Crafty Jay

Anyone use anything special to store their trolling spoons in while out on the kayak? The special mate boxes are just way too bulky in the kayak and the standard stowaways can’t keep the spoons separated well enough. I was thinking about ordering some of the Amish Outfitters spoon pouches and trying them out but have never seen or used them in person. Anyone have any recommendations?? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

That was a long cast on a spinning rod then closing the bail. 6# mono spool to lure. Ultra light reel with ML 7’ rod Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Got out for the last hour tonight. 1/1 off Webster Park. Man o man the water is low. Rattlin Rogues were hitting bottom 300yds off shore. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

We’re still about a month out from typical smelt action. 44 degrees is optimal before they start running. Niagara River is 36 right now. Need some warm rains before that picks up. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Decent afternoon at the south end of Conesus. Private access just south of the Beachcomber. They definitely preferred the suckers over the shiners. Shoulda got pics of the cast iron over the campfire fish fry. Next time!

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General consensus is the water is so low that the fish can’t get in and out from the lake. Channel is ‘clogged’. That’s just what I read on here and IceShanty tho. Haven’t been out there myself. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Last time the west branch froze up(4years ago?) it seemed to be the glory days of laker fishing where anyone that could get out to 40fow could have the time of their lives. Which lasted pretty much the whole season if I remember correctly. Has things changed in the lake since then? Minus the west branch not freezing up part. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

“Bait Master” in Springwater. His name is Al. Great guy and great bait. Price a month ago was $15 for one or $12 for 5+. I know they were in high demand at the time and he was a little backed up with orders, but he was still planning on keeping up with demand as best as possible. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thanks for the report. Hard getting info from the diehards out there. Can’t blame them tho. Great job grinding it out and finding the fish. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Awesome job! Considering doing the same on Sunday with some buddies. Has to be rewarding going in blind and finding a bite. Did you guys have machines or did you hoof it? Can be an intimidating lake with no machine. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Wow... I want to be happy about the influx of people interested in the sport but they make it so hard. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Boo yah. Well done Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Canadice yes. Bring spud. Thin spots will always exist on this lake. Hemlock not sure. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

The south end lacks the panfish that the north end has. The kid friendly jigging action is pretty much non existent. However you can set tip ups and get into some decent pike action. I’ve been skunked and I’ve caught double digits from the south end so I’d say it’s hit and miss as far as entertainment for the kids.... Ice is safe just stay away from the inlet. Park in the state lot and there should be a trail leading out there Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app