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Hey all, I had been creeping around on the forum for the better part of 6 months and had even made two posts asking for help catching lakers from a kayak. I recently got back from a trip to Cayuga lake and actually had some pretty good success for a first time laker fisher (on a kayak no less). I really want to thank all of you who replied to my posts (JJBat150, Muskie141, Reel Doc, Dlott, Jk1, ecto2, wildlaker607, follow the waves, and anyone else who gave me a reply). I'd like to especially thank GreenLaker75 and ChasinFin who reached out via PM and answered many of my questions. I was able to catch 3 lakers off of sheldrake in about 100ft and then another laker off Taughannock in about 80ft. Biggest was 25". -
Much appreciated man!
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Hey all, everyone on this sub has been very helpful to me while I try to plan my first Finger Lakes trip for Lakers. I have been checking the forum regularly and as my trip soon approaches (middle-end of July), I have grown increasingly worried about fleas. This was something I was completely in the dark about until a month or so ago when people started mentioning them. We are going to be jigging from kayaks on Cayuga, are they something I should be overly concerned about? Is there a line conditioner or something I can buy to keep them off my line if they are truly going to be a problem? I'd appreciate any and all input. We will also be fishing for bass in the evenings. Are they going to be a problem there as well? Thanks again! -Matt
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Thanks for the tip man! -
Thank you! I will have to keep an eye on it as the date gets closer!
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the tip. I was actually looking at them this weekend b/c after a windy day on Lake Erie, I decided it was time to buy one lol.
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Wow, thanks for the great info! If you don't mind answering one more question, you say the thermocline will be set up. Do I want to fish above or below it? For bass fishing, You always want to stay above the thermocline, is it the same here?
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Thanks for the tip!
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Bro, thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m never trying to steal spots but just wanted some guidance. I really appreciate the help friend!
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Thank you!
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Honestly I'm not to worried about size. Along with this being an annual fishing trip, I also have a goal to catch a new species of fish every year and Laker would do it for me. Which lake would you say I have the best shot at numbers?
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Jigging. I also forgot to mention I’ll be there in July
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Hey all, I created a post on here back in February about a kayak fishing trip I am planning on the finger lakes. After receiving some help from you guys (shout out to Reel Doc, Muskie141, and JJBat150), I've narrowed down my possible spots to a few areas. After looking at a few areas on Navionics, specifically Sheldrake Point on Cayuga and Keuka State park on Keuka, I'm wondering what you guys tend to look for as far as depth changes. Do you generally do better around steep drop offs like the one straight out of Sheldrake (where it goes from 40 to 150 really quick) or in the more gradual drop offs like to the north of the point where the contours are much further apart. I have a fish finder attached to my kayak so I won't have a problem following the depth or looking for fish, I just figured I'd try to narrow my peddling down a bit if you guys know that they never hang out in one of the scenarios listed above. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have no experience fishing for lakers (the only trout I know are in mountain streams lol). Edit: I wanted to mention that I will be there in late July.
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Thank you so much for your help! We were thinking August originally but I want to miss out on the MLF guys coming in since we will be Laker fishing in the morning/afternoon then moving to bass in the evenings.
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Thanks for the tips JJ! I've been trying to read up on all the old forum posts but there is so much info...which is a good thing. If I can ask one more question: Will June or July work for the trip?
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Thanks Reel Doc! That makes a bunch more sense!
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Thanks for the tips!! I will definitely post some pics and give an update of how it all went. We are both pretty excited about the trip! Quick question: Where do you park when you launch from Sheldrake. I've been google mapping for an hour and have no idea. Do you just park at the winery?
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Thanks Muskie! I'll definitely check the area out!
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Hey all, completely new to the forums here so I want to say 'Hi.' I am from SW PA and looking for some tips on when to plan a fishing trip to the finger lakes. My cousin and I went on a fishing trip for bowfin in NW PA last year and had a blast. He called me yesterday and asked if I wanted to plan another trip, this time to the finger lakes. We will be on kayaks (mines a true fishing kayak while his is a more budget option for fishing kayaks). We are bass guys at heart but would most likely make Lakers our target species. I've browsed thru some threads and saw a lot of guys saying to jig in 90'-120' and also seen some bait/lure recommendations. I think we will be jigging with white tubes, swimbaits, kastmasters, and bucktails. I guess my biggest question is when and where. I'm not looking to steal spots, just get an idea of where we could expect to see success. We are pretty open to any of the lakes, I'm just not sure which ones would give us the best shot. I'd also like to ask what time of year. Being from SW PA, I can get an idea for seasonal weather patterns up there but I'm not sure when its easiest to target Lakers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are always open to trying anything to catch fish! -Matt
