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    Another big cayuga brown

    in Finger Lakes Discussion

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    Possible to get them trolling spoons but by far the best way is to either anchor up or (carefully) drift if the wind is right with live sawbellies. Jigging can also be productive  especially while letting live bait do its thing on other lines out nearby (get lakers and the occasional rainbow or salmon as well).Anyone doing it for the first time I'd say be very careful it can be very disorienting out there and especially after 12 or 1 AM when folks in lake homes turn their lights off:smile: Set up in your spot in the early evening when it is light and best to anchor. hang lanterns off your downriggers to bring the bait in the fish will follow. Tip: if your lantern doesn't have a "shade on the side) use some aluminum foil around the side facing the boat as the glare will mess with your vision otherwise.



    When using saws where are you targeting? Suspended fish over deep water and dropping straight down 20-25’ or more shallow along the shore with flatlines (no weight). Asking bc I use this method to catch big browns on my local reservoirs but I’ve always just trolled Cayuga.


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    Fishing Cayuga

    in Finger Lakes Discussion

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    Hey guys, had a quick question. I’m new to fishing Cayuga, I mainly fish local reservoirs and a ton on Lake Ontario. I’ve only fished Cayuga one time and was curious to know how the technique differs from trolling browns on Lake Ontario. On Lake Ontario we mix in tons of various colors with both stick baits and spoons. is Cayuga a more natural color approach?? Also depth (before the thermocline sets in) are most guys trolling shallow water in early spring like on Lake Ontario or is it fishing suspended fish over deeper water utilizing the riggers and segmented leadcore to get down a few feet??. Not looking for any GPS coordinates or specific spots. Just trying to shortened the curve a bit. My boat is completely rigged for all trolling applications. Just trying to get a few tips for Cayuga because it’s a bit closer for me then lake O, also I can fish it alone on my boat utilizing my autopilot minnkota.

     

    Thanks in advance for any info

     

    Mike G

     

     

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    OZ 4/28

    in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)

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    Met you guys at the ramp , me and my boys got zilcho , nice job.
    Last weekend we did good on Sunday and Monday ,with a few 5 pounders and four 8 pounders and one 11 pounder and caught them on sticks and spoons everything fired. The only thing that got fired this trip was me as captain.

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    Hahahahah, was nice to meet u guys. Yea we even had a tuff time this trip. We got lucky and scratched out a few decent fish to salvage the day. We are headed back up in 2 weeks for a 5 day stretch, fishing all day every day. Can’t wait. Maybe we will see u guys up there. Good luck pal.


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    Big Jon mini divers

    in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?

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    Hi guys, looking for some thoughts or testimonials on using “ BIG JON” mini “deeper diver” divers, for Browns when pushing into slightly deeper water. I was told they work amazing, but that was from only one guy before I purchased them. I bought them Bc I was looking for a diver without all the bulk and bull of a traditional dipsy. Thanks in advance for any tips.
     
     
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    First trip 4/13

    in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)

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    Made our first trip of the year out on lady o on 4/13. We saw a small of opportunity in the weather before the nasty weather that came in on sat. We ended the day going 14-17. The water was gin clear so an all natural presentation took all of our fish. Goby bay rats and jointed brown trout raps did the trick on the boards. Took a few good ones on stingers off the riggers. Can’t wait to get back up on the 28-29th. Safe fishing guys. IMG_6608.JPGIMG_6628.JPGIMG_6631.JPGIMG_6617.PNGIMG_6625.JPGIMG_6626.PNGIMG_5083.JPGIMG_6629.JPGIMG_6624.JPG

     

     

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    Tight lips

    in Ontario, CA Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (North Shore)

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    Last year was myself and my fishing partners first year ever fishing lake O. We basically applied our knowledge we learned from asking millions of questions on this page as well as following some of the charter captains YouTube channels (sounds funny) but it really helped the learning curve. This year we upped our learning by attending trolling schools and study reading material extensively. Our first year wasn’t bad, we caught Browns, kings and steelhead, but this year we are way more prepared. It’s pages like this that give guys like myself and avenue to learn and get a jump start on learning all that applies to this lake O trolling game. I’d never ask for gps coordinates as to where anyone found fish. But giving some info is really greatly appreciated, we are all fisherman here all trying to have a little success as well as being safe on the water. Tight lines guys and be safe this season.


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    2 - triple trees fixed (high seas)

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

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    I bought the same trees from the same guy, I like them, are there advantages to adjustables absolutely, but not enough to offset the price in my book. You can turn the tree so your rods point in any direction you want. I also have have rod holders that are adjustable on the boat rails, so I find myself using the gunnel rod holder for the inside rod the bottom holder on the tree and the top holder on the tree, this makes for more than sufficient space for the lines. 





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