Shakemsam

There is a lot more at play here that lead to the way DEC responded. That's where the problem lies.

FWIW, Iron Bay is pretty bad as well. Barely a foot of water at the mouth. Stay to West side heading out till you clear the jetti.

Like most LEO's in NY, there hands have been tied. Chasing a squirrel gave them something to do.

7 hours ago, rod hog said:

the channel is going to be dredged this spring.

That should last till August.

That Crestliner shouldn't draft more than a foot. Throw on some waders!

The original article said the tournament was in Ogdensburg and that he ran the river to the CV area to fish, then returned to Ogdensburg for the weigh in.

On 10/22/2024 at 6:24 PM, lost a lure said:

You're over thinking. Put your Nike's on and just do it.

Exactly!

Tube frame or older channel type? Really doesn't matter, I guess. I would pick up some electrical conduit from a big box store. It's flexible enough to go around a bend and you can glue on fittings to do just about anything with it. Run your wiring through that.

I read a similar article the day after the catch, saying the river. Including a picture with what looked like Carlton Is in the article.

I've always found that if they're jumping, they're not hitting. Maybe try farther up river between Turning point and Driving Park.

Myself, I would look offshore for silver, if you can.

Done the same...

Same results

Nothing fancy...The Walmart ones are usually $1.99. I just lay it top off a weed bed and twitch back across the top.

Choice of FF is really about the location and space in the boat. after that...Ducer,Ducer Ducer!

I'm not affiliated  with this boat at all. Saw it this morning on FBM and thought it to be a great first salmon boat for a father and son to start with. Looks real clean and the bigger aluminum boats are hard to find. Sorry to the admins, if I violated any rules posting it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/507598528689775/?mibextid=dXMIcH

I'm a top water guy and have good luck on weed edges with Frogs, Whopper Ploppers, Zara Spooks, and don't forget tried and true Bassorino's. I was up in August and I have to replace the trebles on an old Red and White the Pike tore it up so bad.

better off just putting it on blocks or stands

replaced mine this past winter

On 8/4/2024 at 7:41 AM, BP Swing said:

That article was from 1999. I think the laws have changed some.

The law hasn't changed. The consequences most likely has.

6 hours ago, Papp said:

What are the legalities for shooting them?? Be kinda fun to boat around and shoot those critters!! Somehow I don’t think it’s that easy??

Ask these guys!

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/09/nyregion/9-men-plead-guilty-to-slaughtering-cormorants-to-protect-sport-fishing.html

TI Baitshop Rt 12

Kevin is spot on! I will only add that because of where you are, and if you're interested in some topwater fun, cast the weed edges in the Lake of The Isles with frogs,ploppers, and the older bassarino's, jitterbugs, etc. for LM and Pike.

22 hours ago, BP Swing said:

This pic was taken 7/27/24 near Chippewa Bay and Singer Island. Its right on the border but I think it was Ontario water. This is absolutely ridiculous the amount of Cormorants on this island. (have no clue what the structure is/was) There was another island just west of this with about 50 Cormorants on it. I didnt count on this one but there is way too many. Does NY and Canada realize how many fish each one of these birds eat in 1 day? Its only a matter of time before the fishing will get tougher. It already is with a tournament every week nearly. Little Bass, Muskies, Walleyes, etc dont have a chance with these things hunting for food every day. Are any authorities aware of this and doing anything other than saying there's an open season? I have never seen anyone hunting these and I dont think the DEC is oiling eggs any more either. This is sad. You could smell this island at least 100 yards away downwind. Disgusting!

 

Man, that ain't nothing! You should have seen Gallou Island 30 years ago.

So I will be the first to tell you that Yes, you can use your NY State Park Pass. There is a place on the kiosk to scan your card. as far as a crap show using the launch, it can be. The Jet skiers are a PITA and generally don't care and don't follow the in and out rules.  But then, most don't! If you're in early before 7 and out by noon, it's a pretty easy time. Afternoon and evenings, plain and simply...Suck!

19 hours ago, Ric66 said:

The drain, yes. The intake, no. That will be the next thing I test when I take the boat out again.

I had to plug up both on mine.

On 7/27/2024 at 2:10 PM, Ric66 said:

I have a seven year old Smokercraft aluminum walk through fishing boat. Never had any problems with water getting in. Last fishing trip noticed bow was sitting lower in water so turned on bilge and a bunch of water came out. Thought it could be a leak in the live well system so when I got home I filled live well tank up to brim of floor and water did go down to the level of the side intake aerator. Tried it again but couldn't recreate it. So next fishing trip I blocked off outtake line at the stern and didn't use the live well like I usually do. Figure this way I can see if its a leak in the hull. Sure enough I got water in the boat. Today I filled the boat with water at the house- no leaks evident. Not a drop of water on the ground. Now I am baffled.  I haven't drilled any holes in the transom. I inspected the screw holes that came when the boat was new, doesn't appear water could get in through that route. I think I've read somewhere where when boat is in the water the pressure could force it into an opening but not enough pressure if you filled the boat with water to make the leak apparent. Don't know if that is true. Any ideas on how I can figure this out?

Also, anyone have any dealings with Smokercraft and their lifetime hull warranty? If it is a leak in the hull or transom I would hope the warranty would cover it.

Thanks in advance for replies.

 

PS- used a different drain plug to rule out that was the problem.

Just want to be sure I understand your post. You did plug up your intake and drain for the livewell, correct?