Ronix 51

Abu Garcia Revo SX HS 7:1:1, Left Hand

Brand new abu garcia revo sx 7:1:1 I bought for pike fishing and now decided I'll never use. Comes with box and all papers. Asking $90.00

eric you can just drive your truck to the mayville that's what I'll be doing too.

So there is no way anyone who intends on fishing the south end can register at Chautauqua Reel Outdoors? I understand that particular issue is out of your hands Zach but, I was just curious to see if the higher ups were even willing to budge on that??

11 hours ago, black cloud said:

What was the water temp on otisco ?


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52ish south of causeway, 48-50 in the main lake 

Which boat were you in Zach? I was out with Riley and didn't see you! I got 1 bass, riley missed a mid 30s at the boat, and we both probably caught pneumonia from spending 8 hours casting in a monsoon. Water was much colder than I would have predicted.

I'll echo that my leaders vary based on baits, water, etc. but for the most part it's stealth 274 lbs wire leaders or 170lbs fluoro leaders with various sized stay-lok snaps depending on the size of baits i'm using -  for the really little stuff I will use the small bait leaders from stealth.

I've tied my own leaders with 150lbs fluoro using the dubros nail knot tool but lately i've found it easier to just order the leaders...if you're on facebook look up Charlie Runyon - he ties leaders that are the same quality as stealth and his prices are awesome...I think it's like $3-4 per leader all the way up to 170 lbs fluoro material. 

really looking forward to this tourney now! Can't wait to fish and get my ass handed to me by the trollers as usual haha. Good stuff Zach

The 3 best format actually sounds kind of interesting to me and i'd be down to give it a go.

Regarding the trolling/casting advantages/disadvantages here's my take:

*Disclaimer- I constantly get my ass handed to me by the trollers during the spring time CHQ tourney it doesn't make a difference to me one bit i'm just out there fishing and having fun and will continue to do so regardless of tournament format so this is just me throwing stuff out there.

Sure, people can always step outside their comfort zone and give trolling a try like you said Zach. But, some people may not be equipped with all the necessary trolling gear or sure you could always just hold onto the rod while putting around which likely won't be able to touch the guys running a 6 rod spread with 4 boards way out and 2 down rods covering much more water and that's fine there is absolutely nothing wrong with those styles of fishing but it's just something to think about.

The reason the 3 best fish idea is interesting to me is because it certainly adds more strategy to the mix and it's more welcoming to both sides (love how i'm talking about casters and trollers like they're political parties lmao) in the sense that maybe we have people who don't bother with the spring time CHQ tourney because they are die hard casters and see that there is no point in entering, which in the end ultimately leads to less potential participation - hypothetically speaking. It still rewards the people for catching more fish since you can pick and choose your top 3 fish to compete. i.e.e boat A has 4 legal fish: 39.5, 43, 30 and 40.5. Boat B has 6 fish: 38, 38, 30, 31.5, 37, and 40. Boat A is still in the running to compete for 1st despite being behind 2 fish so there is still that "any given moment" competitiveness feel. Besides isn't that what these tourneys are about, a fun competition between fellow anglers/friends? Haha it's not like anyone is depending on these tournament winnings to support themselves I sure hope first place cash isn't the main driver for participation....although Tigerhunter and Blue Eye could definitely use the money for diaper funds...

And regards to potential cheating: I don't think it's any different in terms of creating a greater likelihood for people to cheat under that format than it would under the current points system. Truth is, when you think about it any one of us could easily lie, take a misleading photo, etc. but I like to think we are all honest and respectable muskie nuts who just want to compete, have fun, learn something new from someone else, and shoot the **** afterwards with one another.

That's my .02. Like I said, I don't have a horse in either race I'll still be out there having fun either way. Good discussion gents

glad to hear you're finally out of the hospital Steve, wish you a quick recovery!

Unit is sold!

I think it'd be a cool experience for a couple of reasons: as Zach mentioned, we could show that there is interest in stocking the lake. Also, a lot of us have only given lamoka a very small chance. Like you guys, the only times I have ever tried it were during mid day lulls when nothing was moving anyways. It'd be cool to have a bunch of sticks working lamoka all day to see what we could come up with...not to mention it really levels the playing field and everyone's guess is as good as all others which is a cool element to a tournament. 

There are definitely fish in there - they've been stocking waneta for the better half of a century so fish have certainly moved back and forth. Muskies like to move

Price lowered to $550

Gents, are we any closer to organizing a tournament on Lamoka lake?

Unit has been sold

Haha you can always tell when Trevor is on the lake once he takes a cast and you hear that reel start screaming...guy can't sneak up on anyone 

Speaking of Okuma...Chad check out the new Komodo 400s, another possibility if you decide not to go with the tranx. 

I run the 500 HG, it's an absolute game changer for rubber and ripping cranks. I usually reel left handed so baits like gliders can be tricky when I'm using it but it is nice for big dive and rise baits. Bucktails are fine just don't reel too fast or they fly out of the water

I wasn't aware they offered the HD in the 5:1:1 but looking on muskyshop.com I see they have it listed. However, they don't list it on daiwa's site so I wonder if it's an error on muskyshop's part or if it does exist?

12 hours ago, lost a lure said:

Generally the people who complain the most are the ones who are doing the most damage

that makes perfect sense when you don't think about it...?

I don't think he was referring to the actual picture quality when he refers to the optics. I think he's referring to the message that can be mistakenly perceived from seeing that photo posted - i.e. that it's ok to target muskie through the ice and out of season so long as they are not kept - a possibility for both the unaware and/or unethical. 

Tough to burn out a lake when they stock 4200 a year and they reproduce on top of it..

Just a thought to keep in mind: successful natural reproduction on that lake (or any body of water in NYS they are stocked in) is negligible at best. And, of the 4200 that are stocked, very few survive to reach sub-adulthood. It's not an infinite resource that is capable of replenishing itself year to year.

Just called can pass as your response had me curious. A passport is not required but is an acceptable form of id. Also acceptable is an enhanced drivers license or having both your drivers licence and birth certificate in combination.

Interesting, the first time we called this year they asked for passport numbers for all on board. Obviously an enhanced license works too but it came across to me like you needed one or the other whereas last season I was under the impression you didn't need either to fish Canadian waters unless you planned on making land. 

If your just fishing canadian waters and not making landfall you just need to call in to the can pass number and let canadian customs know you'll be in their waters. You do not need to notify anyone that your returning to us waters when you do. Passport not required but all on board should have valid id.

passport is required now. 

I won't be able to make it this year

Upgraded my bow mount so I am selling my old one. Minn Kota powerdrive 12V 55lbs thrust with Auto Pilot installed. Comes with foot pedal, quick release mounting plate, and all hardware. 

$250 for all of it. Located in Victor NY