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    What launches are open

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    First time heading out since going into the Marine Corps. Coming from Saratoga, always fished Oswego or fairhaven but I’m not sure if either of those are open? Also looking for suggestions on where to stay I’m sure a lot has changed in 15 years.
     
    Any advice is greatly appreciated!
     
     
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    First thing you should do is check the weather forecast. Last I saw was 5-9 footers. That means easily 6-10


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    Sea Nymph GLS 220

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    Well here’s an update on the “project “. Things were good from the start. Boat was winterized. Drained 29 gallons of old gas. Fresh oil and filter. Fuel /water separator.cleaned and gapped points. New battery. Starts and purrs like a kitten. Here are a few pics. Has some issues from sitting for so long but seems sound. Am adding 12 inches to tongue. New tires. Hope to sea trial over Memorial Day before outfitting for salmon IMG_0867.JPGIMG_0868.JPGIMG_0872.JPG


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    Rod holders

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    You can drill and tap rod holder portion and install allen screws with lock tight once you no angle of each rod holder lock them down . I did that with my big jon rod holders after almost losing a waited steel outfit to a king !

    Thinking about the problem ( maybe it’s only in my mind. Lol). If I use a counter sink in the vertical tube where it sits in the mount , I could just put a dimple in the tube where I want it located. That should keep it from spinning , as long as the locking knob is kept tight.


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    Sea Nymph GLS 220

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    The weather finally cooperated enough to work on the “new” boat. Changed oil and filter. Drained 25 gallons of 8 year old gas , soaked cylinders with marvel mystery oil. New plugs , cleaned points And crossed my fingers. Started and ran like a Swiss watch. But the raw water pump is fried. Started to overheat. New project. But no sign of freeze damage. Sigh of relief

    But the way. I was under the impression it had been used in the past 3 years. Found out it had not seen the water since 2011.

     

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    Can we fish with 20 mph winds

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    Hi everybody,
     
    Is it possible to go out on  Lake Ontario if the winds are at about 20 mph? If the winds are from the good side? I might go to Oswego this weekend but they say the winds should come from the side of Oswego, so from the shore to the lake. Would it be possible to fish with winds that strong?
     
    Thank you for your advice. 
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    Many things to take into account. Size of your boat is important when the wind is blowing that hard. Expect a bumpy ride. The farther you go from shore the rougher it will get. Be cautious . Lake O can be very dangerous. And the water temps at this time of year don’t give you much of a chance if you go in the water my experience tells me if you get to windward in 20 mph winds , you can expect 4-5 foot waves


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