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Chuck Smth

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  1. Fishing is still solid. Pretty much solid action near dusk. Got a late start - didn't get out till about 5:30 pm but still managed some fun action until dark. Enjoy, Chuck
  2. We did a late Saturday trip left the dock around 4:30. Pretty much solid action. Two doubles and one really nice one. Even better we were in close so not much of a run was required. Pretty neat for July to be fishing in 100' of water for kings. Chuck
  3. Truth is, I don't get too hung up on being millimeter-perfect on depth. The dang fish are 3 or 4 feet long, so a couple of fish-lengths either way won't matter. Given my choice, a little high seems to be better than a little low. Just be in the ballpark and you'll be fine. It's not a situation where you'll catch fish at 52 feet but not 50 or 54. We catch as many fish on lead and dipsy's as we do riggers and they're up and down all over depending on turns, speed, current, etc. Heck, I've seen fish come up 30' to hit a bait. When you think thermocline you need to remember fish are cold-blooded. They can be at any temp with enough oxygen to sustain them. They just don't like rapid changes that require them to adjust to their surroundings. Kings (in my humble experience) like to stay in the most stable temps which are generally around 49°F in Lake Ontario where the oxygen is plentiful, but will certainly leave it briefly to chase a meal. In other words, I've found down temp and down speed is more important than the actual depth. As far as distance from the transducer, meh. Even for a 50° cone the largest error can only be 10% ( d/cos(50°/2). That's not enough to worry about, especially if your transducer transom depth isn't considered. For a 20° cone it's really insignificant. All IMHO and YMMV, and that's totally cool, Chuck
  4. We started late afternoon and had consistent action until sundown. It was a decent pick comprised of Coho, Steelhead and Kings. Tons and tons of bait. attractors seemed to be the hot ticket.
  5. Here's a short video of some of the action. Had our first one on before we got all the lines out. Decent day. I think we had a half-dozen fish, back at the dock by lunch.
  6. You're basically screwed without it. 1) Nobody can register it without one 2) You can't prove there are no liens against the boat. 3) If the original owner on the title shows up asking for the boat back you have issues. Clean title is everything. You need the previous owner to provide it, or have them apply for a lost title. Be aware that the boat could still have liens shown on the title when you finally get it and they will still be in force unless you get a lien release from the lienholder. The title also needs to be signed over to you on the back to transfer ownership. The Bill of Sale isn't really a transfer of ownership, it's telling NYS how much to collect in sales tax when you register it. It's the signed title that transfers ownership. If I may ask, how did you come to have a boat with no title? Chuck
  7. This time of year, when you find that debris field around 250' or so I'd set out my steelhead spread, especially if there's a color change associated with it.
  8. Hey man, thanks for that. I'm a data kind of guy so I appreciate it. Pretty interesting to see that Goby's are the main thing they eat by numbers in Oneida, but more walleye by weight. I'm not sure the cormorants are the only source of the bad day we had. We saw lots of great suspended hooks in the Goldilocks zone for temp - they just had lockjaw. It happens. With the abundance of bait this year it might take a few trips to get dialed in. I'm looking forward to the challenge. Honestly, we've done mid-twenties numbers on kings in a single day and it was easy. Other days you really had to grind for one. That's fishing. If there was a one single lure and technique solution that always worked tackle shops would be a lot smaller! That's why I like this type of fishing. Every day is a new puzzle to work out. Even the slow days on the water are a gift. There's so much more to this sport than just catching fish. I think we all lose sight of that sometimes. Even on a bad day I always try to remind myself to enjoy the moment and reflect on how lucky I am to be able to do this. Chuck
  9. Bruce, yesterday was a tough one for sure. We went 0 for 1. Fished 60 to 150 off of Lewis Shoal and it wasn't for a lack of effort. Full spread, 10 colors, 5 colors, dipseys, riggers etc., tried downsizing, upsizing, you name it. Inside was particularly frustrating as we were all over fish and bait in perfect colored water. I wonder if they're just so well fed they're getting picky? Fish we caught last week were puking up small alewives. Haven't seen bait clouds like this since the eighties. One thing I did notice was the temperature break inside was pretty severe. It dropped from around 60 on the surface to 45 down 35' . Ah, the joys of sustained south winds - guaranteed to mess up the fishing. It was pretty calm and that didn't help either. Did anybody go search for the thermal bar? This year will take some work for sure. PM me your number if you want to collaborate. See you pulling out past us most mornings. Chuck
  10. I would apply heat to soften the glue and remove the original tip. Next, measure the rod tip diameter to the nearest 1/64". Tip guides are sized by two numbers: the size of the eye in mm and the diameter of the hole the rod fits into is in 64ths. Yeah, weird, right? Order a tip guide and while you do that get the good brown hot glue. Heat up the glue, apply to the rod tip and then slide the new top guide into place and align. That's about all there is too it. The only weirdness on a swivel tip is that you may need to remove the wrapping and re-wrap.
  11. Bingo! Put a strainer in between. Otherwise winterizing it will be not-so-easy. You need to be able to suck the antifreeze through the pump, so you pull the top off the strainer and pour in the antifreeze solution as the pump runs.
  12. This is really a question of what you have for a tow vehicle. Need to know the combined GVW, vehicle weight and then towing capacity. Whatever boat you select, add 1500-2000 pounds for trailer, fuel, gear, etc. Chuck
  13. I've had more swivels fail than knots over the years, so I tie. Blood knots usually for mono unless I'm in a hurry or it's dark out, or really rough in which case I'll go back-to-back uni's since you can tie them by feel. Albright for mono leader to braid if the mono is under 20# test, otherwise FG knot. Generally I like a 5 ' section of 20# to the braid with an FG knot and then blood knot to the actual leader. This allows everything to go through the guides easily and lay flat on the spool. On the rare occasions I use a swivel it's a palomar knot. Same for the snap swivel for spoons. Now and then, if I'm in a fun mood for fall kings I'll do a bimini with a wind-on for J-plugs. It's overkill but it entertains the folks onboard.
  14. Baddad, Glad to help. Heck, for one of those 50 rings and a splash of decent bourbon we'll get you out with us and train you. Chuck
  15. I've been fishing this lake since 1980 and if I've learned anything it's this: Kings aren't line-shy. Think about it, Dipsey, snubber, flasher and meat rig and they still nail the thing. Use whatever you're most comfortable with. What works best for me might not be best for you. The main thing is that you have confidence in the system you use. My advice which is worth what you paid for it, is check your leader every time you put it out, regardless of what line you use. Yes, in 10' feet of crystal clear water in the Bahamas fishing for fish with eyes the size of quarters while using a 60# shock leader, flouro can make a big difference, but for what we do in Lake Ontario with 15# test for salmon with their tiny eyes -IMHO it doesn't seem to matter.
  16. The wireless systems are great. You can move about and still have the engine(s) shut off if you fall overboard. Highly recommended, even on larger boats.
  17. I figure let the fisheries management people who actually know what they're doing manage it. If somebody pays for a license they are allowed to keep a legal fish. While I strongly encourage catch and release, after decades of seeing many people thrilled to catch their first bigger-than-a-bluegill fish we need to remember that your throw back fish may indeed be a trophy to the person that just caught it. And it may lead them to becoming a lifelong angler. Just because a few anglers are on a trophy hunt doesn't mean the vast majority of anglers should have to not play by the rules set down by the DEC. That seems a bit selfish to me.
  18. Happy New Year everyone! I had some video of our last trip of the year and decided to put it together. it was a slow day with some really sketchy weather but it was still better than sitting on the couch! We'll be doing new videos on a regular basis once spring fishing starts. We also have the ability to do live-streaming from the water if anyone is interested. We do this for fun only and to promote the sport, so if there's something you'd like to see this spring let me know. My goal is to make it like you're there with us. Maybe have something to binge watch on a day when we get blown off the lake. We're learning this video stuff as we go but having fun sharing. Also, if you'd like to take us on a fishing adventure let us know. If you do charters give us a shout and we'll make sure to see what we can do to help you out for free. (1) Late Fall Fishing on Lake Ontario on Dan's Cabo - YouTube Hope everyone has a great 2021! Chuck
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