thursday Night for Snook and Tarpon. Ended up with a decent Tarpon Friday morning was our last shot at the Big Marlin we had our eyes set on. we were greeted with 15-18' swells on the ocean. We turned back to port and decided to take out the bay boat in search of Snook, and Tarpon again. I landed a decent snook and another nice Tarpon. On our way back in there were Iguanas all ove the place warming themselves in the sun. Our mate (who spoke 3 words of english) jumped out of the boat onto a pier chased after the iguana eventually catching one bringing it back to the boat, held it up and said "CHICKEN !!!!". i almost died laughing. we returned to the dock, he cleaned the Iguana, the Snook, and cut us a fresh Panu (breadfruit) from the tree. He cooked it all up and it was delicious (iguana was a little tough - though) All in all it was a great trip. Beautiful weather everyday and the ocean and scenery were amazing. the fushing could have been better but it sure beat starring at the bay and waiting for the ice to melt

The ice in the bay is still 10-18" thick in parts. Even with the mild weather coming I'm guessing it will be the 3rd week of April before the ice is gone.

Interested in the setup - please post a pic if you find one Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United