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  1. Sk8man
    Used for your chartering or sport fishing ?
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    WTG Dan....now that is what I call fishing! Great pics too.
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    I wouldn't beat myself up too much Jeff....it is called "hunting" and learning the little nuances of it (experiencing weak areas of experience as well as the strong ones) is what gives the eventual edge on things...all part of the learning game. The fact that you are able to call them in says a lot in terms of where you are on the "learning curve"
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    Sounds like another example of the free enterprise system becoming dysfunctional and another example of price fixing by big business. I just bought a new Lowrance unit but it may be the last one if this is the way they run their business.
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    Mike I think you are exactly right too clear (like crystal) and flat....and we were fishing from shore so couldn't get to any depth
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    Cool! Lookin good.
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    Hope you guys at the south end did better than we did at the north end Seneca and Sampson today....and then Canandaigua north end....one pickerel and one perch and that was it!
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    I believe Nick is referring to the pier at the south end of Seneca Lake (Watkins Glen). Folks catch a variety of species (e.g. Pike, trout etc.) right off the pier there casting lures at this time of the year. If you do it remember to bring a good sized long handled net
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    While it may be better in terms of maintaining the integrity of the core to release from a mono section either between sections of the core or at the end where the core is all out the main strength of the core is not the tiny diameter lead inside but the outer sheath material so the rubber band approach should work. You just have to monitor the sheathing to make sure it isn't getting "chaffed" by anything. Sometimes people don't realize it but the lead inner core itself can separate or be compromised for various reasons anyway and most of the inherent strength is still available because of the sheathing.
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    Yeah my buddies and I used to make spears out of pencils and spear the guppies in the biology lab in HS....detention was kinda of a PIA too
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    I think about everything is open right now although it could be slippery on the ramps
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    If you make that turn you'd be heading south
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    These tip downs are "old school" and far from "elegant" but they work and cost next to nothing to make. I can hear my buddy Admiral Byrd laughing from here as he built his to withstand a nuclear attack....but for folks on a limited budget or with limited amount of time here are basic tip downs made from boards I had sitting around, old dowels , sections of coat hanger wire, and cut pieces of imitation cork from a wine bottle. They work great for perch and panfish....but you'd have problems with a big pike
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    Inexpensive LED lights on my sled for coming back in after dark (in addition to my headlamp).
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    You guys are right about the lack of a proactive approach but it is the hallmark of a bureaucracy They only REACT to things and fail to plan ahead with contingencies. I experienced it both in the military and then nearly 34 years with the state and they don't seem to learn. It isn't the DEC itself or it's dedicated employees it is the nature of the beast itself - the governmental system.
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    This may answer your question but you have to read it carefully because of the way the diagram is organized on the page http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/brochures/AIRMAR%20Transducer%20Guide%202009.pdf
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    Gill T is spot on....I even use a couple for copper. The ones I have are medium action (very light weight) Here is the specific rod designation: USCA710M (Medium Action 8-20 lb test line) 01L13CM
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    Laker1 you have a PM
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    Yeah I tied up a couple myself I told you this stuff is addictive
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    Yep...I made my own with some stiff thin ss wire I had and some fluorescent orange plastic material for the walleye boards and Yellowbirds the TX44's came with flags. It is a racket.
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    Try Ebay or Jann's Netcraft
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    pic #1 These flies (resembling salt water flies are a combination - the four at bottom are the tinsel Rob mentioned above and the two at top are some more expensive (and perhaps more durable material...jury is still out) pic #2 flies also tied in reverse - wild looking fly and one that is in stored condition with very small rubber band (used for looms or girls hair and sold at Michaels etc.) around it I purposely make my flies a little larger and heavier to slow them down without slowing down the spinney or flasher noticibly (hopefully so the fish have an easier time connecting with it) and instead of using straw material I use sectioned (cut with scissors) aquarium airline hose. I use beads from craft stores - some metallic and some pearl or faceted etc. and 3D eyes (actually move). As Rob said it is really addictive.
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    The guy is amazing and and should be a real inspiration to all that read this story. Makes me feel guilty about complaining about arthritis....
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    Fishtails I wasn't directing my comments at the cartoon I thought it was pretty funny actually. When we lose our sense of humor we really have a problem
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    One of the things we don't want to do is to diminish the importance of this website itself by making comments that infer that there is a problem with it. The problem is with a small minority of folks using the anonymity as a "weapon" to bypass constructive and respectful dialog and to vent their frustrations with who knows what in their personal lives. Chad works very diligently to provide a great forum here for folks to discuss and learn about just about anything relating to the sports we love. It is that very reason that caused me to join the "professional" version awhile back because I felt the obligation to try to do my part to foster a very meaningful vehicle for contributing back to the sport and to show support for something constructive. I owuld encourage "lurkers" to do the same....support things you believe in. Lets all try to do our part to make this a place to share our thoughts and ideas or expertise and keep it free from the reality show crap that has taken over other facets of our lives. This should remain a place to share information listen to others points of view , and interact respectfully and peacefully with one another.
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