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Cold water remains the norm on the inside, and consequently fishing remains slow. Heard last Thursday/Friday was ok, but Saturday thru today was tough. We had 2 on Saturday inside 65 fow; 4 on Tuesday in 70-75 fow. Chattersticks in red or black/silver on 5 color or 30 jets has been the best. I agree with Jimski on another post...we're a couple weeks behind on the water. Fish are there but not active. Give it 2 weeks! John

Fast and Silver... I'd have to wonder about the integrity of the knot first. I've run PP 30lb braid on L. Erie for the last 4 seasons. I have had 1 break off, and that was due to an apparent cut in the line, as it was in the middle of over 150 feet of line out. John

Happy Birthday YT! Hope it was a good one. John

Fish were right tight to the bottom. Tried and caught very few using floats. The other interesting part is that a majority of the fish we kept had bellies FULL of small zebra mussels.

YT: PM sent. John

Have spent many late August nights at the BNI! Can't wait to see the gang, and the improvements!

We're pushing the "chocolate" water to you guys from Lake Erie. Water out my window in Dunkirk is all brown from all this rain! John

I live right on the lake at Dunkirk. Other than the harbor, no visible open water. I feel like I moved to Siberia lately. John

I have Charter Lakes and have been happy with them. John

We changed over to Black's from a pinch pad style 5-6 seasons ago now. Absolutely LOVE THEM! Great for walleye on Erie or salmon on Ontario! I have no experience with the chamberlains. John

Sale is pending on these. Thanks! For sale: 2 combo's - Okuma 30D Linecounters with 10' Okuma Blue Diamond Dipsey rods model BD-C-1002MH-1 with twili tips. Rods/reels were purchased new in the spring of 2009, used on and off during 2009 for walleye; not used last season. Reels are spooled with 30Lb 7 strand wire. Originally had 1000' of wire on each, probably somewhere around 950' each now. Selling these because I changed over to Power Pro and found that it worked just as well for me and was more forgiving with the clients. Asking $200.00 for the pair, excellent condition. If the prospective buyer wants to save on shipping, I can hold and bring to the LOTSA show in February. John

My son is an avid perch fisherman. Considering Lake Simcoe for a little bit of bonding with him. Never done that....any recommendations? Would I need my own equipment? John

YodaMage: I understand your parameters...but would also say Billy V's looks like a great rig. As far as Happy Days Boating...if you decide to check them out, call and ask for Jim Burroughs. When I was looking for my Seaswirl a couple of years ago, I talked to him in the fall, told him what I wanted in general terms, and he assurred me he'd get back to me "in time". I figured it was the usual lip service, but lo and behold, a few months goes by, and I get one of those "Have I got the boat for you...." I was on the road to Port Clinton the next day, and we got the deal done. Also had an issue during motor break-in time, and they bent over backwards to help. Drawback is the long ride from Dunkirk, but it was worth it. They do have a used 26' Seaswirl on their used boat list currently. John

Thanks KGone. Can you tell me where they are located? Billy V...thanks...you're shirts look really nice....thanks for the info. I'll give him a call. Man....I love this site! Lots of great help. John

Thanks George. I'll give her a call. John

I used a guy the last few years from the Buffalo area for my silkscreen and embroidery work. Admittedly, I don't order a ton, but he did a great job for me, and had no problem doing the smaller size orders in between his bigger orders. I even had posted earlier this year on here for anyone that had been looking for someone to do that kind of stuff. Well, wouldn't you know it, he has just sold his business to take a different job. Good for him, but bad for me The company that he sold to in Buffalo does not do orders of under 48 for silkscreen and 12 for embroidery, so once again, I am looking for a company that will. Does anyone have any recommendations? John

Thanks Chris. I believe I have found one. If that turns out to not be the case, then I'm probably going to move towards a new unit in the spring (after Jan 1!) CPA said I can't spend anymore this year ! John

Stevietangles: That would be awesome of you! Looking for the Lake Erie one if you have that, which I am told is NE/649L. Let me know, no rush....looking towards next season! John

Still looking.... place didn't have any more...... John

TCon: Thanks. That side has 1 place that said they have it (on the net). Will call them in the morning. John

I have a fully functional older Lowrance GPS for which I'm looking for an MMC Card. Navionics has told me that the "Classic" is the one I want, but they discontinued it a year or so ago. Anyone know where to look for one of these? Thanks. John

I never met Daune, but like many others, I had pms, or emails or posts that included him. Always very sad to hear of one of our "guys" passing. My sincere condolences to Duane's family. John

Spent the weekend perch fishing at Chautauqua Lake with my son, brother and a friend. Awesome. Between the 4 of us, we were getting 150-200 fish each time out, and figure we ended up boating somewhere around 750 fish! Kept about 80 nice ones...tried not to keep anything under 9" unless it didn't look like it would make it. Lots were small, but we had a blast. Simple set up...spinning rods, #6 hook and walmart panfish worms. John

I know that periodically some of you may look for a place to do silk screen, etc. I don't want to step on anyone's toes here, but if any of you need that kind of service, shoot me a pm and I will give you the information. No relation, no interest in company... just finally found someone that offers good service for what I need. John

Congratulations Chad! Coming up on 17 years this November! My wife could probably due without all the fishing, but if you follow my blog, you'll see my son Jack is happily following along! Just remember...all the trips/fishing/etc that you did BEFORE you get married is "grandfathered". John