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  1. billbobthorpe
    Thanks for the report. Heading up to splash the boat in the weekend. See you out there
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    I put Magnum Metalz on last year and they work great!! Compact, simple design, super smooth. You can custom order for your needs like the amount of cable, 2 different motor speeds, the amount of power cord needed and many different rod holder configurations. They have adapter plates to configure to your existing mounts. No need to worry about how heavy your weights are they will pull everything you throw at them. The only thing I can say negatively about them is they are custom made to order so it takes a while to get them. Mine took about 2 months to come after ordering. The other is it takes a trip or two to get used to the switch and clutch function. The switch is a little light and takes some getting used to. Goes from up and down pretty easily. But you get used to it quickly. Customer service is great and you can call them with any concerns and they are happy to help. You can order them right off there website. I would highly recommend them!!
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    Was at the Niagra Fishing Show this weekend and someone inferred the number of rods per person on the boat was changed from 3 to 4. Anyone hear anything of this? Always thought it was 3 rods per person on a boat.
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    Make sure you use some sort of tether on the rod. A few years ago a buddy almost lost a rod out of his cannon stx. A fish hit so hard it pulled the holder down where it was parallel to the water and the rod shot out of the holder like a missile. It all happened in a second as the drag was screaming. Till it hit the water. He was fortune it enough to power around fast and caught the rod on one of the other lines. The fish was gone but at least he got the rod back. Even though the holder was tight and the drag was set right I had a hard time believing it really happened but his wife saw the whole thing. I believe her.
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    Thanks for your input guys!
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    Considering keeping the boat in the water for the season but have never done it and could use some info and advice. For reference I have a Pro Line walkaround with a white bottom with a Suzuki outboard. Should the bottom be painted with bottom paint or can it be cleaned after the season? I've seen both ways. The other question I have is do you guys keep the motor up or down at the dock? Does it effect the motor keeping it up for 2 or 3 weeks at a time? Or will keeping it down let it get built up with green growth and mussels? I would love to be out every weekend but I know that won't happen due to life and weather getting in the way. Thanks for any thoughts or insight. Don't want to learn the hard way as usual.
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    Very sorry for your loss. It's so hard to accept and digest right now. I can't imagine what you are feeling. She will live in your heart and memories till you meet again one day.
  8. billbobthorpe
    Great your coming back! Signed up and looking forward to seeing you. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    At the last salmon school back in 2020 at the Niagara show I spoke to the head of the DEC (I forget his name at the moment) and he made the point that the goal was to have more 20-25 lbs fish than 30+ lbs fish like years ago. Using all the tools like managing the food supply to stocking programs. He was confident the data showed the health of the salmon fishery despite the objection of a number of us there. If I remember right after that show they announced the reduction in the Penn rearing project. Go figure. I will be going to the show this year and I would think the DEC will be there as well and intend to bring up these issues. Some of you may already have but he is interesting to talk to. They usually come to the meet and greet Friday evening and you get to talk to them individually in a small setting (which is really cool of them) and they are a little more talkative. We always hear about the science and the data. I wish they would take more input from the fishermen. Especially you character captains and veterans of the fishery. I don't fish as often as I like or as most of you folks but even my buddies and I notice the changes happening. Looking forward to the show and maybe see some of you folks there. Tight lines Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    I just installed an AP44 with my EVO2 this past spring. Installed it myself, with patience it's not difficult. Works great! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    That's a great unit. I have a NSS9 and love it. Are you are looking for a bigger screen? Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Sterling canvas shop in Fair Haven do great custom work. It's an option but there probably is a place closer to you. I had an enclosure made there last year for my Pro Line 25 walk. Did a great job and reasonably priced. Very pleased. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  13. billbobthorpe
    Nice first trip! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Does anyone know if Harvey O'Hara is still making and selling his weights? Its been many years since I got some from him. I don't want to call and bother him if he isn't anymore. Thanks Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    We've been going a little west out the chute this week. 100-200 water is mixed up now, cold water moved in and only down about 60 ft. Some folks are getting some in there but you have to work it hard. Our best water has been 200-300. Spoons in blue have worked best for us. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Nice job! You've had a great trip Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Good day! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  18. billbobthorpe
    Nice ones! Great day! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  19. billbobthorpe
    Great report. Coming up in a few weeks. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  20. billbobthorpe
    Thanks for the report. Way to stick with it! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  21. billbobthorpe
    I added an autopilot and used it for the first time last week. Should have done it years ago! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  22. billbobthorpe
    Looks great Gambler!! Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  23. billbobthorpe
    Fished out of Fair Haven last week and did really well. Limit every day. Did very well between the Fair Haven bluffs and Ford shole. 8 to 12 fow. Even mix of spoons and stick baits. Blue and yellow worked best for us. Some greens and some orange took some to. Blue and carmel dolphin, flounder pounder spoons. Thunderstick Jr's, smithwicks and rapala j9 in blue with yellow, blue and silver and all blue. All browns, mostly cookie cutters, with some boats catching an occasional king. A lot of boats trolling off the stacks of Oswego. I heard they did pretty well but we didn't go down that far. Tight lines Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  24. billbobthorpe
    Slow pick yesterday but both boats in our group took limits. Went east. All cookie cutter browns. Our best one was 6 lbs. Even mix of spoons and stick baits. Blue seemed to be the color they were interested in yesterday. The mud line is gone and the water is pretty clear now. Maybe the rain will stir things up again. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  25. billbobthorpe
    Great report! We were out there as well. Didn't get a king but enjoyed the slow pick of browns. We took a break this morning. Maybe head back out this afternoon. Definitely tomorrow morning. Sent from my SM-G991U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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