Mortigan

If you're a book guy, I like these: http://bluehorizonsportfishing.net/books-videos/books-videos/books-dvds

Lol - did you ever think you'd see chicken wings selling at $10.99 for ten?

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Both the Torpedo 7 strand and the 19 strand are listed as .015 in diameter but the 19 strand has a higher breaking strength (as tested here: ) Their website just says that it's rounder than 7 strand. You could send "MATHEW" a PM and ask. He's the owner of Torpedo Divers...

We got lucky yesterday morning. Forecast for 8am @ IBay was 15 mph and we got 2mph instead.

If i remember correctly, as we passed under the east side of the 104 bridge on a south troll, we picked up a layer of fish around 40 down and dropped our riggers to that depth, running spoons 75 feet back. We'd get a hit every time we looped west to come back up the middle, right in front of bay village.

I know what you mean - I didn't buy anything the day I was looking at spoons either. The only places I've spent money this season are LOTSA, torpedo weights from Troutman and every tackle shop I enter. Don't tell my wife...

Nice work, Nick. Hope I can volunteer this year.

I was at Gander in Henrietta last week and they had a table just inside the entrance, to the left, with a pile of the big bulk filler spools of Trilene XT - heavily discounted. Don't use it myself but might be worth a look...

I posted this report last year, same weekend: http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/index.php/topic/28497-forever-young-i-bay-4-7-report/?hl=mortigan#entry174319

Personally, I've only had issues with a couple sailboats over the few seasons I've been trolling. We usually steer clear of the trolling pack anyway but in spring, everyone's sharing the shallow water...

I noticed tonight that Walmart online is carrying an Okuma Convector 30 for $55 and an 8'6" Classic Pro GLT for $30 with free shipping to your local store. That's a GREAT price if you're looking to add a few sets for wire or downrigger use... http://www.walmart.com/ip/Okuma-Classic-Pro-GLT-8-6-Trolling-Rod/19336173 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Okuma-Convector-Linecounter-30-Reel/9721461

Balloon launcher attached to the planer mast...

I think I saw someone mention recently that non-residents can buy a season pass of some sort...

Ontario, NY - Lake Rd, near Furnace. http://binged.it/16uirNF

I bought the salmon net last season and it's a great product. Thanks Captain Larry!

I met the guy that had a big one wash up on his section of Ontario beach last season. He was hanging out at the Sandy Creek launch, showing people a copy of the D&C article and photo.

Chomping at the bit. Can't wait!

You don't have to troll. You can jig at depth or cast in warmer creek runoff - but usually trolling will produce better here.