Sk8man
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Good to know there are still some around Kevin as for whatever reason they are very scarce in many of the Finger Lakes these days. I can remember catching them even on bare tiny gold hooks -
Good Pete but you really won't know for sure if it is totally OK until you try it out in the water where there are fish and structure because as I mentioned they can be "partially" bad and not mark softer objects than the bottom. I hope it is OK and you can get her going for the ice stuff...it's a lot of fun out there.
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When I have run out of Seguar I use Vicious fluoro and have never had a problem with it so I keep some as a spare backup on the boat (only have used 12 and 17 lb though)
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Dresden area near the mouth the the outlet into Seneca Lake has various species at that time of year out from the big pipe in front of the electric plant and the mouth itself. The problem will be where to launch the boat if trailered. There used to be a private launch there but I'm not sure it is there anymore. Severne Point launch is quite a long way down the west side of the lake to the south especially for a smaller slower boat but you'd have quick access to lake trout water right there out front.
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Often when a transducer goes bad it may show bottom but not much else or if really gone won't show anything. They can be especially very sensitive to being banged around or dropped etc. and then go bad. The ice fishing flashers are designed with cold weather in mind especially in terms of extended power usage and things like that but I believe the transducers on many are the standard transducers but there are also some like the dual beam and tri beam that are made specifically for units used in ice fishing. You may also have a broken wire inside the transducer cord, corrosion on the connector or in the connector part on the unit itself. You would be better off if you purchased a used unit designed specifically for ice fishing (e.g. Vexilar, Marcum, Lowrance etc.) with a matched up transducer. If going with a "graph" type they will be mainly the newer technology and pretty pricey. The flasher units are the "old standbys" and are a piece of equipment I now consider essential for doing it right. I like to make my own stuff and have even used Heath Kit graphs and flashers in the past (fortunately put together by my electronics wizard dad) but a good flasher is worth its weight in gold for ice fishing in experienced hands. I've seen used units on LOU that were fairly priced. You can cobble together all of the other equipment and find inexpensive hand augers, rod/reels, shelters etc. and make your own tip ups and tip downs but if you are serious about getting into ice fishing do yourself a favor and get a good flasher. Good luck luck in whatever you decide to do Pete. P.S. I have fished for many years both ways with and without a flasher and it is like night and day. Many times you would never know fish were underneath you or whether they were interested in your jig or bait as they sometimes just look or mouth the bait without moving the line or rod tip etc. With the flasher you see them coming nearby , getting closer, at the bait and can even tell by their behavior their level of interest, and whether you are jigging correctly or the jig itself is working properly, the bait has fallen off the jig (or if it is spinning and turning them off) and some idea of the size of the fish.
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For Sale : USA Proos Swivel bases
Sk8man replied to Rippin'Line's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Lucas you have a PM -
I think what you may find here is whatever someone has that will be perceived as "best" I've had my Vexilar FL-20 for 7 years or so and I love it and hundreds of hours on the ice and am still on the original battery. Yes there is newer technology but this thing is "bullet proof". Whatever you do if you get a flasher get one with the ZOOM function.
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They are sweet but the reason I use the smaller less bulky plastic boxes is that they fit in the area under the back seat area (in the pic of the boat the very back under the back seat/deck). They slide in perfectly and are totally out of the way. Everyone has a different setup according to your own personal and boat requirements (or limitations ) and I was only using mine as an "example" If I had a larger or different boat my system would change to accomodate it. The single hooks on spoons seldom tangle but sticks are admittedly another matter but I don't use them nearly as frequently either.
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Guess I can rest my case about the value of holding on to the old Evil Eyes
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No problem at all EVER. I have moved them up front once for a crazy chinook that didn't respond well to my boat maneuvering You 'll notice the net is tilted toward center and away from the action too Everyone has their own system they get used to I guess for better or worst
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I keep my spoons and sticks separately in plastic boxes sorted by general size and with single hooks but with flashers spinneys and dipseys I keep them all rigged up (e.g. dipsey/flasher/fly all in one gallon sized zip lock bag (dozens of them) with back up flies individually packaged and in bags as well and then keep them in those blue Wegmans thermo bags (about $3.00 each). They are water proof (zippered), soft so they don't slide around it the boat and hold a lot of stuff and protect the stuff from UV exposure and extreme temps and from getting banged up etc. I do have to sort out stuff when looking for things but I arrange it beforehand to minimize it in terms of what I want to use first vs. last. I keep the bags up in front of the boat out of the way until I need something and then whatever I'm using can sit on the floor or the back area in back without sliding etc. I also have Plano boxes set up specifically for salmon and Lake O stuff (not pictured) and I also keep about 200 frequently used spoons on short sections of foam "noodles" bunjied on either side of the bimini for quick access. Pictured in the last pic. Also the lure boxes are stored out of the way in the back section under the fold down seat/deck. It is also noteworthy to look closely at what my son is doing and the position of the down rigger rod.....during a derby no less . A good example of why it makes sense to prohibit other folks from bringing a phone on board while fishing We did manage to get the fish though.....
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Tim- I'll make sure to connect with you next time for sure. I forgot to mention too that the way the place was arranged (all tables in one room in predictable rows with varied merchandise was terrific) it allowed me to remember where I had seen my intended purchases and not trying to remember which room they were in (important for us dinosaurs ). It was a wonderful event and it was very obvious that a lot of thinking and preparation went into it. Folks if you don't go next time you'll be short changing yourselves for sure....it is truly a great event! I rigged up most of my purchases today -
That is cool John and than you for doing it!
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I also use the red trebles on my home made flies and lose very few fish on them (clinch knot wrapped 7 times, wet, and then cinched up very tight) . -
Very nice....bit of a surprise too
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Sold / Closed Parting out my Thompson in the Spring
Sk8man replied to Tim Bromund's topic in Boats for Sale
Tim, Sorry to hear you aren't able to salvage it.....must be almost like parting with a family member. Best of luck with whatever you get to "replace" it. Les -
As many fishermen are aware if your hold the fish out from you when photographing with a digital camera the depth cues can be altered in that way making the fish appear larger and distortions in relationship to the background can occur as well (e.g. the fish appearing about 1/2 the size of the tent). -
I wasn't questioning anyone's comments by the way.....just the vague nature of the available content in the syllabus. The name and address on the permanent shelters stems from the fact that on some lakes in the old days like Sodus Bay and Cayuga Lake some guys left their wooden structures out there too late and then either couldn't or wouldn't retrieve them and they presented a real danger to boating traffic in the Spring and with no names on them it was unclear who was responsible.
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All kidding aside I think Big Waters suggestion is a good one. I really enjoyed connecting with familiar faces of folks I know but I knew there were a lot more LOU folks there but no way to tell who was who.
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It would be nice if someone had an official DEC clarification as contrasted with personal "opinion" because I haven't seen the complete DEC regs but the syllabus given out at licensing stations doesn't seem to mention it at all.
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This was my first time at LOTSA and I traveled there with a couple good buds and we had a lot of fun and laughs to and from as well. There was a great assortment of equipment and a lot of it was very reasonably priced (I later emphasized this fact to my wife ). It was a very well put together venue and the folks involved deserve a big high five for the efforts. I'm already looking forward to next year. For those of you on the fence about going to it....you're missing a good time. It was also fun connecting with fellow LOU ites. Thanks Tim
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Great job Pikefreak! I've talked with Justin at length and I'm very sure he will be a great guide....exceptional instincts and passion coupled with detailed knowledge....off to a great start already -
I think I would check with the DEC regional office or a game cop to make sure. It is still a rod and reel and as I remember the general reg doesn't say anything about "signaling device" it says "five tip ups". I wouldn't be chancing tickets until I knew for sure.