Sk8man
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Niagara 12/16
Sk8man replied to whaler1's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Nice going Bill Always a great time when your kids are into it to the same degree as you -
Lying poacher to pay record amount for illegal take of trophy buck
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I fully agree with Rob. I have used it on all my rigger rods for about ten years or so. As said there is no PERFECT answer when the fleas are highly dense but under the usual conditions it works well. There may be a caveat though when the coating on it dissipates over time (possibly UV etc. it can lose a little of its slipperyness, and there is some additional stretch to it compared with Big Game (which I also use for some things), but I have not found this to be a significant problem. I should also mention that some of my reels have had it on for nearly that long with just some yearly trimmings where the above may appear to have occurred, or any abrasions. I know some folks change lines very frequently but this stuff has not lost strength nor have I had any problems with it. It is a slightly larger diameter than 30 lb. Big Game mono but it is much more "supple" than 40 lb anything. Just some reflections to consider.
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My wife and I each got one during the past two weeks.....only with our cars. Way too many out here and they are tame like pets and some idiots actually feed them. Sure wish there were more hunters and less posted land. I think the damage will end up about 15 grand to our cars. -
I've used all the models of Black's (even the original white ones back in the mid seventies), and have experimented with about every one of the other types of releases over time including my own home made ones but I still favor the Blacks. A couple reasons come to mind: they are very predictable when properly used, and they are very "portable" for use on other peoples boats (when they are OK with it). I have for years set the tension on mine when fishing for trout and salmon by using an inexpensive digital luggage scale (e.g. Walmart luggage section). For normal trolling for trout I set it to release at 3-3.5 lbs with spoons and sticks and about 4 lbs when running heavier stuff like flashers or spinneys. The tension maintains very well over time. If I start getting small fish I may take the tension down to 2 1/2 lbs and that usually suffices. In terms of "portability" I have modified the outrigger version by adding a super heavy duty swivel and welding the ring so that the release is "bullet proof" as far as not a chance of it giving way. It is many times stronger than the newer release (which is fine but I don't like taking chances on other boats). Another example of "personal preference" and familiarity with what you are used to so there really is no correct answer to releases although some options are better than others. -
Beauties Mike. That Browns spotting is spectacular -
I'm not suggesting this as the BEST solution but it is an option at least -
Good luck.
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Rodents are attracted to the plastic wire covering because it contains urea so covering it somehow with either conduit as suggested or perhaps spraying it with something noxious like WD40 or electrical cleaner spray might inhibit them
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Hey Matt Try Jim Kennedy at Farmline Bait 1-585-394-5890. He may be able to help you. (between Canandaigua and Clifton Springs) I just checked with Jim and he does have fatheads right now Matt. -
There is a launch right there at the park but it is shallow draft and especially when waater level is low. There is another launch about 10 miles south of the park at Deans Cove but it can be a journey to the north end from there depending on the wind direction/velocity. Some smallmouth fishing right near there though and directly across the lake from there. Another option for launching is on the east side of the north end down a few miles called Union Springs. There is some largemouth and smallmouth fishing near there in the weedbeds. All the launches charge to launch. Hopefully you realize that Bass season starts mid June.
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Somebody did a really nice job on that registration form -
" Currents and waves effect the dive curve when you turn the boat more than 30 degrees! ". Another thing often not thought of is that even with slight turns of the boat (e.g. autopilot adjustments etc.) there can be important differences in the "lifting" of the diver/lure as well as changes in the speed and action of the lure depending on the side of the boat and currents/waves etc. It can account for differences in the action and catch results although seemingly a subtle difference.
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The Willis is the way to go but the #8 spro swivel is another option that will clear the eylets and tip of most rods.
