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Sea Nympho

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  1. I kinda watch the rod action, the big spinners , I tend to go a little slower to keep them down. Bucktails with hair, I like to run in shallow water on weed edges. Trolling open water for suspended fish , I prefer Stingeye Magnums or Mepps Giant Killers, plain hooks.

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  2. I run 5' leaders with a ball bearing swivel at the line end and at the lure end. For line twist.  I attach trolling sinker were the line meets the leader, from 1oz to 4 oz , depending on style of spinner or bucktails and how deep you want them to run. Helps with floating weeds too. My favorite is the Stingeye Magnum Spinners. You can add bucktail hooks if you like. Mepps plain Giant Killers work good too. Plain treble hooks are better for deeper applications.  I put a split ring on the trolling sinkers with a snap swivel , to quickly attach to ball bearing swivel at the line end. Hope this helps, best of luck !!

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  3. Thats cool, I didnt realize Cabelas offer a Musky rod.  I've been running St Criox Rods since 1992 with no problems. I'm a troller, my casting friends like 8' 6" TO 9'  rods for casting.  The longer rods cast heavy lures farther and are better for figure 8's boatside. Just throwing it out there.  Tight Lines !!

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  4. Well GH73, under a $100, I would try Muskie Flea Market on Facebook. Musky rods are pricey but worth it.  A St Croix Triumph series would be your best bang for your dollar. If you get a Musky on , it will be worth every $ spent. 7' 6" or 8 ' should do it. The guys online at The Musky Shop can steer you in the right direction. Call them for good free advice. Best of luck and good fishing.   Dan

  5. On 2/15/2023 at 8:48 PM, CG_Fishes said:

    I know that this is a long shot, but I am currently working on an undergrad research project analyzing the shape of pickerel otoliths for use in differentiating populations. Otoliths are a calcified structure within the ear of fish used to sense vibrations for hearing. Otoliths can be ages like tree rings and absorb environmental elements allowing researchers to determine migration patterns. I am looking to use a shape analysis software to compare the shapes of otoliths found in pickerel and pike from different bodies of water. 

     

    Given our recent spell of good weather I have been trying, unsuccessfully to find some open water with some hungry pickerel around. I have been focusing around the Oneida River since I live in Syracuse. I would like to stay within 45 minutes as I only really have time after class to go out and catch some samples. If anyone knows any good ice out pickerel locations with open water at the moment I would really appreciate the help. 

     

    Yes, the collection of otoliths is lethal, but don't worry I am eating the fish and only keeping my legal limit of 5. So far I have two samples of pickerel and one of pike, but I will be working on pike later as I am traveling to Sweden over the summer for a research position.

     

    Thanks in advance for any help you can provide, I really need to get at least one more sample in before the season closes March 15th

    There are a very good population of Pickerel in Lamoka Lake, with a nice kayak launch in between Waneta & Lamoka Lakes.  Try the weedy area on the right by the island as you paddle out to the lake.  Best of luck,  use a small leader.

  6. When trolling up there in that clear water. I had a lot of luck with a 8" Swim Whizz in Walleye color , around the Cape Vincent area. I use to bump rocks with it too. The Walleye pattern was greenish, not brown.  You may not want to hit bottom,  with a expensive custom lure.  When casting, I used a white Mepps Giant Killer of deep drop offs. I think natural colors in clear water are better. Best of luck !

  7. On 8/19/2021 at 8:04 AM, Kevin J Legg said:


    I now carry a set of bolt cutters. Do you ever get walleyes on the Swimm Whizz

    I did,  right near the Feather Bed Schoul.,  I hooked into a really nice 30" 10lb walleye on a walleye colored swimm whizz.  When it came up the eyes were glowing like a deer in the headlights.  LOL

  8. Hey Joe,  It's very important to have the proper tools to handle a Musky safely without hurting you or the fish. A large net to use as a livewell on the side of your boat. Long handle pliers and good heavy hook cutters and a good glove for your non dominant hand.  Just like trout and salmon , follow the bait movement though out the year and the big predators will be there. Best of luck   PS  Watch youtube videos for good tips

  9. Awesome,  I sure can relate, I've been fishing for Muskies with my wife (Dee) for many many years now.  We are very lucky to have such great people in our lives to share our passions.  Best of luck to you guys this season. I'm sure we will be passing each other on Waneta this year too.  Stay safe and tight lines. Due to my work, I'm usually fish on Tuesday's or Wednesday's

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