MadPerry

WTG! That 18 is a nice spring king. Hope they are there tomorrow for my bro and I.

Fairly certain we passed each other a couple times, now that I see your boat in your avatar pic. That king was just nuts. Didn't think it was possible.

A little spritz of "Off" will help. Don't know what they are called, but at least they don't bite.

Today I got my first run with ipilot autopilot, in tandem with kicker. Having controls around your neck is HUGE. Moved out of the channel around 5:30 and set up in 30fow north of the bay. Maintained 2.5-2.8 downspeed on the fh. Started the day out with a wire/dipsy w/flasher/fly, 3 color core w/spoon, and rigger at 25 w/cheater(spoons). Took an hour before that first hit and it came on the rigger at 25. 12 lb king that gave me a ride I've never had. Never have I had a fish circle the boat while maintaining a trolling speed. And with all that craziness, I never crossed another line. The next fish was 2 hours later, and glad I didn't give into boredom. Settled into a 40 and 25 rigger, both with cheaters, and 5 color core setup but worked outward and east to Webster. Stayed away from the pack at around 60fow and it paid off. A pair of Kings at 15lbs, and 2 Lakers in the 8-10lb class. Ended the morning 5 for 8 with the 3 rod spread, and a double that I could only manage bringing in one. The weather was great, the lake was flat, and the fish were quality. We are so fortunate here. All spoon bite for me, with Warrior NBS/Warrior Salmon Slapper custom taking 2 fish each, and a Pro King mag Roadkill took 1. Orange and whites weren't touched.

Ditto that on the boats. Word IS out. Really nice Atlantic there! With so many more being caught, this just might be my year. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Dang! Good for you guys! Jealous of that Atlantic. Maybe I'll catch one in my lifetime

Quick report. Wanted to make sure I made my own thread so I don't "hijack" someone elses. Left the channel a bit after 4 and trolled towards Webster working 25-35 fow, then back. Hooked up twice within the first hour or so. First fish coming off a deep diving gold/blue challenger stick on. 4lb brown. 2nd fish came off the rigger 15ft down on a spoon I don't know the name of(see pic). A fun 10-11lb king. Netted and released. Swam away hard and fast. Then nothing... for 2 more hours of switching tactics and lures. I think I should have done better but didn't. Always learning. Waves were 1 footers with 2's mixed in. Started to flatten out as the night wore on. Good color from 20ft +. Tomorrow morning should be gorgeous. Kings are still hanging around and I hope they will be for awhile. Good luck tomorrow for the lucky guys who get out mid week.

We all have those days when we second guess the direction and we don't have the day we hope for, but the pics of your nephew tell me someone on that boat was happy. If it makes you feel any better, we were least productive in the muddiest water out of the bay.

A couple weeks ago we had the goby bay rat out and it accounted for most of the fish that day. Today it didn't even take a hit. Like many other sticks, it has it's days. I have a few stinkers in my boxes that have never earned their $8-$15 tag.

Appeared to have worked!

We went 7 for 7 working east and then back to the bay. Not stellar but enjoyable. First king of the year at 12lbs, 1 steelhead, 1 coho, and 4 browns from 3 to 6lbs. Worked 20 to 40 fow. Hot lure of the day was a chartreuse j11 rapala, followed by a good old fashioned gold Sutton spoon. Sorry to be preachy, but I saw MOST guys fishing today without life jackets on. I think most are not aware that they are required by law until may 1st. Would really stink to get a ticket from the coast guard. Obviously this only applies to boats under 21 feet.

Good working condition. Has a pull handle. $50. I'm in Irondequoit, NY. Call, text Rich @ 5857five5nine8six5. Or PM.

An 18' boat can make it out of the launch in the bay. There were a ton of them launching in that size yesterday. The water level is a smidge above where it was last week. Still about 18-24" below normal. I would NOT risk anything larger. Can't speak for the launch at the genny. It is a deeper pitch but I have no idea how far the pads extend into the river.