Hookjaw

Looking good Mike.... Hey Marty....like the rest of us... Sick of working, time to go fishing!

Hookjaw is in Scott. Nick

Although we have fished many of the other lakes this year, today was the first day out on Cayuga. Our results quickly reminded me of why I love this lake so much . Had a crew that got together from as far away as Montana for a day out on the lake. We managed to boat a ton of great lake trout, landlocks, as well as a nice rainbow and brown. Some very happy customers to say the least We started out the day near Long Point. Marked a ton of fish but only managed to get a couple of small lakers to show interest. We picked up and moved to the Sheldrake area and immediately began pounding fish. Fish came on a variety of spoons fished off 5 and 7 color lead core, 400 copper, and riggers out 50-60 feet. Slide cheaters off the riggers were on fire today. Our best fish came on white w/ green dot Spin Doctors paired with the Seneca Ghost fly (Just like DR. WES ordered!) Ran a spread of four dipsey divers and the SD's set out 240-290'. Biggest laker weighed just over 14lbs. Fish are spread out from top to bottom, over shallow water and out deep. FYI we ran into a bunch of bass fisherman who advised there is going to be a very large Bass Tournament on the lake this weekend. Looks like many of the guys will be launching out of Dean's Cove. If your heading out you may want to consider an alternate launch. Good luck luck out there

My new rig no longer allows me to jig. In the past I have had excellent success with chartreuse colored Northland Tackle, "buckshot" jigs. Unfortunately you may have to purchase them on line, as the local tackle shops don't seem to stock the heavier sizes. Get the heaviest size they have. I used a 9' moderate to fast action rod and bait-cast style reel that balanced the rod well, 8-10 lb test fluorocarbon line (less stretch, and less visible). Try 95-104' of water just north of the Bluff, Penn Yan Branch. There is a very large bowl shape in the bottom. Keep a tight line and let the jig hit the bottom hard. Tap it hard off the bottom a couple of times (stirring up bottom mud), then lift it off the bottom and flutter it. Repeat as necessary. I never anchored, although some do. You must be able to maintain a perfect vertical presentation with tight line, so first light, no wind mornings are best. It is not uncommon to catch 50-60 Keuka Specials (2-4lb lakers) the first few hours of daylight. Sorry if I've ticked off some of you guys for posting this, but there are way too many small lakers in this lake. It's the only lake I fish that doesn't regularly produce large size lakers. Good luck out there. Let us know how you do.

I find this post rather amusing . It appears that Pokepole39 has figured out the so called "pros", as well as all of the other guys and girls that frequent the LOU!!!! As a so called "pro", using modern techniques and technology, I also placed several of my clients on the leader board. We so called "pros", and those who enjoy this site, have not lost sight of what fishing is all about. As a middle aged "pro", I CONTINUE TO LEARN from the young guy's and the old timers. As "pros", we do not concern ourselves with showing our clients the "secret spot", the "secret lure or bait", or the "secret technique". In contrast, we show and share all of this information daily For the "pros", fishing is about consistently putting fish in the boat(hogs or dink's), and smiles on the faces of our clients. As a "pro", I had a memorable weekend on the water, putting smiles on the faces of my clients, friends, and family. I shared information, and received information. At one point, one of my clients said "you bring this one in". My response, "take the rod"!!! This particular client had a recent bout with cancer. He and his buddies charter was on my tab. The moral of that is its not about the money either! It is apparent that you have lost focus on what fishing is all about Based on your own thoughts and words, (QUOTE: "Well after a 1200 mile trip and only 3 days of pre fishing of which one was a SKUNK all went well for the derby", and "We didnt boat 30 or 40 fish a day like some run their mouths about on this site"), perhaps a few words of advise to get you back on track...... "Be patient and calm - for no one can catch fish in anger." - Herbert Hoover Congrats on your winning finish...and I mean that sincerly

Team Hookjaw is in!!!!

Great job Jason

Nice video!

Going on three years I suppose I'm past due for a few dings! With my luck I'll get stuck in the mud.

I'm in. Open it up to all interested boats. As long as observers are drawn randomly I will definitely pay the entry fee and fish this one.

Nice job guys

Nice report and pics fellas

Very sorry for your loss Scott.

Is she still for sale. I have a good friend of mine that is interested. Thanks

Just an FYI, I have no hydro steering in my boat, linear cable with hydro assist on a Merc I/O. I purchased a new 9.9 Yamaha high thrust motor, and a Garmin TR-1 system. I was beginning to foul up my Merc trolling and wanted a kicker to troll with. Purchased and self installed for less cost than it would have been for me to upgrade my steering system to hydro. I have been running charters with the new setup all year on the Finger Lakes and the new system runs flawlessly. Its a truly state of the art system, and like Sean said, if you need any assistance, Garmin has superb customer service. Maybe an option depending on what it is your looking for.

Took a great bunch of clients out of Severne. We had a large group looking for a fall trip so we were in need of two boats. Thanks to the help Sean and Jason aboard Reel Hooked Up, and with Mike Jr. helping me on Hookjaw we were able to show these guys a great time Started out south of Severne launch. Checked 70-130 feet of water looking for the lakers with no marks on the screen. We made a quick troll to the middle of the lake where we continued north. Had a steady pick on a north troll ALL day All fish were suspended from 30-160'. Both boats and crew landed a grand slam Some fantastic, healthy looking rainbows, landlocks, and browns. No monsters but a steady pick. Most fish were released for another day. Both boats only landed one laker each, but it looks like they are starting their post spawn staging out in deep water. Riggers set at 50-90' with slide cheaters, the spoon bite was good. Our boat also pulled fish on 7, 10 color core, as well as on 300, and 350 coppers. Although the forecast called for stiff south/south west winds, rain, and cold...it turned out to be a much better than anticipated day. That's the thing with late fall fishing, you never know until you get out and try. Thanks Sean, Jason, and Mike Jr. for a great day

Great post Chuck! Very informative, thank you One question, approximately what percentage of lakers had fresh lamprey marks?

Great report

Nice job out there Mike. Wish I could have been there but with as much fishing as I've done this year I figured I better make my youngest sons first soccer game of the fall season No regrets there, they had a great game Just by looking at your spread I know what side of the boat you were fishing Big question is did your dad out fish you with his set up or did you finally sway him to your way of thinking Congrats on 2nd place

Nice job

Nice job, check your PM.

Nice job Mike

Nice report Nick Great job out there once again

Mike, Thanks for posting the report for us. Great job out there and thanks for helping out