Sk8man

Happy Easter to everyone....may this be your best year ever fishing and otherwise...

If you are after the browns Kuba it is mostly quite shallow fishing this time of year (mostly within 6- 20 ft of water along the shorelines) but you have to be real careful of the boulders and underwater obstructions (old dock pilings etc.) at least over here on the south shoreline not sure about the north shore. With the floating type of stickbaits such as rapalas I usually use a single large split shot about 2 ft ahead of the lure so that it runs a little deeper (especially in the waves) and also to keep it "clean" from grass and debris usually found in the shallows this time of year....the grass hangs up on the split shot not your lure. Jointed stickbaits are more tolerant of faster speeds. Most of the time you will be more successful with your lines way back behind the boat or off to the sides (as far as you can) well away from prop wash, motor noise. or turbulence. Browns can be skiddish. In the Spring you can get away with running lighter lines (I use 10 or 12 lb test or at least use that for your leader) BEFORE FLEA SEASON because they are known to be ""line shy". Good luck!

Good going fellas! Those damned "rockfish" always seem to jump out and grab your stuff don't they ? I guess signs should be posted....."BEWARE the shallows can be hazardous to your tackle"

There was about half a lot full of trailers at the north end launch today....not sure about the docks but the handicapped dock is there either way. The channel is "doable" because some were good sized trailers. Onanda was open today with a few folks perch fishing. Haven't been near Woodville for a bit so not sure but doubt thatthe new launch is ready yet.

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Welcome schizm ! Good luck with the fishing this season and stay safe on that ice if you get out there.

Yes...can you imagine some kid on the pier at Sodus Point with a Zebco hooking onto a king?

In the late 70's I was salmon fishing at Sodus and was riding with two guys who had fished for trout but not salmon before. The one guy had a screamer on his rod as soon as we got out there and his reaction when the fish was taking line like there was no tomorrow...was to impulsively try to THUMB THE REEL to slow it down Needless to say it was the last time he ever did that....His thumb was SMOKING (I kid you not) and he had a bandage on it for weeks....

Once you go Black you'll never go back....release or color of ball

Usually all rollers aren't recommended for GLASS boats because of the strain from trailering that can put undue pressure from the individual rollers on specific spots on the hull and over time can crack or leave depressions in the glass.

Why is the 50khz a must?

Good luck Bud

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Hey Ben if you want to impress the American chicks when you get here just cut a loaf of that french bread in half and put half of it down your pants

12 foot bamboo with a bobber off outriggers

As noted above trolling is the MAIN technique for trout and salmon on Lake Ontario but there is a world class tributary fishery (no specific stream names can or should be published here though for a number of reasons). Also the area around Lake Ontario has an extremely vigorous fishery for trout, ATLANTIC salmon, and every other species of fish you can think of and walleyes seem to be making a comeback on Lake O as well. The Finger Lakes region offers some of the richest diversity of fishing in the country and if you are not into trolling for trout you can still jig for lakers until your arms fall off, still fish with sawbellies (alewives ....member of herring family), cast lures from shore or boat, pier fishing in many places on Lake O and the Finger Lakes etc. Don't think for a minute that trolling is the ONLY way to have fun and catch some trophy size fish. Trolling is a complex activity and it appeals to us for a variety of reasons (none of which is related to saving money) but most of us have done all the other stuff over the years too despite the main focus here on LOU of trolling. You've already taken the most important step in achieving success by coming to this site ....it is a goldmine of information and you will be hard pressed to find more fresh water fishing expertise anywhere. I should warn you though that fishing on Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes can be ADDICTIVE.....and it is very contagious and may lead to adverse side effects in your relationships with others Best of luck to you.

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