justtracytrolling

I have seen the same thing this season at Otisco with the fish suspended off shore and its been a slow pick. The people I have talked to that fished the shallower traditional spring spots have come up zero. If it was easy it would be bass fishing. justin

We fished so hard Saturday for 1 fish that Sunday my son and I spent the whole middle of the day on some nice bass. First time Ive fished for largemouths on Otisco and I was surprised how many nice 3+ lb fish, and the largest about 5lb. Great weather and a great start to the season. justin

Tracy and I caught one ok tiger at Otisco, approximatey three feet. We forgot to put the big net on the boat so I couldnt bring it up to measure and get good pics. Tracy did get 2 pics if we can figure out to post them I will. Caught it trolling the west side points...had 3 rods out for musky and 5 on walleye, tho we didnt get any eyes

Targetting spawning bass can be a blast, but I feel that the DEC might need to revisit this issue as Im positive that fishing pressure during spawning is definitely harder on the bass than catch release fishing other times of the year. Im not against those who do it as long as its legal, as matter of fact my son and I fished a local pond tonight and caught several largemouths including a 6+ pounder, but I know it wasnt the best idea. Hard not to give em try when its legal, fun, and easy! justin

Ill get a picture posted to this...its nothing fancy...2005 21' tracker fishing barge 25hp bigfoot 4 stoke, cannon long electric riggers, big boards n 2 homemade masts, minn kota terrova with i-pilot so i can use the trolling motor to steer with the remote when im working lines and landing fish when im alone or just 1 person with me plus the trolling motor allows me to fine tune speed. Hummingbird with side imaging transducer mounted in front so in can turn the trolling motor a little and "see whats in front of the boat with side image to follow tight walleye structure. Need another in the back too...soon. Only real downfall is it slow and tough in wind and waves to control, but I like to zigg zag anyway and we fish smaller water Otisco mostly. Tons of room we camp from it and fish adirondack lakes with up to 6 easily. Did it all myself...first boat other than canoes for tripping on rivers and lakes.

Today was pretty nasty out there but, my last chance to fish cayuga before the boat goes in at otisco friday. We launched near noon and went just north of Myers to get some protection from the point. We ended 6-9, but I wasted alot of time figuring out the bite. I had to troll south into the wind to get the speed right and get bites, about 1.8. Same thundersticks and spoons worked fished down 15-20. Had a triple including 2 on 1 rod. Tough time controlling the boat n running 6 rods with wind, but very satisfying working for it. Come on walleye season! justin

I wanted to thank everyone for the great posts. I normally fish for walleye and musky, but after reading all the cayuga posts I had to get the boat out and try the salmon for the first time. We took a friend and his 12 year old son out from Myers and headed south on the east shelf. We went 14-17 with 4 keepers. We kept a nice 20 incher for dinner and was terrific. The boy did great and landed 10 (every fish except the 4 doubles). We ran 8 rods when we could keep up. Black n silver had the edge over firetiger, sticks or spoons didnt matter they ate! Action was steady on big boards and riggers. Wasnt sure what temp I was looking for so I let the fish talk to me and started up high 5-10 ft down and did s turns across the shelf. As the day went on had to keep dropping down to stay with the bite, and ended up 20-25 down. Got a little rougher so we called it before we could try the lakers, maybe next time. Everyone sharing info really made a 12 yr olds day, THANKS AGAIN!! justin and tracy 21' pontoon set up to troll....yes pontoon

Sluggo Been slow at Rock Bottom, but now that deer season is over ill get out more. Let you know how we do in Binghamton. Heard reports of good numbers in the chenango somehere between otseningo park and 12a bridge ill find out more on that too! justin

If you really are desperate to catch a walleye 2-3 hours is nothing to travel to find decent fishing.....the secret to walleyes is WORK!

I see them working the points on the west side everyday when im walleye trolling and they do like fast moving cranks!

I fished otisco the last two weekends but the two before that I did very well just north the bouys near shackleton shoals trolling perch color magnum wally divers down 20-24 ft in 35 ft of water gps speed 2.8. The eyes are much bigger in otisco!!

I launch from Otisco Lake Campground and Marina. It is on otisco valley road on the south end, I go there because I can get a slip and a cabin for 4 for the weekend for 160 dollars. Launch is $9 but if you get a $10 slip launch is free if your staying over. They have tent and rv camping also. Ill be headed up friday morn about 430. Ill let you know how I make out.

Nice catch! Im from binghamton also and fish otisco primarily havent braved erie or ontario yet.