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  1. hawkeye625
    The best part of this site is all the info you get. You'll find not everyone runs the same program. What works for some doesn't work for others. My best advice to you...if you have a program your comfortable with from Lake michigan....try it on Lake ontario. You won't need wire, heavy mono, or long copper in may and it might be wise to stick with what you are familiar with. You'll have your hands full with navigating boat traffic and trying not to get run into shallow water. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    I've run the big game in green..looks close to same color as Ande. The blue and yellow seem pretty bright. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  3. hawkeye625
    I run 30lb big game or trilene xt then leader down to 15 to 25 flouro. Also run free sliders instead of fixed cheaters. Just a snap on one end and a swivel on the spoon end. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    We ran his rigs last April for the 1st time. Boated over 50 by 11am. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    Nothing in Lake ontario compares to a king....but they are fun to catch. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  6. hawkeye625
    Some prefer roller rods but the majority of us just put a twili tip on a regular diver Rod. $10 addition. Any 30 size reel will work. I prefer saltist. John made a good point on the counter but they don't bother me. What do you have braid on? You might be able to use one of those reels. Long coppers require large reels. Check anglers Avenue or atomik to see what they sell pre spooled...for an Idea on reels and size. If you have 300 copper already you could opt to just add a drop weight for added depth. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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    We did 6 or so between the bar and oak orchard. 4 to 12 lbs. Fiesty fighters. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  8. hawkeye625
    Try dropping a line 10 to 15 ft deeper. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  9. hawkeye625
    Did you lose many fish on the days you did well? Possibly bigger fish? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  10. hawkeye625
    North Niagra launch is/was a shallower and less steep ramp. The south launch is steeper and never gave me trouble. Also nice cleaning station between the launches...behind bathrooms. I normally launch at Wilson but will launch at the bar if the bite is near the Canadian line. FYI the bite was pretty solid on the west end all season. Typical spread on my boat is 2 wire dipsys with flashers 2 riggers with spoons and free slider cheaters...and a copper down the shute with a mag spoon. Colors vary but greens...glows...and spooks are staples...at least for me. May the bite is normally in top 50 fow but watch for marks and adjust. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  11. hawkeye625
    Lcha 40 saltist with 450ft 30lb braid...500 ft 19 strand wire...and 150 ft weighted steel. I emailed torpedo and asked if 150 ft would sink at same rate as 200 and was told it should be close. I run 30 lb braid backing for coppers so felt it should be ok for this setup. I'll let you know in a couple months how it works out. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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  13. hawkeye625
    Are you talking about the Amish outfitter ones? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  14. hawkeye625
    It sinks at around 22 ft per 100 out. 500 would only be down around 110. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  15. hawkeye625
    I meant 200 ft not yards. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  16. hawkeye625
    The 300ft spool completely filled a saltist 40 with 0 backing. I'm going to Hamburg show. If torpedo is there I'll ask what they are using for reels. I was hoping to use the 40 with 200 yards and 1000 ft of 19 strand but doesn't look like that's going to work. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  17. hawkeye625
    Try to get on the water with whatever your looking at for a day. Maybe offer up gas to one of these guys with a starcraft or book a river/bar trip with a captain that's in their boat daily. They'd have a Great idea of pros and cons. Not sure what Vince runs but he'd be a solid choice for advice. Matt yablonsky would also have good input. He runs river and lake ontario charters in a lund. I know he had , starcraft for 1 season and went back to Lund. Guess my point is...try before you buy....buyers remorse in painful especially if you are looking to go new. Good luck in your search. I have an older Crestliner if you ever want a test run your welcome aboard. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  18. hawkeye625
    I bought a 300 ft spool to try out. It seems pretty nice to work with but if I can achieve the same depths with 200 and backing is there a benefit to running 300? Also...has anyone done a depth test with braid backing vs 19 strand wire? Braid and wire typically achieve similar depths so I am curious. Also curious if anyone tested copper depths with wire backing. If the weighted steel continues to achieve depth with wire backing why wouldn't copper do the same? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  19. hawkeye625
    ttt
  20. hawkeye625
    Lakeviewmotelandcottages.com 716-791-8668 Also look at olcottfishing.com Lots of options there. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  21. hawkeye625
    Picked up a ruger American compact in 7mm08 for my fiance. Nice little gun with a decent trigger. Not too pricey. $350 on sale. Put a Nikon monark 3x9 on top. Just under $600 in the package. Shoots well and does a nice job on deer. She shoots low recoil Hornady. 120 grain. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  22. hawkeye625
    I had a bad spool of 7 strand torpedo wire a few years back. Call or email them. They'll take care of you. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  23. hawkeye625
    8 rods? How many reels. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  24. hawkeye625
    It's a sad day for me reading this thread. A once unified group of good red blooded Americans freely sharing tips on how to put fish in the boat...now bickering over an election. My take on this...as if it matters...the last administration did one thing extremely well...dividing the country....and I'm not talking about skin color. I wonder where we would be today if Mr Obama would've chosen the words "obey the law" over " fight back"? .how about "all lives matter"? One man with the golden opportunity to unify America failed miserably. God bless America no matter who won the election. Let's focus on sticking together and solving real problems. Just for the record....I'm glad my guns are safe for 4 more years. Disarming honest law abiding citizens will never be the answer. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  25. hawkeye625
    I have a 1117 pro pack new in box $450. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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