Rookie Fisherman

I do too. Thinking of the small business guys is important! Hopefully we are on the downside of this pandemic sooner than later and there will still be time to hold tournaments & events.

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Fridays press conference & the Executive order that takes effect tonight looks like it states otherwise. GilI I don't like it anymore than the next guy. Please understand I'm not trying to be the negative guy or argumentative by any means but unfortunately this is going to be the norm for a while. When he says get outside he's is talking about exercise, walks etc. (I would also think a couple people fishing in boat should be ok) #2 of the 10 point Pause order. "Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time" I guess how one interprets that or wants to interpret that can vary. #3 & 4 also talk about public concentrations & social distancing It truly sucks but I think a weigh in with a concentration of people (possibly under a tent) with vendor tables at this point would be irresponsible. When this subsides I think vendor tables at tournaments would be nice to see in good times and bad! Gill I applaude you for thinking about the small vendors & tackle shops it is a great gesture. Maybe the events organizers can come upon with a different system for weigh ins and still be safe..... Hopefully this passes sooner than later.

While I like the idea and always try to support small business as an business owner myself I am not sure it will be possible in the short term. Hopefully I am wrong here. Its a great idea once things return to some state of normal. With the "Pause" State Executive order going into effect tonight that 100% of non-essential business are to close how can tackle shops & vendors do business? Also I do not believe that Marinas & Boat shops fall under the "essential businesses" listed on the NYS site. If these business are shuttered how are boat owners who have stored at boat yards to get their boats out & ready? The order also states "temporarily bans all non essential gatherings of any size for any reason" The reality is this could go on for a while. Again I hope I am wrong! Hopefully we are on the downside of this pandemic sooner than later and there will still be time to hold tournaments & events. For anybody who has been laid off, had to close their business or been adversley effected by this my thoughts are with you. For anybody not effected directly please think of others who have or could be and take the necessary precautions to stop the spread. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-new-york-state-pause-executive-order

Scotty 1177 clip! Its the bigger Scotty clip. Works fine for braid backed copper.

Is there a specific type of pole you are looking to set up? There is a reason to the multiple line weights in most cases but no standard answer as different applications require different set ups.

Typically if we have spoon bite going we will run Diver rods clean, no flasher. Just diver to spoon, for both Browns & Kings. For Kings we use 6-7' of 20pd Blood Run Floro, browns 12-15 depending on depth & water color. We use flashers with Divers when running flys & meat rigs.