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probably, there were a few boats out, i went east out of the creek. I didnt get out till five o'clock. Ran four lines, two of boards two straight back. Had at least two J-9's going at all times,tried spoons rogues, crystal minnow, 8-12 feet. Saturday i forgot my control to my trolling motor, but i have also been using it to reduce noise, especially early morning. Doug

Awesome, i am sick of putting my boat in alone in the morning with no dock. Like a bellerina on my trailor, tippy toeing trying not to fall in. Doug

I second that, there have been alot of great reports. Hopefully i can start hooking in to some more fish soon. My last couple trips havent had great results, few fish and lots of time. The times i have trolled for hours without a hit have been the nice days. My best day was on a day i shouldnt have been on the water, cold and windy. Anyways, good look and good reports. I went saturday evening and sunday morning at sandy. Saturday i fished for three hours and NO bites. It still was great to be out. Sorry i did catch the biggest perch i have ever caught on saturday, i might have pulled him behind the board for a hour or so. Sunday i was on the water from 6 o'clock till around 10 or 11 o'clock. Had a couple of missed hits, one brown and a steelhead. All fish were small. But again both days were so nice i was just happy to be out there. Good luck everyone Doug

I just sent him a message, hope he replies. It sounds like a nice thing to do. Doug

Hey tank, nic pics. I had that problem too when i started to post pics. All i did was was put each image code on its own line. $$%#$%#% $#$#$%#$% and so on. Hope this helps, good luck this season. Doug

What kind of bird is that Kingfisher ?

Some real beuties there. Great fish. Doug

Here is a monster i cought a while back, it actually hit while i was casting for salmon

Great pictures :!: Doug

Will never forget this day, actuallyi remember it like yesterday. I was thirteen then, back then it was huge to me. Cought it trolling a jointed silver & black rebel, in Wilson bay. For those familiar i was trolling down by the beach. Maybe this fall i will make it up there a little more and target them, get one a little bigger . Doug

Sandy creek by the yacht club This one is out in the lake in hamlin Mud bay, the land you see is grenedier island(spelling?) Last is another out in front of sandy, that might be one of you guys out there.

Hey Jax. thanks it was a great sunrise, i have a few more awesome pics like that, i will post them. I look foreward to meeting some of you fellow LOU members out there. I cant believe you can see that power plant from this far away, i see that plant when i go to my cottage, That is a long boat ride. Doug

I have a minn kota powerdrive and the foot control only turns one way. I checked minn kota online for the nearest dealer and it said Oak orchard :x . Is that really the closest place. It is only about six months old so it is under warranty. Thanks for any help Should i have went with Motorguide :?: Doug

Got out early today to Sandy creek and what a buetiful morning it was. On the zoomed in picture notice the smokestack on the horizon, where is that from russlel station? Doug

I have been having a problem with my fishfinder staying on when i get out on the water, usually after messing with the wires for a while it will stay on. I have figured out that it is the 3 amp fuse. If i take the fuse out and hold the ends together it turns on and stays on. I know you have to use the 3 amp fuse to keep the warranty good, saying that, is it ok if i dont use it. What are the chances it is going to mess up the unit. Or is there another alternative. It is a lowrance . Any help would be great, thanx. Doug

Thanks for the picture that is realy awesome. I have never seen that in person, one of these days or years i might. Doug

Ya, i forgot to put the pictures in with my last post batteries died before we got the browns, 1 small one about 7 pound Doug

Good stuff. Thats a good three days, nice looking fish. Most the fish i have been getting are scar free too. Doug

Hey Jerry, its funny you said that because i did have trees in the back of my boat in the morning. As far as my buddie Kingfisher, he was doing his best Kermit impression on the boat with a very tasty coho. We were only out for like a hour, was very cold. GOOD EASTER TO ALL Doug

They were caught trolling the very windy and cold lake.

the part in hamlin

One steelhead, one coho, and two browns in the Erie Canal, any questions?

does anyone have a goog recipe for steelhead or lake trout Doug

How did it taste? just kidding, but im sure it had to be a good fight.

Pike Hunter, welcome to the board. This site will definitly help you out as much as you need, just about any question will be answered by one of the many very knowledgable fisherman, and thats a understatment. Good luck to you also this coming fishing season. Doug