Been about six years since adding the terminator set up to my downrigger (wire to ball connector). I don’t see signs of wear but feel it is time to replace them. Sound about right?
I did a skipper this weekend off the end of a bait mark 75 down over 140 fow: Seasick Waddler. Boats were scattered. East of the bay deep current was nasty. Struggled with blow back. Easy trolling once I got west of the bay though.
I have been dealing with a lot more rigger releases with no fish than in past years. As I troubleshoot should I increase tension on my rigger release to ensure a tighter/longer rigger to fish connection? For example, last night I targeted lakers in 130 fow over 150 fow out of I Bay. Formula was easy as marks were plentiful. Easily had 10 rods pop and only felt 2 fish on the rod. Thoughts? Encountered a similar issue with browns but assumed my stick baits were bumping bottom.
Laker bite was bananas 🍌! Screen was covered along a predictable grid of water which was cool. Wonderbread on rigger 130 ft over 140-160 fow took five in an hour. All fish 10# or more with the largest near 20#. Pretty sure I was not a pioneer today as I simply followed a dozen boats into the hole.
Long Shallow did the trick today. Several came to the net similar to the pics and everything in between. Calm seas were a welcome sight. Trolled the shoreline and stuck with 17 fow.
Still need to check the wind forecast for Sunday AM but leaning towards a shakedown trip nonetheless. Refresh my memory: Irondequoit Bay launch is taking early season boats now that docks are permanent? Plan b would be Genesee River launch.