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One of the other things that happens is they hit the flasher, dodger or spinny especially in the Fall but it can and does happen at other times.
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X2 on crimping. ....just needs to be done carefully.
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Yep. not a whole bunch of options I guess. If you have a smaller boat you may ant to try the launch at Trident if it is still available rather than traveling to the other end to the state launch although it is better there. Also be alert to the possible presence of blue/green algae that can pool up to look like someone spilled green paint in the lake at the south east corner of the lake by the launch if the wind is toward that direction.
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I think that is about it as far as I know of. There is some sort of boat storage place at the north end on East Lake Road but that wouldn't be real convenient to launch even if they do rent a space. Choose your space carefully at Trident as it can be congested in there with the parked boats and cars and you could get blocked in. I haven't launched there in a long time but as I remember their small launch there is very uneven and lop-sided and it can be difficult getting your boat back straight on the trailer if you decide to launch there instead of the state launch.
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Nice going Guff. They were in that arm big time during the ice fishing there and we nailed a few on the light tackle and they were fun. Many were very skinny though for their size and had empty stomachs then.
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Fires are terrible Andy and thankfully it sounds as though everyone is safe and that is the main thing. Really sorry to hear that you lost so much. It also sounds as though you have a positive attitude towards a new start and that is very important as well. You'll get back in gear it will just take time and gradually putting things together in time. Keep your chin up. Sometimes new starts can produce very positive things that were unanticipated and new opportunities as well. I'm sure you have a lot of folks here squeezing for you.
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Pultneyville
Sk8man replied to john1947's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
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I have the X4D. There are no silver bullets out there that guarantee fish but it is a VERY useful tool that enables you to add some important pieces to the catching puzzle by providing useful information in making decisions about trolling, boat and lure speed, identification of potentially productive sections of water, and offers information about how fast your lure may be going down below. It also helps sort out to a degree current direction and intensity,and a closer approxlmation of lure depth which may differ considerably from the downrigger counter because of current strength and direction and blowback or water resistance to the downrigger weight. All of this information still depends on your skill as a fisherman in interpretation of it in conjunction with your depth finder information, your ability to process other cues (such as angle of lines and downrigger wire etc.as well as what the water temperature information may mean for the given target species. Actual experience with these "tools" is the best tool of all in increasing skill and increasing success rates.
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x2 on the 124 mm (sometimes referred to by the number 5) Deeper Diver for the reasons dawg indicated. I have a bunch of the others but don't use them often anymore
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No longer in business. Sometimes there are some of the spoons sold right here on LOU....just have to keep an eye out for, them. I think there were some posted fairly recently so might want to look through the postings.
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Sold / Closed Crestliner Aluminum Boat 18' 7"
Sk8man replied to dremarquis's topic in Boats for Sale
I really find it hard to believe that someone hasn't snapped up this boat. It has put money fish in the box in numerous derbies when I've also fished in nearby in my own boat and I've seen it out in all sorts of weather capably holding its own real well on Seneca Lake. It is set up great for multispecies fishing as well as jigging for trout and trolling etc. The guy who owns it is a very reputable and capable fisherman who is just moving to another boat as many folks do. There have to be folks out there looking to get into the game wanting a proven boat set up for fishing that is just sitting waiting for the right person who doesn't have one already. It would even make a great winter fishing boat on the Fingers for someone who may have a larger less manageable one for that purpose. -
Teach this Salty Dog About Mud Chickens
Sk8man replied to taz_pagri's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
Not a dumb question....I think the presentation is actually more important than the jig itself some folks use them unpainted. I favor white colored ones and usually use the ball type but if you have active fish below you and "tease' them with the action of the jig and bait they don't seem to care what the shape of the jig is. A lot of the success comes from watching your depth finder being able to spot the jig, its action, and the response of the fish to the action and then exploiting that relationship to get them to hit. -
Teach this Salty Dog About Mud Chickens
Sk8man replied to taz_pagri's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
Although gulp may work....the mental set you adopt is more important than the bait itself. These lake trout also feed while suspended as well as on the bottom so they are a little different than the primarily bottom oriented fluke or flounder so they are fished somewhat differently. They respond well to the tubes and plastic shad or flukes on the jig while actively jigging them. -
Teach this Salty Dog About Mud Chickens
Sk8man replied to taz_pagri's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
taz we usually use 1-1 3/4 oz. jigs for the lakers on the Finger Lakes so the 30 braid should still work. The Hopkins type jigs in that weight work with tubes or flukes about 4-5 inches long and especially in white color. In addition to drifting along the bottom as I'm sure you are used to these fish often require active jigging and fast reeling up on the jig to get them to hit as they are not totally bottom feeders. Often they hit when reeling up the jig or lowering it to the bottom which needs to be frequently repeated. Check this out: https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/73943-jigging-up-a-yard-long-lake-trout/ -
What should I do
Sk8man replied to srharrison's topic in Welcome to Lake Ontario United - Fishing Forum
When fishing for walleyes lure speed and depth run can be critical to success. On Erie you are not always fishing them shallow as you might be in someplace like Honeoye where the max. depth of the lake is about 30 ft. I know we tend to think of making fishing easier with the autopilot but it offers little in the way of information about actually catching the fish....it is basically nice to have and especially if fishing solo The ones geared to electric trolling motors do offer a special ability if you can hover over fish and stay on spot while jigging . On big lakes like Erie the walleye suspend a lot in some deeper water than other shallower lakes. In the summer months especially, temperature and lure speed can become very important in catching them. Although the autopilot can be helpful in navigating to specific spots and also returning to port from distant spots, the Fishawk X4D combined with a good fishfinder can become invaluable or crucial in locating and targeting active fish. Personal opinion take it for what it is worth... -
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Have 7 roller rods 4 for wire dipsys (2) 6 1/2 ft and (2) 8 1/2 ft) and 3 for Seth Green rigs and love every one of them. Oh! and another 5 Seth Greens.....almost forgot about them
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Part of the problem in any of these situations is that fish vision is different than ours in that their eyes are placed differently on their head (sides) such that they don't have the same ability we do for binocular vision which is required for true depth perception.
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Doubletap Rob's post on the coppers is one of the best on LOU. It will give you a great grounding in copper setups..
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