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Yes. This is about the best picture I have of my setup. I've added more tracks and rod holders since

Should fit pretty much any track. I'm using Cisco

I have a berts downrigger base that fits in my cisco track, so presumably their other stuff would fit as well

As a woodworker and boater I really appreciate the work that you put into this. Nice job!

I know it's not what you asked, but have you considered building a new upper in a larger caliber? (E.g. a 6.8 spc) You can use everything you already have in the lower

North end around 150 to 200 foot of water

Your experience on the lake matches mine from Friday. Lots of marks, lots of bait but no bites.

Thanks Ted!

Thanks! The bigger one hit like a hammer and was very acrobatic. Leaped a few times getting it back to the boat. Bent the treble hook too

I wasn't targeting them, no. Really just went out to get on the boat and figured I would try the gamblers. Today was actually my first time using them. Chalk it up to luck, but it was fun!

Yes, North end launch. Bait clouds are crazy too at about 60 feet down

Canandaigua 8/25 Haven't been out in a long time so I took the day off. Headed out at 6:30 and lines in around 7. First rainbow at 7:30 next around 9. Both on gamblers on dipsy and jet divers out 230 over 200. First around 4 pounds next seemed around 7? No scale on board

Canandaigua North End Launch How is the state launch at the north end? Any docks in yet? Water level? I'm thinking of taking Friday off and getting the boat out for the first time this year.

I did this same thing a couple years ago, try cheaperthandirt.com. Midwayusa (as mentioned above) is also good It is cheaper to buy a new barrel rather than a whole new gun. You can get Remington factory barrels and I believe Mossberg makes barrels for the 870 too. Either should work, though I stayed with a factory barrel

Also (or instead of Pittsford Lumber) take a look at Lakeshore Hardwoods in Victor. Cheaper prices and not as snooty http://www.lakeshorehardwoods.com/