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When fishing is easy the learning curve often heads downward. The natural thing when fishing is way off is to figure you're screwing up somehow and it's YOU. Not necessarily the case and the actual reason may complicated and have absolutely nothing to do with you or what you are doing out there and it gets to all of us. We may be experiencing the usual June transition period a little early this year (and it isn't just Lake O) so hang in there
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Sk8man replied to brucehookedup's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
After reading the article it just strengthens my view that the way in which hatchery raised fish ( perhaps lacking environmental awareness, or fear of predators), are being dumped during daylight hours in shallow areas of the lakes providing easy food for the cormorants and gulls is something that needs to be evaluated and changed to give these vulnerable immature, and inexperienced fish a better chance at survival and also save a lot of currently wasted money. At least no matter what the government decides the stocked fish wouldn't be as easy for those scummy things to grab. -
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Or putting their canvas up or down in the middle of the ramp
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Recommendations for someone to estimate damage for a claim
Sk8man replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
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Recommendations for someone to estimate damage for a claim
Sk8man replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
I know it isn't right in the Rochester area but if you don't find one I had this guy do it in the past and he was capable. http://www.fingerlakesboatrepair.com/ -
You guys are too much. Yes Mike (s) fishing both derbies brother and my son with me. I think it may be a tough one but we're up for the challenge. Hopefully get a chance to see both you Mikes out there and good luck to you both Frogger you may want to check with Admiral Byrd on the donuts he likes to keep his in his live well and then forget and turn the water on :>)
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The issue often is sharpness of the hooks whether treble or single. With trebles the three prongs can work against each other in the hard part of the mouth/lip areas (gums) when pressure is exerted on it unless the hook gets further back in the mouth, The single has the advantage of more easily going deeper or to the side of the mouth. Orientation of the single hook on the lure, combined with type of hook point (e.g. upward facing point rather than the common downward position long needle sharp Mustad Stainless Siwash hook point). and hook sharpness will seldom lose fish. As mentioned release tension on rigger can be a factor as well as trolling speed. Take a look a some of the salmon underwater videos and notice that they frequently miss and make several attempts so it can also be possible that the fish doesn't actually grab the hook itself or may grab it in a soft tissue area that can break free. It pays to pay attention to small details like hook sharpness and hook orientation. Other than flies and stickbaits (very small trebles that don't present the same problems that large ones might) I have used the #9510xxx Mustad singles 2/0/3/0 for the last 40 plus years and seldom lose a fish.
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Might have to try fishing a bit north as many fish migrate northerly at this time of year and out deeper as the bait moves to deeper water in many of the Fingers. They may still be in the upper portions of the water column but just out over deeper water and more scattered and harder to spot on fish finders as well.
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1995 Boat Trailer (Not Galvanized) Rust Integrity Question
Sk8man replied to Sea Lion's topic in This Old Boat
Yeah I had one years ago (Holsclaw) that broke right at the ramp in the late Fall and I had to walk to a marina and had to pay full new price for a used trailer because they had me and knew it. The old one rusted though from the inside and I never saw any sign of it beforehand and it broke in half. Next boat I paid for a galvanized trailer and never looked back. -
I've been a Lowance user for many years and their support is terrible and the menus are deeply nested so you have to search for things if not totally familiar with the options.
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It is perhaps not as intuitive as it should be. You may have to play around with the screens by activating the view and start buttons repeatedly until instead of temp it says depth and then hit start and you should be good to go. Mine is in the boat so I can't access it right now for the exact sequence. Just keep messing with the View button and you'll get it
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Seneca Seneca Lamprey Relief on the way
Sk8man replied to Reel Doc's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
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Seneca Seneca Lamprey Relief on the way
Sk8man replied to Reel Doc's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
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Aaron you may want to make up a list of pros (the things you want or need in a living place) and Cons (the things you absolutely don't want or need) e.g. you have young kids so school is important, you may want to eliminate urban environments, you may want to be near lakes etc. but also near shopping or medical services etc. Like cars and boats there is no PERFECT one out there and the decision involves compromises in terms of what is important at a given stage of your life circumstances and what you can afford financially and pretty much only you can answer that question.









