Bait Bucket

I did, had two good hits trolling with spoons early. One got off immediatly, the other fought for a bit, then the line went limp. I don't have riggers, so I use off shore tackle tadpole weights. 1.3oz. so I really have no idea how far down I'm fishing. Just enjoying the ride and my cigar.

Fished the south end on the weekend. Missed two trolling in the morning. Smashed a few smallmouths and largemouths in the evening. Largemouth on the East side, smallies on the West. Couple of heavyweights, nice fight. Senkos....

On ‎8‎/‎5‎/‎2017 at 7:41 AM, fishdepot said:

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On ‎6‎/‎26‎/‎2017 at 10:40 AM, weekend hooker said:

No picking on my drawing lol we found 2 trolling rods that small barrel swivels will fit through the eyes of the rods and we had regular trolling reels with line counters and set depth and alternated one side if it was set at a 100' we would set the other side to 90' and cover more of the water. We always used Sutton spoons. But with all the different brands we try everything

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Do you or any one else use anything other than spoons? Have you ever tried any other lures like stick baits while trolling? Going back up in two weeks and was just wondering where to get suttons in Hammondsport.

Do you have any pics you can post?

Running 12v. Have two batteries because I have two boats. Each have a 12 volt motor.

You mention charger, I opted for a portable instead of an onboard because of the two boats. I scoured around a bit and decided on an NOCO smart charger. (G15000). It's a 15 amp and will charge a battery 50% down in about 3 hours. They do have a 2 and 3 bank onboard with 10 amps per bank.

4 minutes ago, King Slammin said:

I use interstate group 27. Last two lasted 9 years. Always plugged into my on board charger even through winter.


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They were my next choice in group 29. Only need to find one down here in PA.

14 hours ago, Todd in NY said:

I think it is rated at 122 RC. It's best to check the actual battery label in the store.

They do not have the RC rating on the battery anymore on everstarts. I had one for cranking and lasted me for seven years. My other trolling bat is a Diehard i have since 2009 and is still performing at peak power. So I went and got a new second diehard and in one year, 11 days it will only take 75% and will drain in about 3 days off charge. That's why I'm leaning to the Everstart MAXX.

On ‎6‎/‎26‎/‎2017 at 9:46 AM, jk1 said:

BB  (Bait Bucket) anxious to hear how you did and what you see on the depth finder.  Will probably be going up tomorrow.....jk

Had a good time on Keuka over the weekend. Did not do anything on Lakers, only because I don't know how.... Got some really nice smallmouth though. Went out of Hammondsport and headed North for about a mile on the west side. 17 fow and senkos.

No picking on your pic. I would need larger eyes for that set up. I use these from off shore tackle. They work well. 1oz and 1.3oz. hooked up with a 9 foot ugly stick med/light.

On ‎6‎/‎22‎/‎2017 at 10:46 AM, fishdepot said:

BIG JOHN MANUAL RIGGERS

2 BIG JOHN MANUAL RIGGERS WITH SWIVEL BASES AND 10LB WEIGHTS LIKE NEW$75 EACH

These still available?

So, I'll be heading up from PA as well to the South side of Keuka this weekend. Never been there and not sure how it is down there. Don't have riggers, so i'll be trying to get that spoon down with some trolling weights. Maybe jig as well. All fails for that, try my luck for some bass or pike.

Some nice fish there tman, great job.

Thanks Bobby, never been there, but I will have a good time no matter what the situation. (I guess that's why they make big cigars). If all fails for the heavy ones, always try for some perch.

I guess I'm in the same boat as Todd. Going to Guffin Bay this week to try something other than 18" Oneida Lake cigars.

Never been there, so I'm not sure what I can run into at this time of year. I was told the fish may be a lot heavier than Oneida.

My on hand rods for trolling are:

9' Ugly sticks (light to 20lb) paired with Penn 320's with 17lb mono and a 6 foot 12lb leader.

6'6" St Croix's (med/hvy to 20lb) paired with Garcia 5600's with 14lb mono and a 4 foot 10lb leader.

I have two walleye boards and some off shore tadpole weights, 1 1/4oz each.

Just wondering.

1 hour ago, kempie said:

size motor for trolling on a crestliner 1650

I am going to purchase a Crestliner 1650 and I was just wondering if a Mercury 4 stroke 60 horse would be alright for trolling. I don't want to bother with a kicker. Thanks!

Kempie, I have a  Crestliner  Fishhawk 1600sc (2014) with a Merc 50hp Bigfoot (four stroke). I can get down to trolling speeds for deep divers and spoons. If I need to go with a worm harness, I put two 18" bags out and can get down to or below 1 mph. Warranty on the motor prohibits me to drill and use a plate, but the bags work great.

Hopefully this will help. Issued yesterday.

http://www.voiemaritime.ca/en/pdf/navigation/notice20170516.pdf

Shipping??

Here's the web site, they list all the places that sell them in NY, PA OH.

http://www.bayratlures.com/

On ‎4‎/‎4‎/‎2017 at 0:56 PM, muskiedreams said:

Coated nets help to minimize slime removal

I know, that makes it harder to filet.

I searched high and low a while back and could only come up with this place. Staying there in May, but not the opener. Basically a fish camp with rooms and cabins. Also has ramp and docks and bait shop.

http://www.guffinbayresortandmarina.com/

Looking for a new trolling battery and was wondering if anyone ever used the VMAX. I know it's about $244, but just looking to maybe upgrade a little.

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