justtracytrolling

Big moon, big storm, big wind...all big factors...lol. In this case the bait size isn't related to fish size. On Otisco if you get into the right schools of fish they are all big. Get on a school of 3-4 lbers and they will take f18's no prob. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

6 - 8 maybe...but honestly I'm not certain I didn't even put a graph on the boat. I knew exactly where I was gonna drop my Minn Kota talon. I was just crawling f18s over the weeds in the top 6" of water. Bite was very light especially considering the wind. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Nothing better than perseverance paying off in nasty weather! Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Decided I had to fish this moon this morning so I came up for my first night casting trip of the fall and Otisco didn't let me down. Got set up by 10 and plugged away till the howling monsoon started near 2 with no results. About the time I figured it had to improve or I'm done they started chewing. We hooked over a dozen and kept 5. Left one spot open in our limit hoping for something over 10lbs but I didn't happen. I didn't throw anything but f18's. Hopefully this is the start of a good fall! Fish were all between 6 and 9 pounds. Gotta earn em here but it's unbelievably rewarding when you finally get things to work out!

I definitely say BS! I guarantee he knew exactly what was going on, but go ahead and put him on a pedestal. His operation takes a huge illegal shortcut in order to raise profits at the expense of the outdoors...no matter how you look at it he isn't the great stand up guy you describe. The words I'd use would poacher, cheater, and greed! Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

The trout and salmon guys are always free to do what they think is best with in the law, but those of us that chase esox are unlikely to help out by keeping esox...we do appreciate the trout stockings though! I was sorry to miss you guys here on Otisco, but my daughter's wedding was the same day. Hope you get into em! Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

How old is the bow? Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

You are flexible now!!! Won't be wasting any time running either! Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Just heard today that bass pro shops has partnered with major league fishing offering a 300% increase in payouts. Presumably they will be using the live scoring with immediate release. This may put BASS down a peg as participating anglers will be required to sign a 3 year exclusive contract to fish only the new Bass Pro Tour. Let's all cross our fingers as this would be great for all bass anglers if tournaments went in this direction. It's big business but some changes are coming even at club levels. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Fingers crossed for ya Greg! Curious as to what is next!!! Give me a buzz if you wanna go out this fall... you're always welcome Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Ned rig by zman baits...drag on bottom...it's a very hot technique on the tournament trail and easy Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Id get bored in no time without the challenge... polluted water, long drive, rough big water, blow offs and skinny fish are definitely factors as well. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

3 weeks of trolling across several boats fishing regularly and nothing?

BASS is invited and PAID by the local cities to come and have tournaments. These tournaments bring in tons of revenue short term, but also the millions of people who what the tournaments on TV flock to these fisheries to vacation and bass fish. BTW, BASS would tell you weights and catch rates have risen in the last decade during the bass tournament explosion. I'm not a huge fan of these events either but those anglers are c&r year round and those who keep them to eat are entitled to eating bass. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

My son fishes a lot of big tournaments and from what I understand the big tournaments really do a good job with the care of the fish. The anglers at that level take extra steps as well because there is huge money on the line and dead fish are a penalty. That being said I think they scatter stock partially so there isn't a bunch of floaters all in one location. Sent from my E6810 using Lake Ontario United mobile app