Iceman

Loosing a laker at any time is a blessing, don't have to handle their slimy crap spraying stinky AZZ, & don't have to clean off the boat!

SF; After 1 or 2 yrs, I typically respool my wire diver reels contents onto a like spare empty reel, using the opposite end of the spool, this also allows you the ability to inspect the wire throughout its length. Good Luck John

Sarge; Question is do the Kings still like them? John

Chowder; Don't overlook the Traxtech riggers as they with out a doubt the best riggers I have ever used. Sold four Brutes & switched over to Traxtech four years ago, Traxtech has a soft start & stop built in, they run slow at the start (5') then full speed, then slow for the last 5'. The cost a couple hundred more, but IMHO are very worth it. Lifetime warranty too. Good Luck with your purchase. John

Char: Lakers live a lot longer than Kings, so they remain in the ecosystem as adults much longer, so less Lakers, & manage the stocked Kings based on the condition of the forage base. Lakers also have a relatively low performance digestive system causing them to eat more bait fish to get their required amount of protein compared to other species. John

What, they had another 10 million gallon sewage release???

Spoon; Probably will have to buy the next level up. john

Spoon; I have had one of those chairs for four (4) years, & it still looks like new & functions like new. When I bought it for approx $200, they had one with a stainless steel frame for about $100 more if my memory serves me well. How much were your chairs? John

Mike; Do you have to bring in the last two feet after the rigger stops 2' below the surface to hook up your line? John

Hawk; Yes, the board stays on the line & must be removed by hand to finish landing the fish, & yes I have had the board dive on occasion. This can be almost eliminated by keeping your rod tip near the water surface. Good Luck! John

NYS record as above with a little more info Walleye 16 lb. 9 oz. 34 Thomas Reed Creek Chub Mystic Lake, Cattaraugus Co. 1/20/09

Walleye 16 lb. 9 oz. 34 Thomas Reed Creek Chub Mystic Lake, Cattaraugus Co. 1/20/09

Picked this off the web, not sure it is current. Ontario Walleye Record Angler: Patrick Noon Length: 36 inches Weight: 22.25 lbs Girth: 21 inches Waterbody: Niagara River near Fort Erie Date: May 26, 1943 Bait: unknown Source: Ontario Fishing Net

Hawk; Just go around the front pinch pad twice, this will keep the braid on there, also as said above spin the board four or five times on the back pin as well. You need to spin the line on the back pin first, then go around the pinch pad twice. good luck! John

kilr: I have owned Bigjon Brutes, & Cannons, I have been running four Traxtech riggers for the last few years, & without a doubt, these are the best riggers I have used. They have a soft start & stop, so there are no weights being catapulted when the rigger stops. I use 16lb torpedo weights, & they are good to approximately 120' down, when I have to go deeper, I use 20lb weights with no problem. Good Luck! John

Todd: I live on Oneida Lake near Shakelton Point (south shore), & the water can get up a little, but it would not be a problem like Ontario. The lake was drawn down a couple of feet through December & seems to be well controlled all year long. Good Luck; John

Bouncy out there Beyond 5 nautical miles Lake Ontario Eastern half: ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... .THIS AFTERNOON...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming north 15 to 20 knots. Rain. Waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. .TONIGHT...North winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest and increasing to 40 knot gales after midnight. Rain. Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 8 to 11 feet. Waves occasionally around 14 feet. .MONDAY...Northwest gales to 45 knots becoming west to 40 knots. Rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 11 to 16 feet subsiding to 10 to 14 feet. Waves occasionally around 20 feet.

FM; I agree that Steelhead can look different, but Atlantics, Coho's, & Kings are very similar from either coast from my viewpoint. Have a great day. John

FM; Wondering what you mean by "Our Lake Ontario fish are unique"? John