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Thanks I will put a call in when I get the chance. I know the diary is helpful to both the angler and DEC. I fish with John Gaulke at least once a year for lake trout and he is usually recording all of his trips as well, I can definitely see where it could help to make you a better angler.

Thanks Les. Enjoy Florida!

Just wondering if fish caught in the flx tributaries can be counted for the dec diary program. I would live to cooperate but mostly fish flx tribs, and then target lake trout in the summer. Anybody know if tributary anglers can participate?

Thanks! I've caught a few in the PA side of the Tioga using an X-rap but never really tried the chemung anywheres

Several factors contribute to large walleye. I am no expert but am taking 2 classes in fisheries right now at FLCC. One is all bait the management aspect; population dynamics, size, growth, and carrying capacity. The other is a hatchery class and we will actually be capturing walleye from honeoye and spawning them then releasing the fry back to the lake. The biggest mortality factor that limits wallet from reaching large sizes is from angler mortality. The legal limits is 14"? From the scale samples I've looked at a 14" fish is 2-3yo as a male and 3-4 as female. Females are not sexually mature until 3 males are at 2. Once a walleye reaches maturity it's growth level drastically slows. A few of scales we've looke at from 20"+ fish are 7years old or more. So what I'm getting at is that time to grow is probably the most crucial factor to a large walleye. Forage and healthy habitat is also important. I would love to see a slot limit in place on walleye, an honeoye, which has no naturally reproducing walleye, needs some real help. Hope this info is useful to you. Ps. I live in Corning and would love to learn some walleye techniques if you feel like sharing. Best wishes. Jeff

Thanks Les!

Where could somebody launch on Seneca tomorrow?

I was out today and of the state park and there was plenty of ice still 8"+ you should be fine tomorrow, but use caution around shore and honeycombed areas. Good luck!

Sounds just like jigging them from a boat really, any tips if I don't have access to a vex, I think his finder only does depth, but I could be mistaken.

So once my buddy gets back from his trip to The Caribbean I want to talk him into targeting some lakers on Keuka. Thing is, I have no idea where to start or what to use. I think we have access to a decent depthfinder, any help would be very appreciated, feel free to PM me, thanks!!.

Sounds intentional for sure. I hunted a horse pasture at night for coyotes one time and if I remember correctly, their eyes don't shine from a light, but I could be wrong.

She was supposed to be. Her mother was a champ, but the guy I bought her from never sent me the papers and I couldn't get ahold of him. I can't remember his name, from PA, Charlie W maybe? She's a great dog though, and a pet before a hunter.

She loves it, usually doesn't even notice the dead rabbit in my hand right away.

My dog ran this rabbit by me twice. On the first shot I just grazed him (I could see hair float in the wind). After I looked for any blood I was sure the rabbit was unharmed so I waited right on the road hoping Remi would bring him back across the road (they seem to love to cross that road). The second shot was true, the rabbit decided to stop right on the edge, where I smoked him! Watch in HD, enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbm-ULg0eOA

I am looking for a new or used stock/forend for a 20 gauge 870. I currently have a gorgeous dark walnut youth model stock on and, while it fit me when I was 12, now 12 years later it does not. I would really like to keep it wood and am willing to buy a forend as well to keep the pieces matching, but I would consider a synthetic set as well. Must be a 20 gauge though, I tried a 12 gauge stock and it did not fit. Any leads are appreciated. PM me here, reply or email [email protected]

Heard good things about Canavan from local guide.

Any news on how much ice is there now?

I too was wondering the same thing, thinking about a Thursday afternoon trip.

You hit the nail on the head! It's so easy to blame the coyotes and other predators, when our habitat (or lack thereof) is the true issue.