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Put it back unless you want to take a chance on a ticket. I get it though. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Yea what I'm saying is I've used 7 strand on a stock tip and it lasted 2 years before I changed it out. I've been using 19 strand like lead core with no noticiable wear on the tip top. I can't help u with the butt section. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Replacing a tip top on a rod is cheap and easy. I used my diver rods for 2 years before I put twillies on em. Go for it. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Water is fine. Fishing is what it has been all year. Mediocre. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Carb rebuild. Mine would fire right up run great. Put in gear, stall. My mechanic rebuilt the carb and its still running great 2 years later. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Sounds like you need a rebuild. Mine did the same thing. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I haven't fished it in a while but 8th lake had some good smallie fishing. Can also jig for lakers in the deep areas. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

2 choices. Put the nozzle in deeper or if its deep, pull it out a bit. There is a sweet spot. My islander did it until I figured it out. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Prolly a bowfin. But we do have gobies. And that's not hearsay either. RR Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I do not use barrel swivels for leaders. I use a double surgeons knot. I have never had one fail. I like my odds better with 1 knot as opposed to 2. However I'm using what Tim is for my blood run wire (fished instead of lead core, not to be confused with wire divers.) And it works fine. RR Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Try across LP and work down towards sheldrake if its too weedy. RR Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Gear ratio is 4 to 1. Line retreive 27 inches per crank. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Just remember there is no level wind on that reel but you will get used to it. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Its rare that my customers enter derbys. FYI. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

If you want retrieve speed I suggest getting a pen jigmaster reel. I used them for tuna and yellow tail when I lived in san Diego. Drop to the bottom and reel like heck! It takes a bit to get used to but the retrieval speed is worth it. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I use albrite knots for both and rubber bands to the backing on a shower curtain holder in the planer line. No break offs and works fine. RR Sent from my DROID X2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Fished quite a bit for the last few weeks. The laker bite has been very good. I've been fishing north of the plant, long point and sheldrake. Depth varies from 60 to 120. Wires doing most of the damage a few feet off bottom. I have been catching salmon but nothing of substance in the last week. Lots of 16 to 17 inchers. They have been down 30 to 50. Green flies behind silver or trash can dodgers have been hot. Fingerlakes spoons in green or alwive have been taking salmon. Fleas are in full bloom. Weeds are tolorable if you can look forward and work around them. Good luck to all next weekend in the red cross derby. I have charters and won't be entering. RR Sent from my DROID X2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Seriously!? The guys from finders keepers have been nothing but professional and we have great interactions at all the events we fish together. I have sponsors on my shirts too. Jeezze guys come on. RR Sent from my DROID X2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app