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Another example where persistence pays off -
Over the years I have tried to give tips on here based on my own experiences on the Fingers, and I always keep my eye out for things that I feel work real well. I know this one may backfire on me as giving out "top secret" things that should be kept to myself but I couldn't resist mentioning this before the upcoming derbies because I believe it is something special. It is the use of Elmer Hinckley spoons. I have been using them for awhile now and they are by far the best I have ever seen. The real gold and silver plating on them makes them show up for a lot further than nickel plated stuff. It is so shiny that they are hard to photograph without reflections of other stuff. The hardware on them is superb. They are about all I use now. Is this a plug for the owner? Yes; but totally voluntary and without his knowledge. I always feel good about supporting quality stuff and especially when it is made by one of our own guys on LOU. These spoons were originally developed in the late 1800's specifically for the Finger Lakes (in Naples, NY for Canandaigua Lake in particular). Anyway, just wanted to pass it along before the derbies in case someone is hoping to increase their chances. My wife made an interesting comment when she saw the spoons (she has no interest in fishing). She said "Those things look like they belong in my jewelry box" -
Nice one! If you (or anyone else for that matter) ever need to buy more fixed hook Sutton's for pulling copper let me know. I have a bunch. -
After fishing the derby for 60 years I've seen all of the ups and downs both in fish populations and number of participants. Despite some close win calls over the years I have placed a bunch of times but never won. What keeps me coming back has always been the challenge of trying to figure out the fish and what adjustments I have to make to the conditions and my tactics. The sporting challenge is everything; not the money. Even after all these years and the changing conditions I still get excited every year about the derby and look forward to seeing old friends out there and kicking around ideas and theories. And after things may not turn out well I always say to myself "maybe next year". That is part of the game and keeping that excitement alive is a mentally healthy thing to do.
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Boat launch at Canandaigua lake in Woodville
Sk8man replied to kempie's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
A friend told me yes they are in not at the north end yet though -
If specifically targeting browns my choice would be either Fairhaven or Sodus Point as some of the best brown fishing in Spring may be found there from Pultneyville to east of Fairhaven is usually very good for browns early on in the season.
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Spring perch fishing
Sk8man replied to Jason F's topic in St. Lawrence River Fishing Reports - 1000 Islands Fishing
Nice going Kevin. Did you hook up an air hose to that bottom ones butt? -
I share Fisherdude's concern about whether catch and release fish actually make it after release; especially when netted and placed on a hot deck and coming from warm water. I seldom if ever bring fish into the boat or even net them when in my own boat. I use needle nosed pliers at the side of the boat and use single hooks to facilitate this. I figure if the fish isn't touched or traumatized by netting or bringing into the boat they have a much better chance of survival but the question atill remains: Do they actually make it after the fisght (maybe lactic acid buildup might croak them?). This method doesn't apply to walleyes or perch however. If they are big enough they are bled out and "coolerized" -
I took the live one and it was the whole day but friends also took it too so it went by pretty fast. After 60 years on the water some of it was familiar
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exactly it. -
Niagara 12/16
Sk8man replied to whaler1's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Nice going Bill Always a great time when your kids are into it to the same degree as you -
Lying poacher to pay record amount for illegal take of trophy buck
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I fully agree with Rob. I have used it on all my rigger rods for about ten years or so. As said there is no PERFECT answer when the fleas are highly dense but under the usual conditions it works well. There may be a caveat though when the coating on it dissipates over time (possibly UV etc. it can lose a little of its slipperyness, and there is some additional stretch to it compared with Big Game (which I also use for some things), but I have not found this to be a significant problem. I should also mention that some of my reels have had it on for nearly that long with just some yearly trimmings where the above may appear to have occurred, or any abrasions. I know some folks change lines very frequently but this stuff has not lost strength nor have I had any problems with it. It is a slightly larger diameter than 30 lb. Big Game mono but it is much more "supple" than 40 lb anything. Just some reflections to consider.
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My wife and I each got one during the past two weeks.....only with our cars. Way too many out here and they are tame like pets and some idiots actually feed them. Sure wish there were more hunters and less posted land. I think the damage will end up about 15 grand to our cars. -
I've used all the models of Black's (even the original white ones back in the mid seventies), and have experimented with about every one of the other types of releases over time including my own home made ones but I still favor the Blacks. A couple reasons come to mind: they are very predictable when properly used, and they are very "portable" for use on other peoples boats (when they are OK with it). I have for years set the tension on mine when fishing for trout and salmon by using an inexpensive digital luggage scale (e.g. Walmart luggage section). For normal trolling for trout I set it to release at 3-3.5 lbs with spoons and sticks and about 4 lbs when running heavier stuff like flashers or spinneys. The tension maintains very well over time. If I start getting small fish I may take the tension down to 2 1/2 lbs and that usually suffices. In terms of "portability" I have modified the outrigger version by adding a super heavy duty swivel and welding the ring so that the release is "bullet proof" as far as not a chance of it giving way. It is many times stronger than the newer release (which is fine but I don't like taking chances on other boats). Another example of "personal preference" and familiarity with what you are used to so there really is no correct answer to releases although some options are better than others. -
Beauties Mike. That Browns spotting is spectacular -
I'm not suggesting this as the BEST solution but it is an option at least -
Good luck.
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Rodents are attracted to the plastic wire covering because it contains urea so covering it somehow with either conduit as suggested or perhaps spraying it with something noxious like WD40 or electrical cleaner spray might inhibit them
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Hey Matt Try Jim Kennedy at Farmline Bait 1-585-394-5890. He may be able to help you. (between Canandaigua and Clifton Springs) I just checked with Jim and he does have fatheads right now Matt. -
There is a launch right there at the park but it is shallow draft and especially when waater level is low. There is another launch about 10 miles south of the park at Deans Cove but it can be a journey to the north end from there depending on the wind direction/velocity. Some smallmouth fishing right near there though and directly across the lake from there. Another option for launching is on the east side of the north end down a few miles called Union Springs. There is some largemouth and smallmouth fishing near there in the weedbeds. All the launches charge to launch. Hopefully you realize that Bass season starts mid June.
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Somebody did a really nice job on that registration form -
" Currents and waves effect the dive curve when you turn the boat more than 30 degrees! ". Another thing often not thought of is that even with slight turns of the boat (e.g. autopilot adjustments etc.) there can be important differences in the "lifting" of the diver/lure as well as changes in the speed and action of the lure depending on the side of the boat and currents/waves etc. It can account for differences in the action and catch results although seemingly a subtle difference.
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The Willis is the way to go but the #8 spro swivel is another option that will clear the eylets and tip of most rods.
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I'm anticipating negative reactions to the following comments, but the fact that it has worked for as long as it has speaks for itself. I have used Cannon 10A's since 1985. I have 4 of them. I have had the same wire on two of them since I bought them. They all have 150lb wire. The other two I bought after the first two and replaced the cables about 2000. The specs require only 10 pound weights max and I have adhered to this since I have had them (yest there is blowback plus 100 ft but I can live with it). I have run a Fishhawk Bluetooth probe since about 2016 on one of them. I have been able to afford the newest and latest and greatest replacements all along but I have stuck with the 10A's because of reliability. Other than replacement of the electric cables on each - never a problem in thousands of hours of fishing. Are they slow coming up? yes. Do I care about that? no. I use the time to re-rig my lines and actually view it as a "positive". I set my drag so that when it reaches the top the drag kicks in. I do not have autostop and that is also OK because of the drag setting. I also rigged my probe with a "safety line" via an additional separate wire connection rigged so that the probe will remain if the weight goes. The reason I am saying this is that the "newest latest and greatest thing" is not always the most reliable answer to things, and whatever works - reliability has its merits regardless of age or view regarding it's "outdated" nature.
