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  1. Hey that's awesome! So jealous lol....very nice Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  2. I'm really a rookie fly angler, 3 attempts. But my brother isn't. He's home on a visit and I'm looking for a shop that ties flies or supplies them for South of Hemlock/Honeyoye area. Sutton Spoon Co. ? Help out if ya can, want to enjoy the little time I have once a year seeing him. Thanks Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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  5. I'm not sure if your referring too local tourney anglers, open, or elite series. However I will say the MLF system of weight record & release is a conservation policy that's effective. I see Bassmaster did it once this year. Mostly because much of their tourneys are shallower fisheries. Be nice if the rules were changed or if a short seminar was done to teach fizzing. Especially in Northern fisheries. The tournament organizers and officials should be on top of this. The kayak anglers use aluminum rulers and take pictures. Honestly, it sounds to me the organizers are at fault, or at least should be responsible for suitable score rules Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  6. Hemlock lake is a highland reservoir, state forest, completely undeveloped. It fishes entirely different than Cayuga, which has lots of grass, docks, structure. Hemlock has points, pockets, lots of rock and smaller weed beds. There are flats too, but small. Typically the points and pockets have deep ledges in front of them. When the post spawn is over, from mid July on most decent sized bass move deep chasing bait, where Temps are much cooler. Alewife and smelt numbers are high, they typically live in deeper. These photos appear shallow water, but most of the time I'm in 12 -20 fow water. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  7. Went there spring last year, couldn't find any. My friend Bailey Eigbrett is former FL tourney angler, now Bassmaster Open angler. He went during largemouth spawn and was searching smallies in practice. Very few and in 40'+ Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  8. In post spawn bass will hang near shallows for awhile. But as water temps increase they will move deeper. When it gets hot, like now, you'll find largies shallow, but in few numbers and typically smaller. The numbers and size will be deeper off shore weed lines or points. 10'-20' typically is a good depth range. The deeper you go, it becomes a matter of finding structure or a school of bait fish. Bass relate to structure and cover, the deeper the more isolated structure typically. So you'd need a good finder, and be able to graph areas your not familiar with. If you can't, stick with deep weed edges 10-20'. They might be tucked in them out in front suspended, or even in holes of the weeds. So be prepared for flipping, finesse, or retrieve baits Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  9. Start at the first point to half way down the lake. There are channel swings on points 12' deep, stay on weed edge. Otherwise get out to 12' + on flats and find the weed edge. You can ALWAYS find fish in 10'+ during hot summer as long as there's sufficient cover. I prefer shaky heads and drop shots. If it's breezy throw a 8-10' crankbait, or half Oz swimbait. Keep your colors natural, nothing flashy or bright Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  10. Candice and Hemlock. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  11. I usually bass fish, but my brother is in town and we'd like to take a shot at crappies. I know they like shallows on large flats, but will run to deeper water when weather not good. I do have garmin striker. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  12. Bro, I'd like to help you here, but I'd probably offend someone else by doing so. A vast majority of anglers believe in passing on conservation and ethics, like myself. However many here will not do that in fear of alerting this "wave of vultures" that will come devestate the species and destroy everything as we know it [emoji23][emoji1787][emoji23]. It's a bit overblown imo. Unless you live near the city, then I can see that happening, but then again a very small percentage of anglers are illegal or do illegal things. Like on the Genny, its mistreated more oftenthan it should be. My advice is go search the species you desire online, its seasonal patterns, food sources in the area your fishing etc. You'll get more info there than here. They don't pass it on to just anyone. Most are here to fluff their feathers, not give up secrets. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  13. [emoji1787] like people that trout fish don't already know. My first year stream fishing. Anyone can research on line. I understand protecting the species, but anyone can figure it out. Not really hiding anything when you can find info on DEC, youtube, and study the species online. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  14. I'm a nooby too trolling trout. I'm interested this year when the trout start pushing the shoreline and mouth, or in the river. I prefer in the river because I have a 14' Jon boat, river will be safer. So could you tell me what colors are best in the Gennessee river and size of spoons ? Smaller Suttons ? Not interested in salmon, just trout. Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  15. So I finally bought a 14' boat this year. I have done the driff/troll a couple times on the Gennessee a few years ago with a freind, but never went back. So my experience with what species is looking for which baits is limited. I like the idea of bottom bouncers or 3 way weighted with worm harnesses, sticks, spinners or trolling spoons with an in line weight system with depth chart I picked up. I do own a pair of trolling rods with line counters. So anything as far as colors, techniques, or tackle tips is greatly appreciated. Like what size spoons or colors work for trout ? I am very limited in experience but have a little inclination as to what might work. Just need a 🤏 bit of advice. Thanks [emoji106] Note: I am not interested in the salmon Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  16. Read a few weeks ago the launches were a mess. Anyone know their condition or changes ? Have 14' aluminum with 8hp motor. Could I slip this in ? Sent from my SM-T720 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  17. Was curious what type of lure you used ? I know spinners sticks and spoons catch browns. I have never caught a brown or laker before. I usually bass fish @ Hemlock. Any info your willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Thank.
  18. Anyone know what temps are between hemlock and canandaigua lake are ? Where can I find this info ? Been trying but no results. An estimated temp will do. Thanks.
  19. OK so apparently this is an incident I know nothing of and is way off topic. I just wanted to know water temps in my area which is west of canandaigua, no where near cayuga. FishingTheFL please take that somewhere else like the DEC. I bet u didn't even call DEC when u saw it. So get off my thread
  20. Yeah thanks. I'm waiting til 45-50 deg. Another 3 wks probly. I don't fish Cayuga, but it still remains one of better bass lakes on the tourney and in the country. producing well despite claims of crappy guys catching bass. How does anyone know if its crappie guys or something else causing death ? Still produces year after year
  21. Water temps Anyone know what temps are on conesus or honeyoye ? Might be early for bass yet.
  22. Oh OK would you be willing to tell me colors or lures ? Glow ? Pm me if u want
  23. Thanks for tips. I got their about 11:30am north end and head south. But went to where I see on finder @ 25 ' and could not get a bite. I think my boat spooked em, I was over them b 4 I knew it lol. Oh well was a beautiful day and thanks again for tips.
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