Dan P

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Brand new to musky fishing. I’ve fished trout my whole life. I live in Canandaigua. I’m wondering what the best lake(s) would be to start musky fishing? Also, what the best time(s) of year are? And techniques? I have trolling gear. 

What is FF? I e seen that on other posts and not sure what it stands for 

I was last out on Canandaigua last weekend and the fleas were there for sure. We had a lot of strong wind the past week so it’s possible the lake changed

Guys I got the perspective I was looking for, and then some, I think we can call this thread done, thanks all

Reading a lot about this setup and want to get one. Size and manufacturer recommendations please? Also the meat, should I just buy some sawbellies and freeze them or is there a better way? I fish mostly out of Sandy creek 

I use Okuma downrigger 7 ft rods on Canandaigua lake for the same type of fish your describing, they work great and feels like you got a big fish at the average 20” LT. if your not running downriggers they make a 7 1/2 ft lake trolling version. Best part is there only about $30. Here is link:

https://www.fishusa.com/Okuma-Classic-Pro-GLT-Trolling-Rods?quantity=1&L-Model1=2301

Alright, definitely good to know larger line reduces fleas, did not know that. They are already bad in Canandaigua. How long is recommendation for the fluoro leader? Direct tie to mono or swivel? 

I know there are some preferences that vary but looking for some opinions here. I’m transitioning form Finger Lakes to more fishing on the big lake. I’ve upgraded my rods, reels and lines but think my lines maybe still undersized. I’ve caught some kings this spring with no issues up to 17 lbs but I’m worried about what could happen if I got something bigger (which I fully plan on, Lol). I also enjoy the brown fishing. Can the same rods/reels/lines be used or is it best to have different
 

downriggers and planners I have 15 lbs mono with 20 lbs fluoro leader 
 

dipseys I have 50 lbs braid with 20 lbs fluoro leaders
 

Ok, thanks for the info

Bear creek, I will definitely try that, 50 minutes directly north of where I live. I’m assuming there is a public launch there. Anyone know if Fairbanks Point has a public launch?

Fishable water closer meaning it gets deep faster? 

Being new to fishing the big lake I’m wondering the pros and cons of the different places to launch in the greater Rochester area? I live in Canandaigua so Irondequoit bay is probably the closest. But Genesee River, braddocks, and Sodus are all about an hour or less. 

Thanks for all the comments, appreciate it

Any report on Skaneateles? Thinking of heading over that way this week

3 lakers and 1 brown today 

I see the separate reports for the finger Lakes now. New to the site here. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction

Going out tomorrow for bows and browns on Canandaigua. Anyone have any ideas of what’s been working would be appreciated. 

Anyone been on Canandaigua lately? How is fishing, what’s working? going tomorrow target bows and browns 

Thanks off shore 4. Very helpful. White meat rig? 
 

GPS you refer to is to know your speed? 

No gps. Just a basic fish/depth finder. Is this gps chart plotter something on more robust fish finders? How is it used?

Ok. Caught some kings this spring for the first time by going where the other boats were. In summer they will be a lot more spread out I’m assuming. Any advise on how to approach summer kings would be appreciated. I have downriggers and dipseys I’ll be running. 

Ok. I thought you might have to go out 10 plus miles. But it sounds like there is good fishing even in the summer Just a few miles out. Thanks!

Is it okay to take a small boat (16 ft) into deep water if the wind and weather forecast are calm for the entire day?

How many miles out of Rochester in general does one have to travel out to find summer (late June into July) kings?