Mike M
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I Tried Bloodrun sea flee line. It did not work Trolling L. Ontario off Niagara county. We used bump up to 30lb at mid summer,now we run 40lb. The 40lb does the job doesn't seem to hurt our catch. Big game preferred.
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Beautiful day to be on lake today but the floating grass made near impossible to fish this area. We were trying to work 80-150 fow. Horrible. Trolled out to 300 fow still bad. No way a fish was gonna hit our baits with grass on cables lines etc. Had one good one on diver out 180 with FF dropped after a 500 ft run. Gave it a couple hours and called it quits. Do you think the grass is still out in Steelhead country, say beyond 400 fow ???
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We drove to Barcelona last Sunday walleye fishing was great. Had 24 in boat by 10:30am. Its just such a long drive from GI. We did clean our fish at Hanover. Busy at the cleaning station some were coming from Barcelona others from Catt creek area. Question is when will the Eyes really start turning on in Catt creek area ?? Or have they already and no one talking. Usually Center Rd area in 65-75 fow is great this time of year. We're just out for fun and trying to fill the freezer. Not in any derby.
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Well I've had some issues with Fish Hawk over past few years. I've lost count of how many probes they've given me all covered under warranty. I know for a fact I'm on probe #3 in a 1 year period. I know someone else thats had a similar experience. His thery is they out source the manufacture of Probes to some 3rd world country. During the Pandemic there were quality issues with the manufacture of these probes. They know this and are being very generous in giving people new probes. On the positive side the FH is a great tool and I love it when it works they way it should. They really stand behind there product. Warranty and customer and are great. My latest new probe worked great this past Sunday. Hopefully thats the end of this nightmare.
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Olcott Browns 3/9/24
Mike M replied to Gill-T's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
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Gill-T splash down cruise- 3/2/24
Mike M replied to Gill-T's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Cograts on a great 1st day !! Looking at your pics kinda looks like your boat is an I/O with a dog house in back floor area. Mine is too. Now that water is in your block (not antifreeze) are you worried about below freezing temps that will still probably see in days ahead ? Or maybe you have heated storage or do you drain your block ? I'm also assuming your a trailer guy like me. Just curious -
Out if I Bay 3/2
Mike M replied to moonfish's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
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There is no dropping of lead weights on lake bottom in (Russell G. Salmon Candy) pump handle method. I did find it on Youtube. He explains it in detail.
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I probably watch to many Youtube videos this time of year waiting for spring salmon fishing to start. Salmon Candy (Russell G.) talks a lot about Pump Handles for Trout & Salmon. Looks like he's running Heavy lead balls attached to main line using OR-16 clip. Lead balls could be 10oz on a dropper line of about 12 inches. His bait is usually a Flasher Fly looks like 20-30 feet behind the OR-16. Sends it back 90-110 feet and attaches to Inline Board. If anyone could give me anymore info on this technique I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Mike
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Prop size for 1997 225 Penn Yan outrage. 4.3 mercruiser
Mike M replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
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Prop size for 1997 225 Penn Yan outrage. 4.3 mercruiser
Mike M replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
Bad Habit- Went to visit my 225 Outrage in barn today. Prop on it is 14.5 x 19P. Bought from Pier Prop in Tonawanda NY 716-875-1777 back in 2013. Been very happy with hole shot and WOT is in that 4400-4800rpm range. I believe its a Michigan Wheel prop and its aluminun. Like i said i don't like SS props had bad experience years ago. Hope this helps. -
Prop size for 1997 225 Penn Yan outrage. 4.3 mercruiser
Mike M replied to Bad Habit's topic in This Old Boat
I also have a 97 Pen Yan 225 Outrage. Bought it from a guy in Sanduski back in 2012. He had the wrong prop on it and didn't know it. I was suspicious it was wrong prop even though i'm no expert. It was a S.S. prop with wrong pitch. I hate SS props. Anyhow we have a prop shop in Buffalo area called Pier Prop. They let me try a couple aluminun props they thought would improve performance. They were right. My boat is in storage right now at friends barn. I'll get over there and get prop specs and get back to you. BTW someone said WOT should be 4400 to 4800 rpm for that 4.6 motor. Without looking it up that does sound right. -
What mapping chip do i buy if i want to upgrade my chart plotting on my HDS carbon unit. Right now I'm running on what came with uniit when I bought couple years ago. I fish western Lake Ontario and Eastern Lake Erie. Want more detail. Thanks
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A 2nd Shout Out to Fish Hawk Electronics !
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Troll into wind or with it?
Mike M replied to troutman10's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
Agree with almost all said here. Bottom line is direction of the troll is hugh. Don't be in such a hurry to turn the boat around cause you had a flurry of action, It could be good for a couple of miles. Trolling direction good be the key to that good action. We try and use the Trails feature on my Lowrence carbon. We're saving less waypoints and more trails to stay on fish. Good Luck. -
Troll into wind or with it?
Mike M replied to troutman10's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
We troll with em probably 90% of the time. Boat and speed control just seem better. Auto pilot works better and we seem to catch alot of fish going with em. If its getting rough but were catching fish we won't even attempt to troll back to a good waypoint. We'll yank all rods and run back against the waves set down and troll back thru productive area with waves at our back. -
I have a Lowrence Carbon FF/GPS mounted under my Penn Yan Outrage hard top. No problem with GPS signal strength.
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Wanted ISO Scotty 'rigger digital counter
Mike M replied to guffins fisherman's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Call them. You’ll be surprised how customer friendly they are. They have a problem with the counters on the 2116. They know it. Don’t have to tell them you bought riggers used. I have 3 2116’s and have gone thru about 12 counters in 3 years. All free. Finally the last ones are working fine. My only complaint on the 2116’s in 10 years. -
Wanted ISO Scotty 'rigger digital counter
Mike M replied to guffins fisherman's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
'Should be covered under lifetime warranty. You have to call Scotty headquarters in Canada 1-800-214-8141. I've had the 2116 HPs for 10 years and have replaced the counters a bunch of times. Scotty sent me new ones every time no charge. Its the only problem I've had with my Scottys. The riggers are made in Canada but the counters are made in Maylasia. Overall happy with the Scottys. Had Cannons before with many problems.