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EarlyRiser

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  1. Congrats to all the winners and everyone who went out to enjoy the lake. It was definitely a great weekend to be out there. We fished both days and wound up with some nice fish when it was all said and done. We reached deep into the bag of tricks to find something that worked on Saturday and once we were dialed in that pattern Saturday afternoon, that pattern produced well for us that afternoon and early on Sunday. Hit the grand slam both days and Saturday's grand slam of keepers was a first for my boat. Targeted silver fish and picked up probably 10 lakers by accident. None of the lakers were going to go 8lbs plus so we didn't weigh any. We landed probably 40 fish over the two days, with most of them coming on Saturday. We landed a best-ever for our boat 6lb 10oz landlocked that made a brief appearance on the board, plus a 5lb 11 oz brown, and another salmon and brown in the low 5s. We had a couple rookies on Saturday who dropped two big fish at the boat within 10 minutes, so that was frustrating, but I guess that's why it's called fishing and not catching, right? Ran into those crazy currents in the same area both days and the riggers were blowing way back when trolling south -- had trouble keeping the riggers from tripping no matter how much we adjusted things. I don't have down speed, but definitely should have sped up more after hearing your experience, suttontroller... Maybe I need to invest in a probe. See you all out there on the water. Kyle
  2. EarlyRiser

    Sold / Closed Crestliner 205

    Looks sharp. Do you have any interior pics that might show seating configuration/condition? Need something that could also serve as a family fun boat on occasion. Thanks.
  3. That's a beauty Pete!
  4. I bought a 9.8 Tohatsu from Shorts marine in Delaware through Ebay a few years back and I've been very happy with it, plus the deal was clean and easy. Here is something like what you might be looking at -- I am a believer in the extra long shaft to keep the prop in the water even in the biggest waves. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Tohatsu-9-8Hp-Electric-Start-4-S-Outboard-Motor-Tiller-25-Shaft-Power-Trim-/311748159125?hash=item4895a36695:g:QrsAAOSw-0xYOFA~&vxp=mtr
  5. Yep. Had bait and fish that wouldn't bite on the East side and then a whole lot of nothing over on the west side. Only managed 3 fish in 4.5 hours, got rained on a couple times, and had some big waves to deal with sometimes, too. Worst outing of the year so far.
  6. Slow day for us on Saturday. Some of our best spots all summer were suddenly completely empty -- very few fish or bait marked. Maybe it was a fluke or maybe things are changing over to the fall patterns even though the surface temps were still 76-77. There was a front coming through and that always makes it a bit unpredictable...
  7. bump. don't need these laying around
  8. Exactly. I am glad I decided to go with the XL shaft instead of the Long.
  9. I have the Trophy 2102 and my 9.8 Tohatsu with the XL shaft has plenty of power to push me at trolling speeds with little effort and could push me about 5mph in an emergency. You would be fine with an 8hp, but may want to purchase the XL shaft because of the deep hull and positioning of where you can mount the motor.
  10. I had to replace my steering system this spring because my cable seized up. Wound up learning a few lessons and having some new and used items left over at the end of the project. No feedback back mount rack helm -- new, but no box -- $75 (I wanted to use this type of helm, but just didn't have enough room behind the dash (it is a little bit bigger than the standard helm) and had purchased it as a kit with the cables.) http://www.wholesalemarine.com/teleflex-sh5230p-back-mount-rack-no-feedback-helm.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwz4u9BRCbioK3stnBznESJADA75xbw7r2uGdi8_0xLDeGbUF1tbEgkhM1GyD5vqlJlPsOCBoCpiPw_wcB Back mount rack helm -- used, but still works perfectly $20 (only the cable was broken, but I purchased the full kit anyway) http://www.wholesalemarine.com/teleflex-sh5210p-back-mount-rack-helm.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwz4u9BRCbioK3stnBznESJADA75xbt3FZbq0ZA5UShyMOCcHKk1TvsGzTJTY8wy2yG33QNhoCAPfw_wcB Located in Lansing/Ithaca area. Will ship at buyer's cost if needed. Thanks. Kyle
  11. The wife does the Cayuga Triathlon every year and believe me you don't want to go anywhere near Tgk on Sunday between 6am and Noon. The swim typically happens off the south edge of the point, so you also can't fish that bay south of the point until probably 11am. I don't know of any reason why Myers would be bad on Sunday except for the forecast calling for stiff winds out of the NW. Kyle
  12. Lansing/Myers Point.
  13. Have a Cabela's Advanced Angler 38 inch drift sock for sale. Only used it a couple times and it's like new in the original box. $25 cash. Pickup near Ithaca or ship at actual cost based on location -- probably around $7. Send me a PM
  14. Looks like a great day! We had some pretty solid action on Sunday, too. Stayed strictly north of Myers and fished both sides. Fleas starting to become an issue -- switching my rigger rods over to heavy line before the next trip. Water temps at the surface were 67-70 degrees.
  15. Blue too Blue pearl
  16. I've had this same kicker for two years now and it's been great. Very happy with it and hopefully you will have the same result.
  17. Will include domestic shipping at my cost if you buy the reel.
  18. Cabela's Advanced Angler Drift Sock, used twice - Size Large, 38 inch - $30 Okuma Clarion 553LS Brand New in sealed box: $95 Rubber Coated minnow trap - $5 Large Galvanized dock cleats - 2 10 inch cleats for $5 PM me if interested. Kyle
  19. I have a cold weather army camo jacket in great condition plus a few BDU outfits in both warm and cold weather if anyone is interested. Perfect fit at about 5'10" and 190-200 pounds, but now I go about 225. Here are pictures of the jacket -- asking $25 for it. Size Medium regular. Let me know via PM if you are interested in the jacket or other outfits. Kyle
  20. Great condition. 4 adult size in big ziplock bags with desiccant and one youth. Pickup in Ithaca area. Not willing to ship. PM me if interested. Thanks.
  21. x4 - I fish almost exclusively the finger lakes and run the 8'3" versions with sealine 27s and small penn level wind reals -- fast retrieve not as critical with riggers
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