Sk8man

Once you go Black you'll never go back....release or color of ball

Usually all rollers aren't recommended for GLASS boats because of the strain from trailering that can put undue pressure from the individual rollers on specific spots on the hull and over time can crack or leave depressions in the glass.

Why is the 50khz a must?

Good luck Bud

Try one of these from Cabelas http://www.cabelas.com/product/Ultimate-Line-Winding-System/1432827.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DICast%2BLine%2Bwinding%2Bsystem%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=ICast+Line+winding+system&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products http://www.cabelas.com/product/Berkley-Line-Winder/702237.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DBerkeley%2Bline%2Bwinder%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=Berkeley+line+winder&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

Hey Ben if you want to impress the American chicks when you get here just cut a loaf of that french bread in half and put half of it down your pants

12 foot bamboo with a bobber off outriggers

As noted above trolling is the MAIN technique for trout and salmon on Lake Ontario but there is a world class tributary fishery (no specific stream names can or should be published here though for a number of reasons). Also the area around Lake Ontario has an extremely vigorous fishery for trout, ATLANTIC salmon, and every other species of fish you can think of and walleyes seem to be making a comeback on Lake O as well. The Finger Lakes region offers some of the richest diversity of fishing in the country and if you are not into trolling for trout you can still jig for lakers until your arms fall off, still fish with sawbellies (alewives ....member of herring family), cast lures from shore or boat, pier fishing in many places on Lake O and the Finger Lakes etc. Don't think for a minute that trolling is the ONLY way to have fun and catch some trophy size fish. Trolling is a complex activity and it appeals to us for a variety of reasons (none of which is related to saving money) but most of us have done all the other stuff over the years too despite the main focus here on LOU of trolling. You've already taken the most important step in achieving success by coming to this site ....it is a goldmine of information and you will be hard pressed to find more fresh water fishing expertise anywhere. I should warn you though that fishing on Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes can be ADDICTIVE.....and it is very contagious and may lead to adverse side effects in your relationships with others Best of luck to you.

Zartzleb you have a private message

Will the critical info be posted? Address/directions and phone?

I just sent a note to Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb asking that he support the bill when it is introduced.

Good going Sean! makes me feel like going outside and ripping the plastic off my boat right now Looks as though this might be a good year on good ole Seneca.

FLX is correct I guess my cheapo nature took over and I was just thinking of free ones

I think it also depends on how frequently you'd have to trailer the boat at current gas prices....I only get about 10 mpg when I trailer my boat....the price here on Canandaigua is at least $1100 or so to keep it on land at a marina and about $2,000 and more for a slip so that doesn't sound out of range but again it also depends on how frequently you'll fish and wear and tear on your vehicle and trailer.... Good luck.

Yes probably the closest to where you want to go is the launch ramp at the extreme north west corner of the lake (used to be the old Chamber of Commerce bldg). There is a lot there to park your vehicle north of the ramp. The Ramada is right nearby and the Hampton is across the road to the west. I've been to both and I actually prefer the Microtel on Hamilton Street (Route 5 and 20) about a mile and a half or so from the launch ramp (but straight up the road). Nice accomodations, less expensive than the others and nice folks to deal with. If foe some reason you are unable or don't desire to use that ramp there is the State Park just down the main road about a mile or so and there is a launch ramp there. You might want to check first to make sure it is clear of any ice there and in the canal connected to it to access the lake. When launch from the first mentioned ramp just go due south right there on the west side of the lake (where you'll be) and proceed about a mile or so and you'll see the Belhurst Castle Restaurant (big beautiful brownish stone facade up on the hill) to the west ...continue just past it near the Geneva Country Club and you'll see a water treatment plant set back in from the lakefront. That bay is Glass Factory Bay. If you decide to use the State Park launch just head out to the channel and hang a right toward the lake go out and between the two piers and shoot across the lake (about 1 1/2 miles or so) at about the 11 O'clock position straight across the lake and you'll be right at Glass Factory Bay. Good luck! Hard to say with the water clarity the way it is now but you may want to fish a little deeper than usual but it drops off to pretty deep water straight out from there so stay inside the drop offs

All along the south shore in the shallows there are old remnants of docks, huge boulders and structural materials that need to be avoided during shallow water trolling so for the folks new to Lake O. a word of caution - if you value your prop etc. be vigilant in the shallow water....

If you can store them in your cellar or inside somewhere where the temperature is fairly constant and it is not humid that would be the preferred place. If not and in an unheated garage I'd say hang them up horizontally fully extended lengthwise on the inside wall if you can on hooks (like those in perforated board) and you could put large zip lock bags over the reels and use rubber band to secure them. Wherever you store them (inside or out) make sure to back off the drags on the reels. I would wait to oil them or otherwise service them until just before you use them if stored outside as the new grease or oil may set up on them. Don't put them away wet in any case. The tackle should be OK "as is" if the tackle boxes are dry and water resistant and kept out of direct exposure to the elements and direct sunlight beating down on them....same for line on reels avoid direct sunlight on them (e.g. from windows etc.). Good luck!