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for sale : usa 8" Spin Doctors. Three (3) lots, with 14 in Each Plano Box, Included.
Fjaq replied to rod hog's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Launched next to the Coast Guard Station at 6:30am, pulled out at 12:45pm. One trailer in lot when we launched, 5 trailers in lot when we pulled out. Turned west out of the inlet, very brown water so we set up right away. First brown came in about 15 minutes of trolling. Picked up 14 browns total along with 2 twelve inch salmon. Stayed in 10’ to 20fow. Everything came on boards with rapalas. No hits on riggers with spoons. Best rapala of the day was a J7 in black over silver. Biggest fish was about 5lbs. Water temp stayed around 40.6 but did see 41deg at one point. Early the breeze was SW but swung around to SE around 11am. That SE breeze stirred up the water and was cold. Great day on the water. Anyone know what they are doing on the east side of the inlet with the crane and rock? I have used otter boats for the past 4 years. I always hated the way they would often “go dead” during a small turn. I recently moved the tow line attach point further aft on the board. Pulls tighter and does not tend to “die” as much.
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for sale : usa Fish hawk x4d
Fjaq replied to Matt ching's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Could not get any info on Sodus ice/launch status so I made the 2.5 hour ride to see for myself. The launch next to the old Arnie’s Marina, which is called Harriman Park is ice, free and deep enough to launch. The parking lot looks good, although there are some patches of ice. Also a new sign posted next to the dock. The launch over by the Coast Guard station is same thing ice free deep enough to launch, and the parking lot has icy patches -
Sold / Closed Amish Outfitter Boards, Flags, Shock Cords, and 500lb Tow Line
Fjaq posted a topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
I have a (as close as you can get to new) set of Amish Outfitter Planer Boards for sale. Plastic (collapsable) boards, flags, shock cords, and two spools of 500lb test planer board tow line (200’ per spool). I used these boards one time on Cayuga. They track very well with much of the board beneath the water. They pull hard and keep that tow line tight which keeps the board more off to the side of your boat and not lagging further back, the tight tow line makes sliding your releases down the line easier and when a fish hits there is a faster release from the release. The boards collapse making storage much easier. Hooking up lines to the releases is a little too tough for me and my wife (best first mate ever) was not thrilled. My 70 year old hands don’t work like they used to and that tight tow line makes it difficult. 20 years ago it would have not been an issue. I paid $294 for the boards including shipping and tax. I will bite the bullet and take $200 if anyone is interested. I’d rather not ship. I live near Troy PA. I travel often due to my part time job of transporting cars for a car dealership. Trips to Albany NY, Syracuse NY, Cleveland OH, Newark NJ, Baltimore MD, and Pittsburgh PA are made somewhat often. I fish Cayuga, Sodus, The Oak, and sometime Oswego. if you are interested give me a shout. -
Cayuga Treman and Taughannock launches 3/10/26
Fjaq replied to Fjaq's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
21”, 19”, and 15”. The 19 and 15 caught right in front of the Taughannock cove,,, on the same lure,,,,AT THE SAME TIME!! -
FYI, Launches at Treman and Taughannock are ice free and usable. Launched out of Treman this morning 3/10/26 with a StarCraft 196 and had no issues due to depth. While trolling saw other boats coming out of Taughannock. Not a stellar day but we did get 3 nice LL to the boat. A little breezy (16mph ENE according to Myers point anemometer) between 8:30am - 10am. Flattened out around 11am. Highest surface temp was 37.8 deg. All 3 LL on divers off boards. Another great day on the water. Also, I recently bought a pair of Amish Outfitter Planer Boards. Used them for the first time today. They pull too hard for my liking. I am going back to my Otter Boats. I will post them in classified soon. Boards, shock cords, and 2 spools of 500lb planer tow line, 200’ each spool. I paid $294 for the package with shipping and tax. I’ll give somebody a great deal if interested. Just like new, once in the water. Lastly, I have been unable to find out if the launch (next to the Coast Guard Station) at Sodus is ice free. Anybody know?
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Thanks for the info. Perhaps with the warmer temps and the SW winds the past few days some of the ice will break up. If anyone has an update please let us know. Tuesday 3/10/26 looks like a nice day to fish out of Sodus.
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Anyone been by Sodus Bay within the last few days? I’m wondering if ice is still blocking launch next to Coast Guard station. thanks for any info.
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I won’t lie, I was hoping for an “all clear of ice” reply. But your reply is much appreciated,,, saved me a 1.5 hour ride to check. Thanks -
Back on 2/14/26 Taughannock launch was iced in. We have some nice weather coming up this week. Anybody been by Taughannock lately and can tell us how the launch looks?
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This was at Taughhannock.
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Photos taken on 2/14/26. First photo from top of ramp, second photo while standing on dock. Bubbler was not running when I was there but apparently has been running. Looked like fairly thick ice between to ovals of open water.
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Yes and yes.
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Water level is low but passable. Had to keep the planer mast and poles down of course. I think the water depth under the bridge was over 3’.
