Sk8man
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Chas - something to consider is to have custom canvas made such as a dodger with zip out windows etc. It can provide temporary shelter as well as privacy yet most of the time you can enjoy the openness of the boat. That is what I did with mine and it works well. I have standup canvas with a transition piece, bow canvas so I can totally enclose the front end of the boat if necessary. Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of the full bimini and standup canvas with windows etc.... setup just the dodger. The wrinkles inthe plastic come out ....it was folded up inside a compartment in the boat before the pic was taken. The side panels zip out for when it is hot weather while the top still provides shade and have velcro solid pieces to go over the windows for privacy. It is stored in a fold down boot right near the bow rail when not in use. and it has fastener to keep it from moving when underway. -
To go along with this last week I was at the Chamber of Commerce launch and although the fishing didn't go well when we came back in there were literally millions of minnows and small fish of mostly undetermined species all over the launch area and outside it as well. I noted that there were a lot of small bass fry among them too. I don't remember in recent years seeing anywhere near this volume of minnows anywhere on Seneca and it reminded me of scenes from the old days where.it was common place nearly anywhere you went along the shoreline. A small sign of encouragement.
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baystalker you have a PM (I sent his phone number) -
Very good info right there.
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If this were a volleyball game I'd want to be on Vince's team mainly because he stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of direct experience and first hand knowlege of Lake Ontario and the salmon and trout inhabiting it. Intellectual gamesmanship can be fun kicking around different viewpoints and ideas but once the dust settles the winning score usually goes to experience. -
Where to go?
Sk8man replied to starweld20's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
I think I'd be thinking Sodus at this time of year because if it gets too rough in the lake you can still fish in the bay itself and during the Spring there can be browns and even an occasional salmon in there now especially near the channel. It is always nice to have a nearby backup plan -
Canandaigua Canandaigua North End Launch
Sk8man replied to swambach's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
Unless they have put the docks in inthe last couple days you will be limited to the one handicapped dock. The waterlevel is up so noproblem there but kee yur eyes peeled for debris both in the launch and canal -
Wow....gives a whole new meaning to fishing the edge of the mudline
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Like a lot of things personal preference plays a huge role in this issue and there is no right or wrong way attached to it either. I respect your views and your thinking but I guess I'm pretty "old school" and I try to weed out things that don't work for me and don't usually change things until necessary and attend to details as well but after all these years of fishing and thousands of fish including many kings reeled in I have only had a couple break offs one of which probably cost me a derby but that was due to using a ball bearing swivel with a split ring which cut the line.and the other was a commercial fly that broke right at the fly so none were related to failure of the main line itself. Today we live in a throw away society and waste much that ends up in a landfill somewhere.I'm sure there is a lot of perfectly good mono in with that stuff.
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I think you're going to be really dangerous to those fish this year Mike -
I've had my bracket on for 15 years without problem and previously had a 90 lb 9.9 2 stroke on it and now replaced with a 91 lb 4 stroke and did not elect to have the trim and tilt model so I could keep the weight below the 115 lb max for the bracket. When the bracket was installed they put a backing plate inside the transom and two layers of 1/2 inch starboard type material on the OUTSIDE as well. It has tolerated 45 mph rides in rough water without ever any problem and absolutely no flexing. Maybe something to consider? -
Seneca Lodi Point State Park Launch 4-22-2017
Sk8man replied to ERABBIT's topic in Finger Lakes Discussion
Just something to think about regarding the debris in launch ramp...... I had a stick get caught in between the hull and one of the bunks without seeing it while loading my boat at the Canandaigua launch and didn't see it until the carwash and then too late broke the front of the bunk at the support fitting @#$^* -
I don't think you can go wrong with the combination of the action of those superbly designed spoons and the beautiful paint jobs The Revolution spoons work beautifully and are among my favorites.
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Cool....good luck fishing.
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Sounds good Billy......I might have withdrawal if no rigs but I can do it -
Brian we waved to you from the Penn Yan (Bob''s boat). We had no strikes no errors and all fish left on base Tha north end is pretty devoid of fish in most places.
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Nice going Billy. That ure beat the heck out of Seneca today
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I would worry more about the knot itself whether new line or used. Without abrasions or stress (e.g. stretched) points on the line the knot is the weakest link in most cases.
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I have a 9.8 Tohatsu and have a direct injection Merc 135 Optimax and could go the route you are thinking but one of the main reasons for having the kicker is for emergency use. My thinking is although the t hook up is convenient. I like the idea of separating my gas for each motor in case of contamination (e.g. moisture clogged line etc). of the big motor. This way in an emergency I can either runthe kicker (3.1 gal tank) OR hook it up to the big motor (I know.....I'm kinda anal)
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That iis what memories are made of.....for both of you. -
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I don't know Billy....you might have to fold up those fish you get in an 80 quart -
Sometimes adhering to the old addage "If it ain't broke don't fix it" applies. There is a lot of "superstitious" behavior and fears of losing that monster of a lifetime that goes on in fishing and I am guilty of it as well but if you take a look at the line and it doesn't appear to have any obvious defects (visible weak spots) or abrasions why change it out after just one season. Sometimes OCD pays off in the fact that paying close attention to detail avoids potential problems but a lot of folks really get into overkill too. I think checking the condition of fluoro leaders and re-tying knots eliminates more of the potential for break-offs than changing line every year. "New" line isn't a guaranteee either because it may have been sitting near a heat source for months or near a showroom window for a year etc.
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Sure sounds like a blockage of some sort (probably doesn't take much either) and rolmops is right about the spiders messing with the exit hole. They do the same thing to outdoor grills affecting the igniter. I believe there are two different thermostats to choose from and I think it relates to the type of water the motor is used in (cold vs. warm?) Good luck with it.
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As long as it has't been out in the sun fior long periods and not in real hot environment you don't have to worry. I've had some Big Game mono on some reels for about ten years without any problems especially 12 pound test and above. I usually just strip offf a few feet at the start of the season. I know many folks do it a lot sooner but I rotate my 40 plus rods a lot and always keep them inside the house in the cool cellar. If you charter or your stuff gets very heavy use you need to check them and replace much more frequently or if they are left in a hot boat compartment for extended periods. I haven't had any line failures by the way. I do change my light test lines (e.g. walleye and perch stuff) quite frequently as they are more prone to failure and are more easily fatigued or abraded. I also change the fluoro leaders very frequently and monitor them closely for abrasions.