Sk8man

TROPHY (BLANKED OUT ON THAT ONE)???? SUSPENDED HYBRID DODGER FISHERY Fridays???? Best I could do Tom.....really got my head spinning

I'd report it to the DEC could be a localized toxic substance release as well as something more related to nature....either way ...not good...

A big DITTO on Tim's suggestion.....Paul's work is tops! Les

Well, sweet new ride and no matter what ....you always have to play around to get things just right on your own rig. Good luck with things this coming season.

Just don't set it PAST the 3 (and thinking you'll get more out of it) because I'll come right up to the surface I usually set them it at1 and 2 1/2 or so but it also matters what else you are running (e.g. downriggers as well or running them from boards etc.?). There are a variety of patterns to use that will work and it also depends on your particular boat width where you have your rod holders placed and downrigger boom lengths etc. it usually takes some playing around on your particular boat to see which is best for you.

Your family will be in our prayers Kev.

Pap- You may have to play with the sensitivity/gain setting (reducing it) to find a place where you can still mark bottom and see what you need to while decreasing the amount of clutter. Some units have a special setting to reduce clutter and it is often hidden (nested) in the menu options.

May thisThanksgiving be the absolute best you've ever had.....we all have a lot to be thankful for just living in this country.

I've had Heathkit, Vexilar, Impulse, Hummingbird and Lowrance but my choice for the money would be Furuno...they are far and away the best unit and are used by commercial fishermen all over the world.

Might want to think about getting a styrofoam fish and doing your "artwork" on it

On mine GPS and the fish finder are about within 1-2 tenths

I bought the upgrade drags for my new SG3b's but found the drag that came on them works great so I'm just holding on to the drag disks for the future....I figure that it might be worth it on older reels but why mess with it if things are going fine...

Winter fishing in general suggests slower speeds for silvers as well as other fish. The fish's metabolism slows down in the extremely cold water. Over the years 1.9-2.3 has been the ticket for me in the winter (even in snow storms in mid Feb. ). In the summer and Fall these same (rainbows and landlocks) fish will hit at 2.5-3.2

Gambler is right....and also put small amount (50ft or so) of 30 lb. test Big Game mono on the spool first (not braid) to protect the spool from potential damage from the wire as it tightens over time (this is from the reel repair guy at TunaTom's). I used a #8 Spro swivel and it will go through the line guide/level wind mechanism (should it ever be necessary).

Yes it is Ed. The "pipes" out front were mentioned just for reference purposes...not warm water discharge.

All 7 strand trolling wire is potentially subject to kinking...mainly related to "slack" of any type. Some of the most popular brands for fishing/trolling (not beading or jewelery creation as much of it is for) are: Bloodrun 7 strand, Malin7, Mason 7 strand, AWF Surfstrand and Accustrand. Each brand seems to have it's "supporters" and most runs about $40-50 or so for 1,000 ft of 30lb test (most commonly run). There are any number of ways to fasten it at critical points including knotting, crimping, transitioning and use of high quality swivels (e.g. Spro #8's and10's). Each method has it's merits and drawbacks....and when all is said and done it seems to relate to personal preference and personal experience primarily. You are going to lose some equipment eventually while fishing no matter what.... period....and it may relate to the wire itself but usually it is more a matter of how it is rigged, stressed or allowed to gain slack and curl then kink....just have to be careful with it and constantly check it out for potential weak spots.

During the winter months the landlocks and brown fishing has historically been most productive at the extreme south end although the area near Sampson can be good as well. Out in front of Dresden near the "pipes" and around the creek mouth can have some decent brown fishing as well as some nice rainbows when the water flow in the Keuka Outlet is right. On the other hand you can limit out on really big lakers and once in awhile big browns as well at the north end by either trolling with flashers and flies or cowbells and peanuts down near bottom or jigging if the wind is down. Around early March huge lakers (and Pike) come into the shallow water at the north end and you can catch them on toplines with "wobbly" lures like KOWobblers, Daredeveles as well as jointed J-9 and 11 Rapalas trolled way back behind the boat (e.g. 200-300 ft) on light line (8-12 lb test) with a couple of large split shot about3 ft from the lure. The rainbows are usually quite scarce during the winter months although once in awhile they can be found in shallow near stream mouths (Wilson, Kashong, Keuka) and the drop-off area near Roy's

Some of the best fishing has been off Long Pier in "G town" No boat necessary....sorry fellas I know I wasn't supposed to say anything