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  1. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Dan, yes mussels are a factor but they only retain about about 10% of what they filter and there's nothing we can do about them now. The phosphorus reductions can be adjusted, and with the deforestation of the Great Lakes shorelines these reductions could very easily go too far.
  2. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Great job! I know how much work that is.
  3. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Sweet ride. If it helps, most of the Charter boats and tourney rigs on Lake O have been renamed. You can pretty much rule that concern out. Bananas onboard however, don't even think of messing with that. Good luck!
  4. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    The biggest concern is what they will consume nutrient-wise in Lake Erie. Not only would that affect the carrying capacity of gamefish in Lake Erie, but also Lake Ontario. 80% of Ontarios water comes from Lake Erie via the Niagara. IMO, the "clean water act" does more damage than good and should be immediately revisited. Sterile, crystal clear lakes are comforting to some, but hold low densities of gamefish.
  5. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    I think it has more to do with the density of Lakers and year to year fluctuations in the contributions of natural fish in their fishery. Talk to some of those guys Gill T, its very enlightening. The 2 bad winters definitely but if it was stocking density you would not have seen such a sharp decline between 2013(big Kings) and last season. The culprit is the Laker agenda, but its not the Lake trout as a species fault.
  6. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Although the breakaway "dropper" is designed to fail first, it doesn't go through the abuse your regular cable or braid goes through(running over pulleys, on spools, through lanyards, ect). It is extra critical to examine the rigger the probe is on and perform more routine maintenance to up the odds against losing the whole "shebang."
  7. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Putting America first--long overdue, moving ahead with the pipeline--long overdue, improving the business climate in the USA--long overdue, Supporting the right to bear arms-long overdue, Concerned about our OWN infrastructure--long overdue, gee, isn't it funny now andy Cuomo is now concerned too? Now there's a guy posturing for a run. You want to see gag orders? andy has one on our own DEC. I love what I see so far from the new administration.
  8. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    The best choice for AMERICA won. It also doesn't hurt my feelings that Don Jr took Eric Trump to Alaska Salmon fishing for his bachelor party.
  9. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Sadly, HB2, its the opposite. Despite all time high quality pressure on Kings and all the predation they endure, and the shortfalls in Coho, Brown Trout, and Steelhead stocking target numbers--they decided a stocking cut was the right thing to do. There were lots of important considerations not taken into account.
  10. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    I'm pretty sure it was Spring only in the 70's. The first year was 1976 and I'm 99% sure it was won by a Coho in the 5lb range, I think the big prizes came starting 1977 and a Chinook won it. I don't think the fall events started until the 80's. The founders name was Dick Schlyer(sp).
  11. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    I think I know the harbor you fish out of. That trib has a dam on it and is trounced through by anglers. When you fish staging Salmon off that harbor, it will be primarily pen held stocked Salmon and direct stocked Salmon that have returned. The wild fish have "left the building" by then. They are already on the north shore and east end by then. The single biggest factor to the number there for you to catch at the end of 2-4 yrs when the matures come home is predation on the released fingerlings. Warm water species take their toll, but its primarily cormorants that crop the fingerlings as they may make their way downstream and after they slide into the lake and hang around the harbor for awhile. NY wanted to take greater measures to control cormorants but a lawsuit was threatened by the Feds. It is hoped with the new regime that serious control measures can be revisited.
  12. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Thanks for taking this on, Penny.
  13. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    For the longest time I was hesitant to go heavy with cams, I was sure wiser deer were spooked by them. I now realize the benefits far outweigh any negatives but unfortunately most of my spots are not secure. The cuddebacks are great but they tend to disappear and arent cheap. I think for the money its hard to beat the Wildgame cams and the deer dont seem to stare at them like they are hypnotized.
  14. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Horrible tragedy. Wishing his friends and family comfort and peace in this very sad time.
  15. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Although the pens have been the savior survival-wise, with increased predation on direct stockers, your point is valid. We aren't sure if its a case of "getting caught up in the school", or just missing the imprinting(with all fish raised in ONE hatchery). This is a constant and ongoing problem. The idea of trying a pen in Wilson was just an answer to the poor deal offered (trade 2 direct stocks for 1 pen held) to an area that does not enjoy any natural reproduction and has seen diminished fall returns already. We do believe that high predation, particularly in the Niagara river and the bar area occurs on the direct stock with all the birds, warm water species, and immense Lake Trout population there in the Spring. The Wilson project is small, but will have great space and manpower available, while at the same time allow the pen fish to be spread out. The hope is besides the improved survival, that should low flows exist that they will just run nearby Niagara river, instead of vaporizing to the Salmon river.
  16. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Congrats Rob, well deserved.
  17. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Wasn't that long ago boats were smoking props in Sodus bay due to low water. Cant imagine it being even lower.
  18. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    The wetlands did fine before they built the seaway. Brian have you looked into this? From what I understand marinas in Sodus Bay and your Sandy creek could be in trouble.
  19. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Agreed
  20. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Well, just another one of those "just because" decisions. Obviously ignoring the input from the south shore. What's the general opinion up in your area, LOST A LURE? Benefits outweigh the negatives? More baby Pike for the unchecked cormorants to eat? THATS where the two countries should have worked together. Shock and awe control of cormorants would have saved more Northern Pike than this enormously expensive plan. Of course it does not effect the shipping industry, of course there's no money earmarked for the inevitable problems. People and what they think do not matter to this movement.
  21. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    I don't know if you are in NY or PA, but it just shows how far both states have come. In the early 80s in either state you would've had a steady stream of visitors to look at such a buck. There were so few like that, especially in relation to the doe numbers, that they always had a ready doe and did not have to cover ground or compete with other bucks. Congrats on a fine buck! Anyone scoring now that will eat the venison is to be proud and is carrying on American heritage. Kudos to all hanging tough at this challenging time of year to see daylight deer.
  22. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    One of the funniest posts of the year! Good luck, Rob.
  23. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Congrats on your first buck!
  24. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    He should be very proud of his buck and his persistence! Congrats to both of you.
  25. Capt Vince Pierleoni
    Powerbelts should be outlawed.
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