muskybob

Hey, that's the same rock I fish off of.

Well, Myself and friends in my boat have boated and released well over 200 of them. Also, Tigers grow approx. 6" per year and their life expectancy is only approx. 7-8 yrs. so maybe you're right.

Opening morning of the Wayne Co. ProAm, Sodus Bay. Sunrise showing the Nuke Plant in Oswego on the horizon. Boats returning safely to port. Ray (Buffy) trying not to wake Tom (Two Rods) while he adjusts a rigger in 5' waves. Thought you guys would like to see how the Pros made out also. All in all this was one of the best fishing weekends I've ever had. Right from the start as soon as I got to Jerry's house where we stayed, through the end of the ProAm it was full steam ahead nonstop fun. Jerry, Tom and Ray are bunch of ballbreakers and excellent fishermen. I learned more about salmon fishing in two days of fishing with them than what I was able to learn on my own for the past 2 1/2 years. Jerry was a great host, Tom was a fantastic chef who prepared our meals, and Ray was..........um, well you know, Ray was all that he is here on the board, a great sense of humor that goes non-stop. My memory isn't as great as Tom's, so I won't post their names for fear of forgetting someone, but it was fantastic to see a lot of the guys that post on this site and talk to them in person. Things were so hectic during the weigh ins and trying to talk to as many of them as I could that it makes me more anxious for next year's ProAm circuit and get to talk to them more. What a bunch of great guys. Everyone makes you feel like you've known them for years and aren't a bit afraid to share information on what's catching what. Thanks for the great weekend guys.

Oh man, are you in for the trip of a lifetime. Make sure you're life insurance is paid up.

Believe me, they're there, Tiger Musky, and they're BIG.

Dang, what the heck did you do Tom, write notes? That was a great post. I'll post some pics of what I have as soon as I download them onto my puter. Great job guys!!!

You got mail.

I'm heading out in the morning. Best of Luck to all who are out there this weekend. Watch for Pegasus & say Hi. Maybe even stop over and have a cool one or two.

That's OUR Captain. Go Team L.O.U.S.E.R.S. !!! Right Tom?

Wait till he gets back and I'm sure we'll hear all about it.

Let's put it through the BIG stress test. Did you notice Ray finally made the LOC board? He got it today out there. Get ready to have fun.

A good place to start before you go out each time: http://www.coastwatch.msu.edu/twoontarios.html Just click near the port you are fishing out of.

I have this unit and love it. I bought it used from another guy on this site and would highly recommend it. http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/ ... 7C_GP.html I don't know if they're still available at that price but it's worth looking into.

I have 2 Okuma Convector 30DLX I have used for the past 2 1/2 years with no problem with drag creep or anything. They have served me well & I'd buy another one when needed.

Made by Ortho & available at Fleet Farm. The guys on the other site rave about it.

Thanks for the great report x2.

Give me a call if you leave today & let me know.

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Somebody make him stop! :roll:

No wonder we got the name "L.O.U.S.E.R.S." We're goin to jail, I can see it coming. Aye Captain! ARRRRGGHHH

No It wasn't me, but I'd vote for it.

Oh boy, this ought to be fun. Lock & Load.

Can't say I'm sorry about the mosquito buzzer, but glad your boat didn't get hit. Good name.

I'm really looking forward to my first ProAm. 3 noobies to the circuit ought to be fun. Maybe we'll have enough write a book after this one. "Ray K. On Kings" Look for it at your favorite bookstore.

I can't make it this year due to a wedding, but I'll be rooting for you all. Wish I could be there to hear the banter on the radio and at the party afterwards. Watch out for Ray K., he knows that lake like the back of his hand. Try to slip some bananas onboard his boat before he goes out in the morning. Tom will help.