guffins fisherman

Big CC's are really nice boats. Problem is, they don't really present well for the trolling game. The seating in shelter from the sun and rain just isn't there. If I were a jigging, or drifting guide, a big CC would be my choice. There are guys that do just that, and the room and ability to fish 360 degrees around the helm is ideal for them. For trolling, walk-arounds, pilot houses and enclosed helm areas(canvas or hard) are the way to go. There are so many styles of fishing, and so many styles of boats out there to match, we should all own one of each. I own a walk-around and like it for what I do right now. If I were to step up to the professional ranks, I would struggle with room, seating and shelter, and that dang motor box.

This seems really weird that you can"t get them to move farther away. I have walleyes and 22's, and actually prefer the 22's, and am able to put weights on Reef Runner 800's and still get them to plane out there. There must be something simple going on here. Your line is secure in the clamp? The line is behind the pin at the stern of the board: You are putting the board on the proper side of the boat? You have the rod tips up and over the side of the boat? Sounds simple, I know.

You beat me to it, Kevin. Page 34 of the full guide. Jefferson County, NY has a Special Regulation on it for Black Bass(smallmouth bass). I should print a bunch off and take them out in my kayak. I heard there was website one could input boat registration numbers into as a way to report "fisherman" fishing illegally. Has anyone seen or used such a thing?

I would agree the Bahas, the Penn Yans, and even Tiaras are the most popular due to their layout. I think the biggest thing that makes them the most popular is the fact they are readily available, and are primarily inboards. Working the back of them, setting lines, maintaining the engine, and netting hundreds of fish over the transom of an inboard is just way easier, less inhibited by engine boxes, and outboard engines. For the weekender, one can make other styles work, but for day in-day out work the big, clear dance floor inboards really are the best.

Kevin, I have a place on Guffin Bay along Pillar point. Obviously a hot spot for bass. We see people clearly targeting bass all of May and early June. It really sets me off. I am not a huge bass guy, but still am weary of what this behavior does to the fishery. I spoke up to a guy that was close enough to shore. He intimated the rule for Jefferson County was changed last year. I have not had the chance to look it up, but that is beside the point. There is clear reasoning for waiting until after the spawning season for these fish, but these "fisherman" don't seem to care. Best part is, they will be the ones complaining about how the fishery is collapsing. Rant over. I too wish there was a greater presence of law enforcement.

I am running a 25' Proline WA/Merc 5.7 and really like it. If I could choose any boat tomorrow, I would pick the 29' version of my boat with twin four strokes or Etecs. I like the versatility of the WA, and the fishability of the deck outback. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

By all accounts, it has been very slow. There are guys getting them, but they always get them and keep it to themselves.

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Someone just posted a few in the classifieds.

Take a look on eBay. You can get new combos in 2's or 4's for $130-200 depending on the number you get. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have been running an '97 Proline 231 for three seasons now and I love that boat. It is not the softest ride in the tight chop, but it really is a tank overall. May next boat will be the 29 Proline. Congrats. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Did you know? You can buy the carbon drag washers on ebay for a lot of reel brands. I have done done three or four of my Magdas. I think I paid about $8 a reel for the washer kit. Just do your research, and be real careful taking the reel apart. They have lots of little parts that like to go flying. But they can be done DIY. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I would say go for it. I think two things to keep in mind: the strength of the gunnel, and the height of the pulleys. Make sure those two things are up to snuff, and you will be on your way. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

We catch a lot of lake trout with clients in the summer. The one thing I find myself saying A LOT, is "rod tip up." I am not implying you are an inexperienced angler, but I am implying the importance of steady pressure on the fish with the rod tip up and no pumping. They are soft-mouthed and tear out really easily. For the record, the majority of our losses are on the surface too. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I use them as well. I like them, not love them. I am using cannons with short booms. I am leery of longer booms due to the increased leverage they would have in pulling outward on the gimbal mounts/ holders. Also, I have noticed when I free spool the weight down deep, the whole apparatus shakess around a bit. If I slow down the freefall, it steadies the set up, but sometimes it is unaviodable. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Do the new Magdas come with carbon drags washers? If not, try and go with Convectors for both. The Magda drags just don't hold up(sticky and finicky) with heavy fish. Walleye, Northerns maybe, but big fish need better drags. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I am having problems reading topics that I have specified to push notifications directly to my phone. A new problem since the update as well.