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  1. Sk8man
    Depending on the Lowrance model you can usually purchase a separate paddle wheel for surface speed on the Lowrance website. Be aware there are different ones for different unit models and they aren't real cheap (e.g. about $100) for some. Also they don't automatically setup on the unit you have to go into the nested menu find a questionable label (can't remember exactly what it is called)and set it up to recognize the paddle wheel sensor) otherwise it doesn't do anything and the procedure isn't listed anywhere that I know of you have to explore. The Lowrance folks have never been great about documentation
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    I've had most of my stuff ready since about a week after last years derby I look forward to it all year long. You'll have no excuses for not doing well with that incredible new rig Nick
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    The new Bluetooth Fishhawk X4D (the one with the RED screen on the display) reportedly has the surface speed as well.
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    The Okuma Magda Pro DX 45's aren't a bad reel and have pretty good capacity and an acceptable drag, they are sturdier than the 30's although the clicker is not real loud (you can probably tell I'm a dinosaur right? )
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    I second Chris' comment it is a good reference for folks to looks at to distinguish between them and nice going on the fishing
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    Shoulda had a pic of Joe biting the head of that lamprey...could have had it framed and put up in the galley....would cut down on having to buy groceries
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    That's really great news Jason
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    I hear ya Mike....if things don't pick up at the north end before the derby I may have to ask one of the south guys to adopt me I'm doing a lot of praying right now
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    Now if you were just a northender it all would be perfect Sweet ride Nick!
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    It also says OUR PRICE next to the suggested retail price that's where the difference is ADK1. A lot of times individual outlets for products are prevented by the manufacturers from directly disclosing or displaying deep discounts online.
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    Thx Tall Tails.....guess it shows how long it has been since I've been to Krenzers
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    Who says fishing is boring
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    It sounds as though you did better than anyone I talked with John on Seneca or Canandaigua. Nice going
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    Fished the north end from 7 AM -12:30 PM without a touch 6 rods out everything from leadcores,downriggers with sliders, boards, wire rigs, and toplines and depths from 25 to 180 of water east and west sides but only fishing for silvers. Most of temp was 38.5 ish but found a pocket of 42 degree water but it had zero fish in it. Only marked a few fish mostly small ones within top 40 ft of water or big lakers hugging bottom for dear life. Spoke with multiple people and friends out there and they had same result. Ultra crystal clear water with east wind and minimal chop on surface = recipe for no fish. Some thick weeds and junk suspended in a couple bands on the east side that didn't help out much either. Just nice to get out there and have everything working perfectly on the boat and equipment. On the downside -the Chamber of Commerce launch is now a complete disaster after the construction as they placed curbing in the worst possible places, narrowed up the place where you back in, and have even tighter parking availability....what a waste of space. I can see the fist fights coming during the derby already
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    The last I knew Sutton only made 24 oz and 32 oz weights.Fishy Business has all sorts of Seth Green rig stuff and he is great to deal with
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    I just primarily use the small dipseys with small to medium light spoons in shallow in the Spring and let them out till they briefly hit bottom and then let them come up a bit on their own and leave them there so they are running up a little off bottom and on a 3 setting so they are out aways from the boat. They gradually lift a bit and I adjust them as I go.
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    WTG Mike. Another for Great Lakes Lures too
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    Cool Kevin. Nothing like seeing those eyes light up at night ..(especially when they are on the end of your line though) sounds as though there is a healthy population there.
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    Welcome aboard Jim! I think you'll like it here and best of luck on Seneca.
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    I have always assumed it was illegal to dump sewage directly into the lakes.....
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    Hey guy, Great selection of lures. Any chance of getting some of the copper/orange KWs and the black and silvers to try out here on Cdga I think they would be the nuts for the browns and bows here as well as Seneca. I currently don't have many orange or copper colored lures in my line up and I know in the past I used to do well with both on Seneca. I know that if I can get some good pics of decent fish with them in their mouth it could spur on a bunch of guys that follow my posts I'm really getting excited about this season already.....I just hope these lakes live up to my expectations You sound real fired up in your posts and that is good. Having those charter guys on your side is a real good move too for all parties concerned.....I think this year may surprise your dad too in terms of "results". Les
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    Hey Mike I dealt with Paul Krenzer in the past and actually bought my first Whaler from him. It was a hold over from when he dealt with Whalers and was his own personal boat that he took just that one time to Florida just before I bought it... He is a good guy as is his brother Ed.
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    It is really good to see that your lures and your efforts are getting the attention they deserve Jason. I'm sure that as time goes along more and more folks will come to realize the high quality and effectiveness of Great Lakes Lures. I'm sold on them after last season Best of luck with things you deserve it.
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    You definitely want a good sturdy trailer to protect all that great work you did on your "baby" this season Mike. I know after I had a trailer split in half on my previous boat while in the launch ramp trying to load it on at Canandaigua my choice will always be either galvanized or aluminum
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    Thanks Ted and very good point Dennis. Here is a personal example (so you can see what is involved and how simple it is to record) of my first trout entry for 2015 from ice fishing while fishing for perch. The diary information when saved for year after year allows you to see patterns in the fishing and is a good way to document things for your own use while helping DEC and our sport.
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