Hooked on Kings

This boat has been SOLD

1997 Sea Ray 215 Express Cruiser (22’) – Turn-Key Fresh Water Package w/ Over $3k in Extras Asking Price: $8,000 Location: [ Elbridge, NY Titles: Clean title in hand for boat. Trailer registered (under 1,000 lbs). Reason for Selling: Upgraded to another boat—ready for a quick, hassle-free transaction. Overview Up for sale is an exceptionally clean, fresh-water-only 1997 Sea Ray 215 Express Cruiser. This boat has been meticulously maintained, winterized, shrink-wrapped every October, trailered (never kept in a slip). Perfect for day cruising or fully equipped for serious Great Lakes and Finger Lakes fishing, this is a perfect dual purpose boat. Engine & Mechanical Engine: Mercruiser 5.7L 350 V8 (906 hours) Fuel: Always run on non-ethanol gas Prop: Brand-new prop Recent Maintenance & Upgrades: New impeller, gimbal bearing, U-joints, and bellows New steering cable and rack New lower shift cable & new trim senders Complete tune-up done twice during ownership Annual oil and fluid changes performed every fall before winterization Batteries replaced in 2023 and 2024 Hull & Deck Hull: Solid fiberglass, exceptionally clean with only minor cosmetic scratches consistent with age. Canvas/Enclosure: Full Bimini top with side windows and filler panels for cockpit enclosure + summer cockpit cover. Audio: Upgraded Bluetooth marine stereo system. Trailer Included Make/Model: 1997 Eagle Spirit Custom Trailer Brakes: Surge brakes with a brand-new brake line connecting the drums. Maintenance: Wheel bearings greased twice per season; new rubber caps every two years. Tires: 1 brand-new tire, remaining tires at ~50% tread life. Included Gear & Extras ($3,000+ Value) 4-year-old Garmin GPS / Chartplotter / Fishfinder Full Great Lakes & Finger Lakes fishing gear setup Anchor, marine ropes, and bumpers/fenders Safety equipment (life jackets included) Terms: Cash or verified bank transfer in person. Sea trials available for serious buyers with cash in hand or deposit. Message me to schedule a viewing

Got on the lake at 6am started straight out from the chute in 120 ft, Before we could get rods in the both riggers went off and lost them both. Then after getting all the poles set the black with white crinkle glow had a big rip, went three times before getting to the boat, nice 15 lb king. Then after marking a small pod, both riggers went off again, this time after trying to stagger timing getting them to the boat for netting managed to land then both, these were 15lb and 16lb kings. After an hour took the biggest king on the meat rig, this one came in at just under 18 pounds. Then later just before leaving, caught a smaller steel head fun though, doing cartwheels all the way in. Fun trip first one out for the year, my nephews had a blast great memory for all of us. All fish caught from 140 to 190 and down 60 to 75 down.. steel head came late didn’t get the pic of it… good luck to all.

Went out for afternoon troll set up at 2:00 wind had changed from south to north marked bait but not many fish after running in search mode finally started to get some good marks in 180 down 80’ caught one on white spin doctor uv gas meat rig called it quits lake was at 3’s and 4’s at that point wasn’t supposed to change direction north east until 8:00 just can’t trust the weather prediction.

Nice… thanks for the report.

Tried evening outing, got out on the water by 4:00 bite was good nothing big two @ 7 and 9 lbs and maybe 4 lb llost 5 others inside 100’ from the boat one fish fish we lost managed to take the ring and treble hook completely off…. Never had this happen before.. any of have this happen before….. best water seemed to move north east from the chute out 200’ to 220 for us… most fish were marking @ 80 to 120 down.

Got out in time to see the sun rise lines set by 6am morning bit was good fished in 160’ to 190’ mainly. Seems like meat is heating up only brought 3 strips got one 16 lb salmon then we had two on both meat rigs at the same time tangled together at 75 ft out broke one off the other got off. Had one strip that was beat up but tried running it. I think it just wasn’t running right with that strip flopping back and forth. After that just a spoon bit with smaller salmon. Not sure about fishing with damaged strips but that rod never moved after that, any information would be appreciated. Good luck be safe

Thanks for the report…

Thanks for the report, going out Tuesday will report when we get back.

Fun weekend thanks for the report…

Fish straight out from the chute started in 100 ft out to 200 ft best water seemed to be 160 to 170 caught one on meat, many little ones on sea sick wobbler spoon… all kings kept 4 …12 to 16 pounds best troll was into the wind couldn’t get any bits with the wind .. fished 6 to noon… fun day on the water … everyone have a great fourth good luck

Sounds like fun, thanks for the post!!

Went out Sunday at Sodus with my daughter had one good hit in 210 ft of water on the 325 dipsy but lost it. Trolled for the next two hours finally got this king on a green and chrome spin doctor with a solid Green atomic fly down 90 ft on the port rigger in 360 ft of water. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app