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  1. guffins fisherman
    I had an idea that the passing storm and the SW wind would be prime time in the eastern basin of LO. Some good intel put me on the X, and put some nice fish in the box for some good friends.
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    Water's too warm for Lakers in the trench. Gotta go far and deep for them still. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Weight on the lines for sure to target that depth. Experiment with how much and leads to the bait to get the depth you want. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    I knew when I saw this post asking about eyes in the eastern basin you would be hard pressed to get much of a reply, especially publicly. If you dig, you can see guys are definitely catching them right now, just nobody is going to share where, how, when, on what, etc. The guys catching them right now are mostly seasoned vets and have put in crazy hours putting their programs together, and are not very forthcoming with what is working, and where. Any of the new guys out there catching them have done their homework, and are most likely not going to share very readily either. I got into walleye chasing a few years ago, and found out there was only one way to gather info on catching walleye in the eastern basin. That was to just put in a ton of time, keep your eyes and ears open and keep chasing 'em. The eastern basin is so hard to fish for eyes that guys are not going to give up their findings too easily. Good luck, and I hope you find some of that LO gold. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    I am running the 25' version of that same hull. Mine is an IO with a 5.7 Merc pushing it. I have a swim platform, and the boat doubles as a family craft, so a kicker is out of the question right now. I use two large trolling bags for walleye fishing, and am really happy with it. A lot of people bang on Prolines, but you see a lot of them out there. Some say they are a harsh ride. I say slow down a bit in the chop and they ride just fine. I especially like the fact there is no wood in their construction. The glass encased foam is sturdy and long lasting. In terms of setting up for trolling, you should have buss bars inside the transom to connect your electric riggers. The various water pumps are there as well. The IO version is a little right to work on back there, but the OB version looks like it has a ton of space. There are some Proline owners on here that may chime in as well. Overall, I am very happy with my 1997 231 WA. Matt Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Ranger. The octagonal, extendable handle is stiff and easily stored. We use them on our charter boats, netting hundreds of lake trout and salmon a year. They just keep on ticking. The netting is not easy on the fish, but that can be remedied if you need to. Sent from my XT1585 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Here's a couple I pulled out of the eastern basin the other night. Storm clouds chased us home, or we would've had a couple more.
  8. guffins fisherman
    Lots to think about and interesting dialogue. Wish there was some river walleye population data to examine. Between you and Prof. T, you guys could start your own study on SLR 'eyes. I mean that in the most envious of ways.
  9. guffins fisherman
    Maybe taking a good long look at the ice fishing season on them is a place to start. Guys target the hell out of them in Chaumont bay, which could very well be some of the fish in the river. Some release, some keep. Either way, it is a ton of stress on the fish. IDK. Just a thought.
  10. guffins fisherman
    Bottom paint is like the Yankees. Everyone loves 'em or hates 'em. Pros: with the right paint, better fuel economy after prolonged mooring, easier clean up upon taking it out of the water for the season, no need to pull it and wash it every so often, which by the way only gets the crud off. It will still be stained unless you acid wash it, which is highly corrosive to everything it touches(your trailer, driveway, your skin, your gelcoat, etc). Cons: PITA to apply correctly, $$$, needs to be touched up regularly, basically is permanent, potential retail negative, and I am sure others will chime in. I bottom paint my boats due to being in the water a solid 5-6 months. I went with a slick coat (vc-17 or fw-21) this year and love it. I just pulled up to a beach and inspected the bottom side. It has held up well, holds no slime and is just as slick as the gelcoat. My last boat, I used an ablative and it was rough. It took some of my top end away, and effected my fuel economy. Mind you, there is a big difference between bottom paint and a barrier coat. The bottom paint simply retards the growth of slime, where the barrier coat is an epoxy that seals your gelcoat first, then you apply the bottom paint over it. Good luck. Research, research, research is my best advice. Some marinas will let you use their lift for a day to paint your hull for a small price too. Matt
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    Not one, but two pots of gold out there.
  12. guffins fisherman
    You should get a text message stating welcome to Canada if your bouncing off their tower. Your phone will alert you are about to incur international rates, and give you the option to accept or decline. Decline and you will lose service until you get back into reach of US towers. Your phone will search for service and and crush your battery. Turn it off completely, or put it in airplane mode to still have your camera for pics of your trophy fish. We do it all the time while fishing the shipping channel, and such.
  13. guffins fisherman
    The water is so wacky right now. Down speed is what you should be concerned with. We use the angle of cable entry into the water to define our trolling speeds. SOG is negligible in deep water trolling. Cables stretched way out=too fast, hanging close to boat=too slow, off to one side with wheel straight=current to correct for.
  14. guffins fisherman
    Def. call Amish or Big Papa. They will pick your brain as to what you are wanting to fish for, where, HP you will be running, etc. so as to get the right bag. I have called Big Papa for set ups on two different boats, and his advice was spot on. Exactly what I wanted. I am sure Amish is the same. Def. go with two too.
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    Congratulations! I loved it, but just not in the market just now. Matt
  16. guffins fisherman
    Did the Eastern go down the road? I noticed the slip has been empty a couple days.
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    I know some people swear by a separate fuel source for their kicker so as to keep fresh, clean fuel to the kicker. If that is an option for you, go that route and put it opposite your kicker. I have often seen and wondered what people do so their boats don't list with those heavy four strokes hanging off one side.
  18. guffins fisherman
    Yup. I troll a Merc 5.7 with a brave 3 outdrive all the time with trolling bags on each side. I can get down to 1.8-1.9 at idle.
  19. guffins fisherman
    Bill Saiff Outdoors runs out of Henderson Harbor, has a 7 boat fleet, guarantees 8 hours line in the water, and can fish anything the lake has to offer. Contact number is (315) 771-3514.
  20. guffins fisherman
    I think magnesium is supposed to be better in fresh water.
  21. guffins fisherman
    Beyond that, I would only be guessing. I'm sure there are others that are able to chime in.
  22. guffins fisherman
    On a side note. What should I do to the engines (outboards) coming from Salt to fresh? anodes? Impellers? Thanks First, if the O/B is not a saltwater rated model, run away. Second, if it is saltwater rated, look it over real good. Cowl off, look for corrosion on anything aluminum and copper, look at the seals around the head, look at the condition of the lower unit paint, prop, etc. If it is a mess, chances are the power head is too. Try to seatrial it. As has been stated, there is a HUGE difference between running on muffs, and running under load and running temps. Look at the flow of water coming out the indicator hose, feel the temp of it. Third, keep an eye on it, and pray you got one that was flushed regularly.
  23. guffins fisherman
    I have seen this boat many times in the slip. Looks like new. Beast of a boat for sure.
  24. guffins fisherman
    South wind last night on Chaumont Bay. Rollers coming off the lake were 2-3's. We just trolled with them and it wasn't too bad. We went inside the bay behind Pt. peninsula and it was quite nice in there. Only one Sheep's all evening. Fished from 5 to 9 PM. Worked 20-30 FOW.
  25. guffins fisherman
    I was in Naples, FL this winter for a week. Obviously, a huge boating culture there. I didn't see one single IO. I asked our friend why. He said the barnacles, clams and salt are murder on the boots and outdrive. I also noticed a huge majority of the boats with outboards were on lifts when not in use. So, clearly a salt water environment is really hard on equipment. My first boat came from salt. I bought it as a result of me not knowing any different at the time. That thing was a mess. Every bit of copper was coated in corrosion, and would just fall apart in your hands. Even the wiring inside the coating was corroded. The outboard motor was not rated for sal, and clearly not flushed often enough, and was corroding from the inside out. At this time, if I were to be looking seriously at a boat from a salt water environment, I would not even listen to what the owner is saying, and have it surveyed. The seller will often tell you what you want to hear to get out from under it.
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