johnrgilfert

Finally able to get a very good friend out fishing on the Big O. At 86 not many more days left to enjoy a day on the lake. Started straight out in 200 and trolled NW to 400 FOW. Turned and headed SE toward Olcott into 160 FOW. Been fishing Ontario for more than 35 years. Been skunked a number of times, but it was extremely disturbing that NO FISH showed on the screen. Have 2 units on board and used both thinking maybe one was just fuzzy. Trolled a distance overall about 12 miles in total. Seen one mark 55 down over 370. That was it. No boats out, seen only one other boat all day. No trailers at Wilson, 3 trailers at Olcott. 
Something is definitely wrong with Ontario. This was a strange day on the water.  WOW, got me wondering whats out there.

We try to do it the same weekend every year to avoid the Watkins Glen race weekend. Obviously that isn't an issue this year but by all means set it aside!

Send a text of your address to 6074268426 and I will send you a copy of a registration form by mail. Then you can mail it back to the return address on the envelope filled out with the entry fees of everyone that will be on the boat. Please let me know if paying with a check in text message and I will let you know who to make it out to so we can cash it to add the funds to the prize pool. Thanks

The smaller lakes are very much influenced by this. As the wind pushes the top layer one way, it also creates a current deeper down in the opposite direction in order to replace the water that has been pushed away. That is important when you fish near a point. The fish will find a place where this current will go over their head, usually on the lee side of the top of the point and wait for food carried in this current. So make sure that your presentation is deep and moves in the opposite direction of the wind.
 
 
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As of last week

Is the launch at Keuka state park open still ?

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Hello all..... thanks for the add....

John Gilfert from Cuba New York (southern tier)... just bought a 2019 leftover Alumacraft Trophy 185..... paperwork all signed and now the dealer is shuttered with the quarantine orders..... [emoji35]..... hopefully another week and we can get out on the water....Would love to get out on “ the bar”. at some point this spring.... also Keuka is just 89 miles to the ramp we’ll use....

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