Sk8man
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I'd get an F150 pickup if it were me gas mileage is pretty good (almost double the Trailblazer) and you can haul just about anything. I love my 2005 Expedition but it is rusting badly (southern vehicle- never again) and only get about 11 mpg and less while towing. The newer ones may be better on gas but they are really expensive.... P.S. I started out towing this boat (total wt. about 3,200 with a 1999 Ford Explorer V-8 (Eddie Bauer) and although it did tow the boat it struggled and at 55-60 on the road t was like the tail wagging the dog. After all sorts of trailer and boat on/off the trailer tongue adjustments I realized it was the fact that the trailer wheelbase was wider than that of the tow vehicle by quite a bit. I bought the Expedition (V-8 350) and problem solved ...tows like a dream.I am mentioning it because most folks would never think about that influence....something to consider for a tow vehicle. -
Hope it isn't wire or line in the prop shafts......good luck with it Nick.
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To those of you whose father's are still alive and in your lives I'd like to say make the most of every day with them while you are able. Time has a way off sneaking up quickly and those opportunities are gone forever. The same applies to fathers and their children...spend the time with them every chance you get....things and opportunities don't last forever but memories do. Happy Father's Day! -
Yes I shared that experience with my dad on my maiden voyage with my 13 ft Whaler way back when. I backed down into the water with my dad holding the lines at the marina and went to drive away and looked in the rear view mirror of my ancient F100 truck to see the boat filled with water....luckily we were able to get it back on the trailer. My dad laughed his ass off. I can still see that image in my mind after all these years.... -
Mike I'll be on the look out for it ....and if find some will share. -
I don't think walleye fishing gets much better than that Justin WTG -
A couple years ago I would have said fluoro but after having some commercial fluoro flies break at the knot on big kings I went back to 50 lb Big Game for flies (including my own home made ones without problems) but I use a 20 lb fluoro leader off 30 lb Blood Run Sea Flee mono for anything else (e.g. spoons or sticks) on Lake O (other than Spring browns in close 12 lb fluoro leader). My feeling is that fluoro is brittle and has problems with knot strength and kings can strike with a lot of force and torque applied to that part of the setup so it pays to have some stretch (not much with 50 lb Big Game but enough).
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Mike the underside on mine are plain silver....I don't know the official name I call them "half ladder backs" The one on the right looks like it has had glitter nail polish used on it and the eyes on the first two look like "add on's" as mine have eyes like the third one.
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Nice going Mike and company -
Really cool! Congrats on the new record fish -
Nothing like seeing those iridescent eyes coming through the water toward you at night and knowing immediately what's on the other end of the line -
Redeye87 has it right.....and I have been fortunate to have seen the evolution of it first hand...right from the old days of us still fishing through the trolling era...Hop has surely paid his dues and spent the time necessary to get things to this point and not just from applying all the newest"gizmos" either. -
Ruff Rider (MIA)
Sk8man replied to bridget's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Hope you have that grill strapped down good Nick ! -
Those walleyes probably hide out dreading his return each time way to go bud.
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If anyone can put onto the walleyes there it is Justin
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Fish Hunter -It is unfortunate indeed that a polygraph is viewed to be necessary but in the past it is alleged that in an early Seneca Lake derby someone entered a potentially winning fish that was actually from Lake Ontario and when they examined the stomach contents etc. they were still frozen. The DEC guy at the weigh in detected that it wasn't a Seneca fish. Unfortunately when money is involved some folks will do anything and fortunately they are a very small minority.
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Sean, To avoid the arthritis you have to eat tomatoes on your subs
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For Sale : USA Cannon Mag 5 ST Downriggers
Sk8man replied to Bob Darling's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Bob, You might want to give them a little more time...they may grow on you as you get used to them. Going from manual downriggers to electrics is a major leap and it takes time to get used to....you could be kicking yourself later. At that same point I thought my 10 A's were too fast 30 years ago I think they and I have both slowed down with time.... -
Yes sometimes things are kinda like the news... we hear about the negatives but there are all sorts of positives out there that go without mention. Good to know that info and it sounds as though you got lucky as far as the problem too
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Not a south Seneca lake issue that is for sure....those guys are great. ....despite my busting pre-derbies
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WTG Chad! We do really appreciate your efforts and I personally know how time intensive this stuff can be.....this is a wonderful website frequented by great people so your contribution to our fishing community can't be over stated . This site has opened a lot of doors helping many people to further enjoy and succeed in our sport. Thanks. Les
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WTG Chris....too bad you didn't have any action though
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Best of luck to you.
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It was $5000. for overall winner and 2,000 for largest laker (second place overall)
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Wow! It's weeks after the MEMORIAL DAY derby and Poke is still "seething". The second place finisher from Interlaken is a very good buddy of mine and we both learned this stuff fishing together starting back in the early 70's and I was with him at the awards ceremony and he told me that both he and the derby winner were given (separate) polygraphs and asked very pointed and detailed questions concerning their catches and behavior while doing it and they both passed with flying colors.....should be "case closed". There have been dishonest instances in the past and some suspected as well but when things have been checked out as best as they can be and come up "negative" you have to forget the "conspiracy stories". These guys who won were reportedly within the guidelines of the derby and legally catching a great fish and all of us enjoyed their account of it and are very happy for them.