jpiatkowski

Down temp is 58

I have set my lines at 18 and 25 with sliders. I'm in 75 fow. Let's see what happens.

I'll try that right now

I'm out here again. Still no luck. What's going on?

No, I did not mark any fish on the bottom.  Not in 40', 70', or 80'.  I only marked a few bunches of bait fish 30' down a couple times.  I did notice that the temp near bottom was 45 degrees or less in all depths.

Plus, the big brown hit on a cheater spoon.  Was probably 20' down when ball was 40' down in 45 fow.

Upon hearing everyone say that there are TONS of browns between the tower and power project, I headed out there after lunch.  Reports said 70 FOW.  So that is where I set up.  Nothing for 2 hours between the tower and the project so I moved to 80'.  Still nothing.  So I moved to 45 fow.  Then.....BAM.  The biggest brown I have ever caught from a boat.  He came with a friend.  Stupid eels.

I boated another brown a half hour later.  Just a small one. 

The rain became too much so I headed in.

I tried slowing down, speeding up, zig-sagging.  10' from bottom.  Different colors.

Anybody have thoughts???????  4 hours for 2 browns.  I was expecting more success.

Still pretty slow.

Let's hope this wind brings in some fish. Rough out there right now.

I hate living 5 minutes from port and conditions so bad that it's not worth going out. Was ok today. Hope it gets better soon.

I went for the browns this morning. Out of Olcott. Report said inside 50 FOW. I set up in 30'. Nothing. 40'. 50'. 60'. Nothing. Then I got 4 browns in 70 FOW. They seemed to shut off just after 10:00 am.

I am hoping to go on Friday. Just looking for some ideas.

Manual Downrigger Works Great. Call Jaime (716)622-8854

DOES NOT COME WITH SWIVEL, WEIGHT, OR 6" BASE.

Does anybody know if the lake is set up in front of Olcott yet? Any word on browns in close? Or Kings & steelhead out deeper? FOW and depth for each??

I was in 240 fow today and only got 2 baby kings. I didn't mark much. I now wish I had headed out deeper.

I was out yesterday for 3 hours and only 1 skipper too.

Thank you.  And again, GREAT REPORT!!!!

Hey, thanks for the GREAT reports.  I'm hoping to make it out tomorrow afternoon or Saturday morning.  This info really helps.  If you had to guess, how deep is your 7-color setup?

That's not good news. I am planning to head out of Olcott tomorrow morning. I was hoping for a good report.

I went out of Olcott on Saturday morning and had a bonanza. I couldn't help but have a fish on the line if it was in the water. I went out Monday afternoon and was completely shut out. Everyone was. Not even a hit. I tried 10-20'. Nothing. I went to 40', 50', 60', and 70' for lakers. Nothing.

Funny how fast things can change.

I just recently installed my Fishhawk X4+Depth and went out on the lake without the probe. I had what seemed like issues as well. When I trolled, only the surface temp was displayed. But when I powered up and went 20 mph or so The display started briefly showing numbers that made no sense in the depth, down speed, and down temp. again, this was weird since my probe was at home also.

The next outing I brought the probe. I lowered the probe into the water and everything worked just fine.

I have no doubt that resistor plugs will help considerably with interference, but bring your probe out and see how the unit reacts with the probe in the water.

Hope this helps.

Jaime

I am looking for 2 Big Jon Manual Sideriggers, swivel bases, 6" pedestals, and 10# or 12# weights to go with them.

Call me at (716)622-8854

When purchased from the manufacturer, these Big Jon items come with the swivel base. Are these included?

I went out Saturday morning along the Olcott shoreline.  Rapalas were useless.  Silver spoons were the ticket in 8' of water.  I trolled the spoons over 100' behind boat and landed 2 big, male browns and 2 small Cohos.

I was probably one of those people fishing the launch ramp.  Thanks for the info.  If the weather permits I'll probably try trolling in front of the piers.  With the clocks "falling back" that leaves less time after work.  Really makes it impossible after work.

Really??  Nobody has info?  I'm just wondering if browns are near shore late October and into November?  Plus can you still get steelhead and young Kings out deeper if the weather permits in November or later?

Anyone??