j_hudson

Wow, how much did those lakers weigh?

I have been fishing Cossayuna Lake in Argyle NY with some good crappie action in the evenings. The Ice is about 5-6 inches but will definately get thick this week. There are also alot of pike and bass in that lake that are fairly easy to find. The little lake has never let me down as I rarely get skunked.

les, and everyone, thanks for the great info. I think I may have been going to slow. My depth finder will give me the speed at around 2 mph, but below that it has trouble. I don't have the best depth finder this season and I plan on upgrading next year, so this one is all I got. I will try to get a temp probe tomorrow to better see what's under me. I don't know what sliders are. I have been running my cow bells right off the ball, then my release and about 4 feet then lure. I really need to go out and fish with somebody who know what's up. I am getting together quite an arsenal of gear to hunt these fish but it is hard, when you have know Idea what to do and how the best way is to rig it. I am a bass fisherman that has converted to deep water in search of the big one, plus I like to eat them much more than bass. I am going to hit the water tomorrow and see if I can't put this info to work and lets hope I can get some nice fish in the boat.

Ok, so I have started fishing this summer with down riggers on Lake George for Lakers and LL salmon. I have put in a some hours and have had limited success. I have caught a few lakers, only one keeper and 0 salmon. I am running cow bells, with spoons, stick baits, flatfish. I am not sure if my speed is good as it doesn't read at such slow speeds. I know the fishing is good where I am cause there is always a few boats in the area. What should my speed be? I turn like crazy trying to figure it out., How far of the rigger should my lures be. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Does anybody on here fish Lake George? Thanks for the help.