Sk8man

I'm sure we're going to miss you and your reports Ed ....but I can hear the brown trout clapping from here

Nice going Tracy! problem now is.... how do you top that one? Answer: keep hanging out with Justin

Very touching story Vince and it sure ignites the imagination to think about times past with our own relatives and sharing moments of triumph in the field as well as on the water. Nothing like sharing those joys with the folks you love. Congrats to Mark on a great feat and to you for being a great brother. Les

Yep....my kid has been fishing with me derbies and all since he was 2 /2 yrs (briefly then gradually increased amt of time out there) After all these years he anticipates every move and even reminds me of things to try that I might have forgotten about I t pays to break them in early

:smile: Andy ....hard addiction to shake too.

One of your neighbors messing with you Jim (or co-worker)?

Nice salmon... and the look on the little guys face says it all.....cool! Les

Why are you complaining... you are still munching on those rock bass from last Fall.

The issue is not really about folks who live on the lake vs. people that come from other places to fish though. I too have fished Seneca all my life including well over 50 years of trolling and perch fishing in particular. There are also folks who live on the lake (I'm not directing this at Dick in any way whatsoever either) that catch many limits of both trout and perch and take them back into their place and go back out and get more time after time after time all year long. I've seen it personally and have reported it in the past. Some sell the perch to local restaurants in the area as they are legal to sell. This is especially prevalent in the late Fall and winter when there is very little detection by others possible (game wardens tied up with hunting, many boaters have put their boats away. most folks unaware that it is going on etc.) and the perch are schooled up. These people are very much aware of the perch habits, their locations, and what they are feeding on etc. because they can monitor them on a day to day basis. They are very effective "fishermen" but highly unethical "fishermen". The basic problem as I see it is GREED and a lack of caring about conserving resources or sharing. It is a HUMAN problem whether the folks come from other places or are locals. These folks are not true fishermen and don't deserve any respect whatsoever whether they are locals or "visitors".

WTG.... one hell of a laker to come from the Finger Lakes let alone Canandaigua....nice to see there are still some wary old dudes out there

Thanks Steeley Dan... but no need....I think Lineman and I are squared away on the issue.....and I understand his viewpoint.....Thanks again though. Les

WTG What a great way for the family to celebrate with a heck of a nice fish! Nice going and Happy Birthday to your dad!

Something that might be of relevance : Seneca lake reportedly has 43,343 acres of surface area and the shore length is 75.4 miles and it is contained within 4 counties.....not exactly a pond or stream.....

Great results Thanks for sharing.