PD Buoy

On 8/16/2021 at 8:34 PM, Adk1 said:

So leading up to the trip I had been hearing reports of the slow catch to the extent of some picking up and moving west to another port. I was hoping to catch a good day or two if the kings showed up. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. Made the 3 hour haul to Oswego launching out of wrights. Arrived sat around 7, launched and headed NW out of the chute and started in 300fow. Lady O was abit confused with rollers and a chop. My 221 islander handles it well but we got bounced around some. Never bent a rod other than loading the riggers. Headed  to Oswego marina and picked up our slip. Stayed at the Clarion. made the decision to not fo back out doe the evening trill due to the small craft advisory. Back up and headed out of the chute NW again Sunday morning setup in 250FOW. Lady O had settled down some. Fished till 1:00 targeting kings. Picked up one steelie then headed in to setup for browns. Ended up picking up one decent brown as we were picking up as it hadent tripped the blacks release. Headed back in to port around 2:30, topped of the tank and got more ice and turned and burned. Fished NE out of chute starting in 300fow. Marked alot of bait and not much else. beautiful sunset. Back at it again this morning headed NE out of chute setup in 200fow. Had a few releases but no takers. Plenty of bait. Did see a few marks below and above the bait. Started targeting browns for the last 30 minutes picking one as we trolled back to port. Pretty tough fishing for everyone. Abit spoiled still from the 2019 season. Feel bad for all the charter guys out there. Feast or famine I guess. Hope something turns around. A lot of negativity in Oswego in regards to the salmon bite and why it’s so low this year. This was my third year running out od Oswego coming from Mexico. I think next year I will head west more myself, just to explore another port and a change of scenery. Not sure where yet. Pic od the steelie and some others.

Adk1, Haven't you heard the old saying "timing is everything"? Well no question the salmon bite couldn't be more true. I've been fishing Lake O. since 1985, the absolute best weeks are the very end of August into the week + into September on Mexico Bay. The past dozen or so years it has been the first week of Sept., seems to be delayed for whatever reason. Don't get discouraged, maybe plan those targeted weeks going forward. I'll be heading out next weekend, splashing the Baha and give it  a shot. Seems to me the salmon have NOT even begun staging yet. It is a deeper cold water bite into the 550-650 fow. Good luck with the rest of your season and tight lines............Pete

On 8/10/2021 at 11:54 AM, seanc25 said:

Damn that's a savage move right there

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That's because he's from Maine, true die-hards, way to go Scalloper 1!!!

Ill take them if he doesn't.........PD

Are they the 8 inch, if so I'll take them.

1 hour ago, Chinook Chaser said:

I wanted this bad! Lol. Good luck to the new owner it was in almost new condition.

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Very rare find, never mind in mint condition and set-up very nicely, good luck to the new "lucky" owner..

I knew this boat wouldn't last the week. Good luck to both parties and good luck with your search for a new FV.

My GLE 252 Baha has 2-50 gallon tanks if that helps.

11 hours ago, Sk8man said:

Beautiful rig. Could have a dance on that deck

That's what I'm thinking Les 

What does the boat draft? Now that we have low water conditions.

What a beauty, nice, nice set-up........!!!

On 6/30/2021 at 7:49 PM, MikeyP said:

That was an extremely fast sale! Doesn't anyone get a survey any more? Can someone please buy my boat with out a survey. Lol.

Hey Mikey, I'll buy your boat without a survey, no problem 

15 hours ago, R.B. said:

7/4 morning. 24 lbs near 5 stack in 115 fow.  Also, caught a small king in 275 fow. 

How is the water level in Catfish Creek? Any higher than it was in mid-May?

4 hours ago, Adk1 said:

Is there a place nearby where two (2) boats can be docked while there?

My friend Allen Heflin rents a very nice trailer and dock on Catfish Creek, I've been staying there for years until I bought a home on Sunset Bay in Scriba. 1-508-369-3673.

Does anybody have a prediction for the lake water level come August during the salmon season? Coming out of Catfish creek in mid-May, water barely was 2.5 feet deep in parts of the creek. Not sure how this will play out. Any thoughts on the matter appreciated.

On 5/25/2021 at 7:27 PM, Oswego NY said:

Wish it came with a trailer. I’ve looked at this boat it’s really really solid


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You can get a brand new Venture bunk trailer for $4K or so.

You are absolutely correct Mike, I was going to build a 30X50 building near the lakehouse but material costs have more than doubled. It is now at Salmon Country's indoor storage. The pricing of Meat and poultry is crazy right now. We need to get back to normal!

5 minutes ago, MikeyP said:

Cant believe this boat sold for that much. I bought a 1999 same model 5 years ago for 20 grand! Mine had more options like Bravo 3 and EFI. WOW! I guess I got a real bargain!

I like the boat you have now Mike!!!

3 hours ago, fishtales said:

What is the beam?

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8ft. 6 in. would be my guess.

This boat looks MINT, very well maintained, good luck with your sale sir.

On 4/26/2021 at 9:01 PM, Frogger said:

Those look hot!


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15 hours ago, Tony K said:

Not all week but I may be up 5/20-23 weather permitting. 

Hopefully see you then

7 hours ago, Tony K said:

I’m up for the week so I will update by the weekend. Bumpy out there right now so taking the day off 😂. Not looking too bad from Wednesday afternoon on 🤞🏻

Tony are you going to be up there next week? I'm heading to the Lakehouse Sunday and leaving the following Saturday............Pete

On 5/5/2021 at 9:05 AM, Capt Vince Pierleoni said:

Yeah no, cooking onboard will never happen in my operation. The clients bring enough for 2 armies daily anyway. To end any speculation, Nick has retired as a professional cook- Ive seen him receive incredible offers and pass. He did his time.


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I hear you Vince, guys I take out bring enough food for a month.

49 minutes ago, Gill-T said:

Nice!  Those fishmasters sure are nice and deep. I think I saw you guys out there, black boat?

Yeah nice set-up, good luck guys!!!

2 hours ago, wishinfishin said:

Very cool!

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