Captain Carl Bish

No battery needed.....easy pull start

Ok....snows melting this has got to go!

Yes

Idea.......how about a LOU log app where each signed in member can post an entry into a log, yet that log would be private (to protect our secrets) and individual data would only be available to the member but each field could then be combined to provide statistical data on a lake wide level. This disaggregated data could then be analyzed and distributed.

Here is my understanding, feel free to correct any inaccuracies as I may of interpreted something wrong or have a bad memory.

 

Short story is catch rates were above long term average. Rates for Kings were overall above average but depending on were and when you were fishing you could have poor rates, with middle of summer being on the low side.   I believe in all cases of salmon and trout species while the catch rate was above long term averages

Really!!

There must have been some mighty big freezers at some ports, because the one on the oak that generally would need emptying twice a week was pretty much empty most of the season. Not to mention that the NWS / DEC field samplers consistently reported low numbers at other ports. Catch rates are numbers provided by us......how can this be the conclusion when the consensus is the opposite??

As for hot spots it is very simple......close to shore.....warmest water you can find.....stained is better than clear or muddy.

That is really all you need to know for location.  Changes day to day but not very difficult to figure out.

Have had some success with 30# power pro and 10-12# trilene floro.  The PP holds up well to planer use and you can always go lighter on the floro.  PP seems to last for me -- into season 8 this year.

There is no wrong answer here....the considerations are water clarity, lure size and fish size.  I error on the side of too heavy because I hate loosing $10 rapalas!!!!!

Short rods in the 7' range make setting boards much easier. Not sure of what you are looking for in a rod that "fights" a BT from a boat moving 3mph with an inline planer attached. I really like my clients to haul the fish in quickly, the small fish come right in and can be released quickly, the larger ones fight ok.

Currently using 7' Shimano TDR medium I found them for $17 each.

If I am fishing for fun, it's spinning rods

I'm a big fan of simple fishing. Figure out the bite and fill the box. If I was going to try dipsy sliders I would do it on my power pro dipsys using an add-a-line.

It should be noted that you would only get away with such a rig pre- fleas...early summer & spring kings coming off an out down have crossed many a dipsy....another line to snag is not needed.

IMO it is better to get fewer hits with a high landing percentage than more hits and loose fish due to a tangle.

Finally, nothing worse than dragging a rig for an hour only to find out it is a tangled mess because something went wrong in the set-up.

Rob,

IMO......the best charter boat is the one you pay cash for. Otherwise I agree with Jerry the HELOC is the way to go, some credit unions will go to 100% of house value....

Prayers & $ sent may God bless this family as they sail on this troubled sea!!

It is the long shaft. So.......I'm thinking that it is 20", if I remember right the shorts are 15" and the longs 20".

25 hp Tiller drive Mercury Outboard

Very popular 2 stroke engine, at 112 pounds great weight to torque ratio.

Great running, easy starting.......one of the last 2 strokes made by Mercury

Preferred for car toppers and small skiffs, shift and throttle in the same control.

$1100

Will consider any reasonable offer

Is this still for sale?

Aquasport 290 Tournament Master

Great big water boat. Steady and sea worthy. Great boat for charter or for family. This vessel has been on the Great Lakes it's whole life, never in saltwater.

$21,900/ Best Offer

31' loa 11' Beam

Insurance survey available upon request. Vessel is available for current survey at buyer's expense.

Twin Mercruiser 350

Velvet Drive Transmissions

500 hrs port

1100 hrs starboard

Aluminum Half-Tower with rocker launchers

Full Canvas enclosure

Out riggers double line with spreaders

4 flush mount rod holders

3 scotty pro pack Downriggers

Fish Hawk X4 w/probe

Furuno FCV-585 Fish Finder

Furuno GP-7000 GPS Chartplotter

Furuno NavPilot Auto Pilot

Wash down

Shore power

Trim Tabs

Hot water tank

Cabin AC

Full stand up Head w/ freshwater shower

Stove

Refrigerator

Sink

Double bunks sleeps 4

On Board Battery Chargers

Dual Batteries with isolator switch

Dual 96 gal fuel tanks

Dual bilge Blower

Dual automatic Bilge Pumps

Hello

would you be interested in a trade for two chrome sharks?

I will send a picture of the weights

 

Thanks Jeff

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Sharks are cool, but trying to convert stuff to cash!!

I wouldn't over think it guys. A swivel with a rounded snap seems to work just fine. Been field testing for years and when manipulating the variables and collecting the data....not much statistical variation. Only conclusion I have come to is that Salmon are suckers for chunks of metal that flop back and forth.

My analysis of this thread is that fishermen are more finicky than the fish........not that there is anything wrong with that!!

Live.....Batavia

Work....Buffalo

Scotty Electric Downrigger, swivel base currently has braid line

Needs plug

Priced to sell

$200 + shipping

Myself and the boat owner will both be at the LOTSA show this Sunday ..... If interested this would be a good time to stop by with questions and to schedule a look see!

Went from 5 to 3 riggers do not need these any more.

Swivel bases, dual rod holders, these are 1 1/4" , 24" booms

Here it is on the Scotty site:

http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/electronic-downriggers/1101-depthpower.htm

$350.00 each or the pair for $650.00

Available for pick up at LOTSA show on Sunday.

Lake Breeze Marina, Point Breeze, NY

Boat still available ..... This weekend ...with warm temps.....would be a good time to take a look at it.

Saturday Sunday or Monday

FYI

This boat is listed for a friend, but don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Thanks,