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    Basically "using the right tool for the job". For jigging and still fishing CHIRP can help define things better, standard 50/200 or 83/200 transducers excel in trolling but the match to the unit is critical as is fine tuning things for the particular unit. Not all standard transducers are of the same quality either. The Airmars have a long history of solid performance.
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    WTG Kevin. That is what fishing should be about.....early exposure to a great sport.
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    LL Bean has some grey nylon type that are very light and breathable and they zip above the knee so if you then want short pants you have them. They are well worth the $$ to me....4 seasons on them and plenty more to go. They are also long enough to cover socks so reduces biting there too.
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    I know folks like wearing their shorts and sandals etc. out there but wearing long nylon (breathable) pants and socks and sneakers seems to be the best protection I've found. When doing so they don't seem to come near me but my stubborn buggy buddy is plagued by them with shorts and sandals.......I just shake my head in disbelief that after it happening time after time he still does it. Sorry Bob I know change comes hard for ya
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    I know it may sound a little wimpy but they sell large size heavy duty reusable rubber gloves at the Dollar Store that are easily put on and removed.
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    There are many reasons that folks usually don't share specifics on here and one of the main ones is similar in principle to the issue with mentioning stream fishing data and spot burning. many people see the info on here and places can get fished out. The issue is especially relevant to perch and crappies as they are a "schooling" fish. Some people feel that the supply of these fish is unlimited and that no matter how many are taken they just replenish themselves "magically".somehow. It takes crappies and perch quite awhile to mature and since they aren't protected during spawning or at any other times of the season they are quite vulnerable despite the magical thinking of the naysayers. The trout and salmon fishing on open lakes is a very different animal because the fish are dispersed within the fishery rather than concentrated in major schools and they are protected by regulations during much of the spawning season.....big difference. Usually information regarding these species is transmitted by PM on here rather than being posted generally.
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    Cayuga Cayuga Fleas

    Sk8man replied to tpr3939's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion

    The fleas will usually be present until the water temps come down in the Fall. The fleas are not always clustered in every spot or in all strata within the water column. This is probably why some folks get into them in concentrations that differ throughout the lakes as well as within a given lake. The fishook type of flea seems the most problemmatic and most difficult to remove. In short, you can't rely on second hand information and should prepare for the worst until Fall water temp reduction.
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    Fish poisoning can take many forms because they have a plethora of bacteria on them. Any cut is particularly vulnerable. My son found that out a couple years ago ice fishing and a 16 lb pike he released nailed him badly and he had to eventually get antibiotics to curb the infection. It can lead to blood poisoning and potentially death if gets to the heart so it is nothing to mess around with. I carry antibacterial hand sanitizer on board the boat and triple antibiotic cream in an emergency kit as well
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    Really nice post Pete You had a great opportunity to see very knowledgeable guys in action....doing what they do best. Brian is at the top of his game and the derby/tourrnament stuff is right up his alley and you had a special look at it. I always enjoy your posts Pete as you have a great flair for writing and do so with humility as well
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    Definitely the way to go. 1.3 - 1.8 and you should be golden
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    Mike is exactly right. I would only add that the velocity of the wind from any direction can become critical. At about 10 mph the lakes will develop white caps from the north and south direction and the waves will build as you go further from either direction so if you are in a small boat it can become real important because it can be deceptive the closer to land you are in the prevailing wind condition. Keuka Lake is a bit of an oddity as it is kind of like fishing three different lakes because of the three branches orientation. On the west branch a strong west wind can become like a north or south is on the other two branches. The larger Finger Lakes are nothing to mess around with in a small boat if the wind is strong regardless of direction. The exception might be hunkering down in a carefully selected cove or bay in which the wind is blocked by land form elements such as steep banks and/or significantly elevated treeline which exist on some of the lakes.
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    And sometimes it is because he is breathing (and not even hard breathing)
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    Another potential disaster is all the boats that watch them from boats that travel in the dark full blast after fireworks. It happens every year on Canandaigua and I've seen it x 10 at Alexandria Bay.
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    Good luck
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    baitballin you seem to be on the right track and your comments above should be taken as a mature response to the situation and you deserve respect for doing that. Sometimes the emotions get in the way of things with some issues on LOU and most of us have regretted our exact wording and things said while emotions were running high....a lot of it relates to human nature. You also hit on something that is often overlooked and that is the intention conveyed in written wording and how it is perceived by a diverse audience. Whether email message, forum comments, or even written lettersw to people they have serious limitations from a communication standpoint. During actual face-to-face conversations you have the benefit of assessing someone's facial expressions, their tone of voice, and even their physical behavior. It is a reason that humor of various types can easily be misunderstood online for example. The important thing is that misunderstandings and /or misrepresentation of actual intentions are straightened out to the best of one's ability....that is the hallmark of personal maturity. We all need to maintain a recognition of the limitations of written responses, learn from our mistakes along the way, and try to be tolerant of others when issues get blown out of perspective. We are all learning here regardless of age, experience, or level of expertise and we share a common goal of making our sport better through our efforts.
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    I hope you are right about 2021 but it may be quite optimistic given the numbers seen of adults already in the fishery. Also it will depend on any further planned treatments and the subsequent success/failure of them;one treatment isn't going to do it.
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    I was messing with ya I knew it was a typo
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    Might be a bit pricey for many folks
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    The water is generally less than 15 ft. until a few miles from the park south (near Canoga). When we camp at the park I launch out of Dean's Cove which is also on the west side of the lake down a few miles south from the park. There is a good launch ramp there and you park in the elevated lot above and there is a payment kiosk both at the top parking area and down near the ramp itself. I believe the fee is $7.00 (I have an Empire pass) so I am assuming the $7.00 fee amount).
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    Yeah and someone doing it doesn't have to exercise or workout any more either
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    x2 on Whaler1 and Gamblers statements.
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    The only time the lampreys are vulnerable is in the amocoete (larval) stage so treatment timing is crucial to reducing their numbers. The timing and weather conditions can also relate to long term effectiveness as flooding on breeder streams allows the spawning adults to get over barriers as well. It takes several years after treatment to see major results or treatment impact in reducing their numbers as there are always various year class adults in the lake
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    Brian gave you some real good advice. Something I would add is that long coppers take a long time to reel in even with the right gear ratio reels.This can be significant if you have inexperienced or young folks reeling them in. Additionally it can be hard on the fish if you intend to release them. You can also get increased depth on shorter dedicated coppers such as 200's and 300's by adding snap weights to them shortening the distance in reeling them in. You can get an estimate of how much weight does what to them by attaching a Fishhawk TD setup at a given speed say 2.0 mph. Notice that I said "estimate" because that is just what it is as is running them clean because there are a lot of factors that govern how deep or shallow they actually run (e.g. variations in boat speed, underwater currents. what you have as a lure, use of attractors before the lure etc. and the TD itself) but it does give a better idea than just guessing.
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    Looks like a great "immediately get started trout and salmon fishing" kit
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    Goodness begets goodness Brian. They know you are a standup guy and hell of a fisherman as do the rest of us that know you.
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