Sk8man

A couple choices 30 lb Big Game monofilament or Bloodrun Sea Flee 30 lb test for main lines on riggers with fluoro leaders. You may get a few fleas at connection points but they both work pretty well in keeping the pests off for reduced at least. I say reduced because when the fleas are very thick (and they vary in concentrations throughout the water column and the lake itself (which is why some folks get them and others don't have the problem) and although the increased diameter of the line and the smooth surface of it may shed fleas in normal concentrations when really thick they may clog up nearly anything put down there. I have had them prevent 150 lb downrigger wire from coming through the guide.

Steve didn't give himself a plug but I will Roy's Marina is on the west side of the lake toward the north end so if you get over that way they have the bait as well as some of the most effective trout tackle like the Hammerhead cowbells and Gambler rigs there. Thye can also supply you with updated info regarding the fishing at that end of the lake.

Both these guys live right near there and are stellar fishermen so you've tapped into the right source of information. Given the current projected weather report of 90's for the next week I would add that the thermocline should well set up by mid July and the fleas will probably be really concentrated in various places so it might be good to forget the leadcore. If you have wire setups and riggers or other deep water trolling items (e.g. wire based Seth Greens) that will be the way to go as the lakers will be out deep (try starting in 70-90 ft. and probably even the rainbows and landlocks will be down too 60-80 ft suspended perhaps and over deeper water out toward the middle in some areas. If you don't already have 30 lb Big Game or SeaFlee main lines on your rigger rods best to rig them with it to help defend against the fleas (use fluoro leaders off it). You will probably see that the bait has dispersed and moved toward bottom out deep as well. Even some of the warm water species will probably be deeper now (e.g. smallies and perch may be in 25-60ft.). If you are after either of them try to get some softshell crabs....they can make a huge difference in results but they aren't cheap As mentioned Jan Brewer's Sport shop on Main Street in Ovid is probably your best bet for tackle and bait and she has a good selection of stuff and may be able toi give you updated information about the fishing beacuse the locals from both Cayuga and Seneca go there..

Don't "give it away" lowering the price. I ended up getting $400 more than I paid for mine after 22 years of use Just need the right buyer to see it. A lot of times they want them for their kids as they are very safe.

Lookin good Pete WTG

If you don't have a capable electric trolling motor a last resort might be to prospect to spot fish and then anchor up well away from them and then let out enough anchor rope to get near enough to attract them in with the jig. This would require a pretty calm day but something to keep in the back of your mind.

I believe that is the autostop version and I think Fish307 has them

I joked in my above post but for years I kept detailed data regarding what where when and how out there and over time it came in very handy. There is nothing like hard data to make decisions from. The key thing is selecting the right variables to track and then you can see patterns over time and experience some "ah ha" moments when you discover stuff

If it is the pre - auto stop (4 prong switch). You'll have to wait until at least July 21st before the newly manufactured ones appear as Cannon stopped producing them.The autostop model has 3 prongs

We're worried about you guys....

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Look like mid 80's to 1990 long boom Cannon Mag 10A's. 10 lb max. weight on motors. They appear to have the old power cords ....should be checked for cracking very common with them. Although not cheap the new cords from Cannon are much better and probably safer too. They can be found at Fish307.com (also some other parts but some discontinued) Installation is very easy but just reseal the covers on the motor with silicone if necessary and if the rubber plug where the cord goes inside the motor is deteriorated either replace or use clear silicone in the hole to completely plug it so water doesn't get in. They will be slower speed-wise than the newer models but if they haven't been abused they should be fine. Check out the counters tooas they sometimes come loose so they appear not to read but sometimes just pushing them inward towards the reel spindle solves the issue. Given the long booms and your intention of running 4 of them the swivel bases will probably be necessary (e..g. esp. docking etc.). There are two types of the swivel bases material-wise the expensive and highly durable stainless steel ones and the composite material ones. Check for cracks near the release mechanism if you buy used composite ones.