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Tomorrow, follow the coyote tracks

“Lighten up Francis” comes to mind.

Don’t make me get the Judge Smails sound bite!

I don’t think it’s a rage but good move shooting a pre-tenderized deer!

Agreed it can’t all be the weather. During the last few decades the system has undergone huge upheaval with invasive species. The lakes are still settling things out. Is it the cold winter or the effect of an invasive shrimp species that negatively affect a year class of alewives?

I think the answer is where does the foodweb set up at the plankton level. Currents, nutrients and oxygen levels at depths have to be in play.

December 20 th reading showing 45 deg water off Sodus Pultneyville. I wonder if the alewife survey will show stronger in the central region this year?

Jeepers, you built a dirt bunker for your hunt? You are serious about your craft!

Ahhhh……..how did you get my photo with Santa??

Fresh snow…..get tracking!

As of Dec 13th, 46 degree water offshore of Sodus. NE winds been pushing the cooling surface water to the West.

I had a movement this morning. Right after my coffee. Does anyone work anymore?? You guys are killing me.

Ok, I have one of those.

No breech plug with nitro fire. Yes, I used Hoppes #9 so I guess all good. What mitigates the plastic build up? I couldn’t find a .50 wire brush anywhere

Firesticks use Hogdon’s powder. Clean burning

I am new to muzzleloading so looking to learn. I am wondering what people use to clean their Muzzleloader barrels? I have heard Dawn soap and hot water but Traditions states that soap and water is not enough. So which solvent (I use nitro firesticks) do I use? Which cleaning brush? What removes sabot plastic residue?

Interesting perspective from Lake Michigan.

New Traditions NitroFire. First time muzzleloading.

Perhaps the fish are there after all. I heard it through the grapevine that the fish cleaners servicing the Oswego River fishermen have seen a huge push of kings and there have been reports of some fairly fresh kings being caught in the Salmon River. Perhaps they are evolving to a warmer environment and running later after everyone’s boats are put away? I have been asking about Canadian runs and they start in August but are over in October. They have cooler stream temps on the North shore compared to the Oswego River. Can anyone verify these “reports” or is it old news?

Really interesting is that the coast watch link I sent just updated within the thread lol. Temps showing are current and I did not edit anything. ??