Dan P

Upstate NY area. Looking for kicker. Ideally something less than 10 years old, 4 stroke, 2 cylinder, electric start, long shaft. 

I normally review the wind and regular weather forecast before deciding to go. What is a good spot to look up wave forecast?

Beautiful! Fishing with the kids is the best

Out of Deans, crossed lake and trolled south into the wind. Happy my son came (brought lots of snacks, Lol), usually only my daughter is interested. He caught his first trout.  Had a blast! Got 4 lakers all in 4 to 8 lb range. 60 feet down in 100 FOW. No silver. 

Nice! Heading their tomorrow morning. Thanks for the report

Will definitely try out the brewery! Thanks for the starter tips. 🍻 

Normally go to Canada mid July fishing for a week. Can’t go because of the border. Instead staying by Millen Bay across from Carleton island in the 1000 islands. Never fished here before, looking for advice. I enjoy trolling or still fishing.  Any advice on target species and techniques for this time of year and this area would be appreciated. 

Nice report, thank you

Going to the 1000 Islands near Clayton, NY in mid July.  We want to trailer the boat to somewhere along the east side of Lake Ontario and spend a day targeting summer salmon.  Looking at the depth charts the north east corner of the lake is very shallow.  We could drive all the way back to the Oswego area but I'm looking for some launching recommendations between Henderson and Pulaski? Or would that be to shallow in that area?  Also, recommended strategies in these areas? Thank you!

I've found natural and stocked fish look different 

Caught this one with no hook, line wrapped around fin. Took forever to drag in, he lived though

A lot slower today but got a few nice ones including this 5 pounder my daughter reeled in

Cayuga was a lot slower today for us. Only 3 fish compared to 16 yesterday and no silver today

What a day! Boated 16 fish from 6am to 11am. 10 LT, 4 RT and 2 LLS. Needless to say my friend and I were busy and had a day to remember!  All 30-50 feet down in 60-100 FOW.  All on riggers and small dipseys. 10 of the fish went for the Michigan stinger purple glo alewife. Purple black and white were productive colors. Kept some teenagers. Put the babies and big boys back. Largest fish was 9 lbs LT. Going back tomorrow with my 11 year old daughter who loves fishing for Father’s Day. 

Nice! Heading there tomorrow for the first time as well

Thanks guys, going to give it a go bright and early tomorrow. Still not sure if I’ll launch at Deans or Taughannock

My understanding is that is about max speed for the Sutton’s. 88 for me seems to be the most consistent for lakers

Going to try Cayuga for first time. Coming from Canandaigua area. Deans cove looks like the best launch option. Please let me know if I should be looking elsewhere. Which direction should I troll from there? What to use spoons,FF, cowbells? Any other thoughts or advice for Cayuga would be greatly appreciated. 

2.2 to 2.4. went out again this morning. Nice 20” bow on pink and purple Michigan stinger. Two lakers 17” and 22” on Sutton silver 88. About 60 feet down in 100 fow. Bow came at 30 feet over 100 fow 

I’ve been very happy with the Okuma GLT series both downrigger and dipsey rods. Great product for the price 

Start 6:30 at north end. Didn’t mark much on west side, went over to east side, more marks. Got two small bows, one 16” and one 17”.  Both 30 feet down in about 100 fow, on silver Sutton 44. Surface temp 64.  Done at 9:30. 

Idk. There is none today but they were caking up my lines good when I was out about a week and a half ago. Surface temp is 64 today

On Canandaigua this morning, fleas vanished 

$115 plus shipping? 

Trolling vs casting? Time of year?