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I run 7's for jointed and 9's and 11's are straight. glen

OK Greg, Let me know what you find out.

Post corrected Jeff. I heard on the news we are paying 500 million a day now..... All interest. Glen

I doubt fuel prices will come down in the future. I would guess theres alot better chance of them going up. You got to decide if it's worth it to buy that boat or not. As far as alternative fuels, when we get to that point there will always be the option to repower. When I bought my first computer I kept putting it off because technology in that field was growing by leaps and bounds. I ended up going 2 or 3 years without a computer and when I did buy one it was old technology in about a year anyway. LOL Who knows were we will be in a decade. Might be spending Yuan unless this Government wises up. Good luck with your decision. Glen

"Were you told you could not deduct things like entry fees, dockage, and gas against your winnings?" That is correct. I was told they are entertainment expendetures and could not claim them. After being told that, I double checked with the accountant at work and was told the same thing. It's like if you go to a casino in Vegas and win a few bucks. You get to pay taxes on your winnings but the cost of the flight and Hotel fees and stuff like that your on your own. Glen

Little side note to that video I just watched. It stated to pack the bearings with grease. Shimano recommends ONE drop of very light oil for each bearing set. Any more than that and it could effect your drags operation. Guess you got to make that call. I went with the oil. Glen

I don't beleive you can claim those expenses incured to keep or maintain the boat unless you are using it for a business. Thats what I was told buy my tax guy a few years ago anyway. Also couldn't claim any expenses incured fishing the proams as an amature fishermen because they for entertainment. Just the winnings over $600.00 I had to claim Glen

Tom you never cease to amaze me with your ability for this type of thing. Glad you are on our side. Glen

Yes it's still available. Call Fred at 315- 298- 6000 if you want to see it or for more information. Glen

Sounds like I'll have to call my boss and tell him I'll be out for a couple weeks researching and preparing a petition for the 3 rod rule. LOL Thanks for your feedback. Glen

I ordered the Shimano drag washer grease directly from Shimano parts dept. 1 oz will last you along time. The job isn't that difficult but there is a little metal spring loaded pin on the reel handle shaft that you need to pay attention to. As you are unscrewing the star drag adjuster off the shaft watch for that little pin to fall out. It is the clicker mechanism on the star drag adjuster. Glen

Sounds all well and good but sorry, we are for the most part just a bunch of fishermen here. We do not have experience or education in survey research but what we do have is an awful lot of combined hours fishing Lake Ontario. And I can tell you the majority of those that gave their opinions are people that care about the well being of the fishery as well as pay to support it. We are not scientists or polititions and discuss these matters on a message board that is being run for just that purpose. SO WHATS THE PROBLEM? You wrote: As for the ‘poll’ I would NOT put any credence in any passive polls put up on a site like this. Totally skewed result. I will leave it at that. How could you not put any credence in a poll that is being conducted and discussed here by some of the worlds leading experts on the subject? The guys that fish Lake Ontario. Glen

Just a friendly reminder. After pulling my Shimano Tekotas apart and cleaning and greasing the drag washers I figured I would put out a little reminder about doing it as a couple of my wire reels were in desperate need. These drag systems take alot of abuse from those big ole mean sprited Kings and need to be maintained. For the 20 minutes it takes it is well worth it to be in good shape to fish all these new derbys that are hittng the lake this season. A clean and lubricated drag system is a happy drag system. Glen

You can fish out of any port on the lake in a 16 footer. You just got to pick your days and stay relativley close to port with the 10 hp. Things can change in a hurry out there. Spring Browns close to shore is a good bet. Mexico, Oswego, Fairhaven and Sodus are all good for spring Browns. There are many more I'm sure but those are the ones I'm most familiar with. If you want to go west for salmon and lakers the Niagara Bar is a good choice in the spring. I fished that area out of a 17 1/2 footer many times with no problems. I ran a 90 hp on it though but once the fish move up onto the Bar you don't have to go far to get on them. Just use common sense and pick your days. No fish is worth risking your saftey over. Glen

Yup, Happy B day Glen

Sooooo, that would mean there are at least two pinheads in the State of NY. Big Deal. It will go thru legislation if there is enough people asking for it. DEC has claimed a neutral position on this previously and I'm sure your post will get the troops inspired. Glen

Got to hand it to you Tex. I thought I had it tough at 530 mi. round trip LOL I commute every weekend so thats 2120 mi a month from April through Oct. so I guess I do got it pretty bad. Sure would be nice just to stay up there for 6 months. Did you put your autograph on the petiton? Every name will help. Welcome to the board. Glen

What a bunch of CRAP.

Yup your right. Everybody else is wrong and LL fishing in Winni and LO fishing are a very good comparison. That statement alone displays the amount of common sense thats really at work here. Glen

It's a good way to pass the winter months and maybe give some new fishermen some accurate information along the way. For example: Taken from Rays post, But I have to Agree a little with you on this one ,,That a uninformed or beginner fisherman might not have the smarts to adjust his target zone or spot and stay on the little ones ... Thats why I said Pros like you need to reach out to the newer guys and inform them of proper fishing tec. for each spiecies, I.E.-when to pull your spread if getting small fish, Proper fish handling to release fish ,,How To burp those deep water fish with a full air bladder before releasing,,,,and all the other proper fish reviving way you know to help with fish mortality rates.............Instead of harping on those of us that do that all the time as 2nd nature ....SO INSTEAD OF JUMPING UP AND DOWN SAYING I TOLD YOU SO I TOLD YOU SO!!! Show us you can help the fishery with a new topic of how TO Release a undersize fish,,,,or when its time to go in the cooler and call it a day.....Many new guys (and fish) will benifit from your ability to do research how to help the fish ,not attack the guys who want to fish more for their money... Thanks .. Glen

Has Been your comparing apples to oranges here. Man are you desperate. Did you read the line that says they stock 24000 fish a year and the pressure is on the increase? Check the stocking numbers on LO for 2009 and the fact the fishing pressure IS on the decline. I'm thinking there could be some mismagement issues going on there on Winni. that could contribute to these statistics and it appears they are taking action to rectify these issues. Now if you would like a little better comparison to LO, at least as close as you can get considering the difference of the species, check out the LL fishing from the Finger Lakes. You will find they are quite different from Winni. But hey, What do I know. Thinking first and typeing second is a good plan. Glen

Seems that quite a few of us wouldn't mind another fee to support the fishery. I thought I just paid 70 bucks for a license that was 40 last season. Lets take it easy there guys. They GOT their increase My paycheck don't go up like that. Lets let them spend that money before they go into my pocket for any more. Glen

Happy Birthday Tom. Hope you have a great day. As Larry and Ray mentioned your time and work are very much appreciated. Thanks Glen

So as it turns out this claim of another fee, related to the 3 rod rule is lets say bullsh-t. Thanks for the information Tom. Nice to read non-fiction once in a while. Glen

Thanks for posting the answere Split. Glen