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    Very worthy activities
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    The black with the white belly is by far the best one as it is thought that the action and appearance is thought to closely resemble the Slimy Sculpin (Stonecat, Tomcat etc.) which lakers love.They are deadly behind single strand copper trolled slowly near bottom. Easy paint job on those pictured
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    Which model is that one? great pics
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    One of the main things to consider is "confidence" in your equipment and line (whether wire or not) being a major component. The copper wire loss of 100 ft. could either be made into a 200 ft or scrapped and another new 300 ft. put on. Copper wire can be spliced but it is never as strong as the original new wire and constantly running over the guides and tip can degrade it further. A 300 ft. spool of copper isn't real expensive and what price is confidence in your equipment worth? With stranded wire (I'm assuming as you didn't say "stranded") a loss of 100 ft usually isn't critical as the 900 ft left equates to the length of three football fields which should still give you plenty of room to play large kings etc. The loss of the 100 ft may however affect the accuracy of your line counter but even that shouldn't be a major concern.
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    Nothing like good karma Sammy
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    Welcome to LOU and good luck with it.
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    Hey Dre if your budget increases these guys are really into it https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/93761-best-cell-cameras-under-150/#comment-677925
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    The flea season varies from year to year and the concentrations in the lake vary in their distribution as well, but usually when the water temp in in the 60's and higher they are present and last until temps go back down usually in the early Fall. They are intermittent in the lake though for whatever reason and sometimes they don't seem to be as problematic but when they highly concentrate they can be terrible and prevent you from retrieving your line without a lot of hassle especially when you have a good fish on and they can make a mess of your boat as well. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do and don't let it deter you from having some fun
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    The 7 strand/19 strand/ braid issue is basically like many of the other things a "personal preference" issue. Each of them has strengths and weaknesses depending on what someone considers a "priority" for them. I've been using various wire options for over 50 years and none of them are "perfect" but depending on what they are used for, the care given them, the proper installation on the reels, and proper eyes and tips used on the rods any of it works once you get used to it. seven strand cuts through the water a bit better than 19 strand but it is also harder on the equipment and either a high quality roller tip (stainless) is needed or a twilli tip (the much cheaper option but a different feel to it), can develop curly ques and kinks when precautions are not taken in its care, can cut into or cut through cheap roller tip side plates. 19 strand on the other hand is not as hard on the eyelets or rod tips and generally less damaging to rod guides and tips but can be a bit "unwieldy) in that it is "springy" without spool memory, but it's compositional filaments are very fine and can break and weaken the wire without it being very apparent visually. The use of crimps on wire brings another potential concern if not properly done and is a main reason wire knots are used with the wire by many folks. Improper crimping can create weak spots at either juncture (end) of the crimp connection by allowing the wire to wiggle back and forth on the edge of it weakening the wire and potentially breaking strands over time. Crimping too hard at the ends of the crimp can also damage the wire and weaken it and both types of wire can be vulnerable to this. The advice that was given about using the 19 strand for a beginner or novice was probably related to the fact that it may be less prone to kinking and when not used to 7 strand use and maintenance 19 strand could be less problematic ; not that it is necessarily "better". A lot of people prefer braid over wire of either type, but again there are strengths and weaknesses. Braid cuts through the water with reduced "blowback", kinking isn't a real problem, it is easier on the hands but over time can also saw into rod eyelets and tips nearly like 7 strand especially found on poorer quality rods. When using smaller diameter braid like 30 or 40 lb test the braid can nest in the edge of a roller tip and cut off conributing to the donation of equipment to Mother Nature. The biggest general drawback to using braid especially in smaller diameters is that water fleas easily accrue on it during flea season and depending on type of flea harder to remove from the line (the Fishhook type of fleas seems harder to remove than the Spiny waterfleas). Braid may need to be replaced more frequently than wire that is carefully taken care of.
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    A lot of different ways to go with this but most of us use 1000 ft of 7 strand wire, some use 1000 ft of 19 strand. Basically the 7 strand isn't as kink resistant and may develop curly ques more easily than 19 strand stainless wire but the 19 strand has finer filament wires composing it that can break without noticing them and it is "springyier". It is also easier on the guides and tips of the rods. If mono backing is used it is usually to protect the spool and keep the wire from nesting unevenly on the spool and a short length of 40 lb or so used (e..g. 50 ft or so). One problem with pre-spooled wire is you don't know who put it on (and whether competently or not). The wire should be put on under even tension and started at the center of the spool and spread evenly across the spool. It is also helpful after it is loaded on the reel to attach a weight or diver without anything else on it while in the boat and running out about half to three quarters of the wire under tension (carefully and slowly). This will allow the wire to be evenly nested on the spool under the right tension and can save you headaches later on. I believe the 30 size reel will hold the 1,000 ft of wire. The Okuma GLT rods should be OK for the riggers and could be used for wire but they have soft tip action and are not really the best choice for wire rods. Stiffer rods seem to better serve that purpose from 6 1/2 to 9 ft or so (twilli tip or roller tip can be used). Often if multiple wire rods are used the shorter ones are used on the inside the longer on the outside. The Okuma 20's or 30's should work OK for the riggers and many folks use either 30 to 40 lb Berkely Big Game mono or Bloodrun SeaFlee in 30 lb test for their main line with fluoro leaders or 20 lb or so for Lake O (can be lighter in the Spring for browns). Just suggestions as there are many ways of going about this with good results and depending on your wallet P.S. ANY wire used should always be kept under tension to avoid problems.
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    Sold / Closed Legacy -The 2021 Season-

    Sk8man replied to Legacy's topic in Big / Small Game

    WTG Joe persistence pays off once again!
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    Three
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    WTG
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    Sold / Closed Legacy -The 2021 Season-

    Sk8man replied to Legacy's topic in Big / Small Game

    Nice going Mike
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    Pics and location could help with the sale
  16. Sk8man
    A pic of your transom might help with suggestions
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    What really hurts is the scum that take 65 of them for eggs from the stream that were recently caught good they were caught but the damage was done.
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    The adults only live for about a couple years so the best way is to kill off the ammocoetes before they develop into juveniles far more effective than going after the spawning adults but there is a "lag" period before seeing the results
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    Rick is right. He treated me very well in the past. These days there are many things going on so hard to figure. Justin might want to try Fish307 I believe they do warranty work too.
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    Gas

    Sk8man replied to HB2's topic in Open Lake Discussion

    Forums are a place for the discussion of ideas and opinions and it is expected that they may differ or diverge from a central idea or concern but a necessary underlying rule or expectation is that respect is shown for each person separate from agreement or disagreement with their particular position regarding an issue or idea. Respect for each other appears to be on the decline and resorting to name calling sure doesn't help clarify any issues or ideas or add to an intelligent conversation.
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    The main problem is potential flooding and the possibility of some limited use of minor streams on both sides of the lake when water levels are unusually high for sustained periods (not frequent but possible). Most of them either dry up or have small amounts of poorly oxygenated water with high temps which discourages fish development as well as providing an unsuitable environment for nearly anything. Recently they found little to no activity in the smaller streams and it is mainly Catherines and Keuka Outlet at Dresden where most breeding occurs and the deltas out into the lake at both sites. The Seneca River is somewhat of an unknown in terms of the travel patterns of both fish and invasives as far as how much occurs and whether they actually make it to either Cayuga or Seneca lakes. I know for a fact that browns use the canal bt whether they make it to Cayuga lake I do not know. The major lamprey breeding grounds are the two streams on Seneca mentioned.
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    https://www.syracuse.com/state/2021/10/supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-new-york-gun-permit-law.html
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    Prior to the rain the treatments looked good from what I was told by someone close to the process.. They monitored afterward by a grid pattern assessment and found a lot of dead ammocoetes with the eye structure present meaning they were getting ready to leave the stream and the bottom structure throughout was apparently blanketed very well by the treatment process so hopefully things will improve with time. The DEC is trying only so much can be done with Mother Nature calling the shots
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    Gas

    Sk8man replied to HB2's topic in Open Lake Discussion

    I know this is a fishing forum but it is also a place to discuss matters of importance to us all. The unfortunate thing is that the political stuff is merely a tempting distraction from the true problems facing us as nation. Along with the things happening relating to climate change that we need to deal with concretely is the looming potential disaster being created by the Chinese communist government. The Chinese have already have eaten our lunch and everyone is in Lalaland not paying attention to it. They have stolen much of our technology military and otherwise, created their own versions of it to out-compete us and as part of the requirement of doing business in their country we have turned over much sophisticated technology to them. They have for years been scarfing up precious metals including gold and rare earth metals from many parts of the world (e.g. Africa, South America etc.) and have as one of their ultimate goals control of the Earth's total resources to support their population and agenda. Thye intend to replace the dollar as the base currency. They are courting Afghanistan now with promises of building infrastructure fully knowing that they will have no way to repay them other than turn over the extensive deposits underneath their land as they are already doing in Africa.. They are currently exploring space with the intent to dominate the Earth and harvest rare metals in space contained by the asteroids and potentially other planets. They fully intend to be number one on the planet both economically, and in all other aspects and are on the path to achieve it if not already there. We are asleep at the switch and have been helping them for some time by letting them capitalize on the greed of our capitalistic system where companies are willing to manufacture as cheaply as possible using their cheap labor force and turn over whatever information they have to the Chinese to achieve their bottom line for stock holders. The Chinese Communist government is hacking us via the Internet stealing all sorts of information (along with the Russians, Iranians, and North Koreans) and have 24/7 dedicated military unit hackers probing and entering our banks, infrastructure companies, and institutions including nearly every facet of our government. Our government is dysfunctional and self serving no matter who is in power and is no longer serving the people. Until we get our hheads out of our asses we are going to be totally screwed and the current Taiwan situation may be the catalyst that brings things to a head. Keep in mind that China has over 1.3 BILLION people and a conventional war with them would be suicide as they could lose the entire amount of our entire population of 330 million and it would have little impact on them and may actually be of benefit in the long range to their government. They recently launched a nuclear capable hypersonic missle system that went around the world and are way ahead of us militarily in some aspects thanks to us and perhaps in space explorations as well. Sorry for the rant but these things have been on my mind for some time and worries about these other matters seem "miniscule" in comparison to the actual dangers facing us right now.
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    Gas

    Sk8man replied to HB2's topic in Open Lake Discussion

    Sure isn't the country I grew up in or served my 4 years for.
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