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After fishing the derby for 60 years I've seen all of the ups and downs both in fish populations and number of participants. Despite some close win calls over the years I have placed a bunch of times but never won. What keeps me coming back has always been the challenge of trying to figure out the fish and what adjustments I have to make to the conditions and my tactics. The sporting challenge is everything; not the money. Even after all these years and the changing conditions I still get excited every year about the derby and look forward to seeing old friends out there and kicking around ideas and theories. And after things may not turn out well I always say to myself "maybe next year". That is part of the game and keeping that excitement alive is a mentally healthy thing to do.
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Boat launch at Canandaigua lake in Woodville
Sk8man replied to kempie's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
A friend told me yes they are in not at the north end yet though -
If specifically targeting browns my choice would be either Fairhaven or Sodus Point as some of the best brown fishing in Spring may be found there from Pultneyville to east of Fairhaven is usually very good for browns early on in the season.
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Spring perch fishing
Sk8man replied to Jason F's topic in St. Lawrence River Fishing Reports - 1000 Islands Fishing
Nice going Kevin. Did you hook up an air hose to that bottom ones butt? -
I share Fisherdude's concern about whether catch and release fish actually make it after release; especially when netted and placed on a hot deck and coming from warm water. I seldom if ever bring fish into the boat or even net them when in my own boat. I use needle nosed pliers at the side of the boat and use single hooks to facilitate this. I figure if the fish isn't touched or traumatized by netting or bringing into the boat they have a much better chance of survival but the question atill remains: Do they actually make it after the fisght (maybe lactic acid buildup might croak them?). This method doesn't apply to walleyes or perch however. If they are big enough they are bled out and "coolerized" -
I took the live one and it was the whole day but friends also took it too so it went by pretty fast. After 60 years on the water some of it was familiar
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exactly it. -
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.
