justtracytrolling

The weather here is much the same...but we dont catch kayaks near that size...in fact ive never gotten a keeper! Lol. If you dont mind me asking what did that yak hit on? I have guests coming friday thru sunday for some serious fishing and we will definitely target tigers some so maybe ill get some good pics to share. Tiger action has been a bit off lately. Last year end of july and early august were excellent. Sent from my LG-L38C using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I think ive seen an aluminum adapter just for that....if you cant find one make it out of aluminum...there must be a shop near you that can do it...ill call a machinist i know and get a price Sent from my LG-L38C using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Spot on Kevin....trolling is a team effort and we also pass the rod to the least experienced angler. Do we drop the occaisional fish handing off to young kids...of course...but thats not a problem for me. Last year the only eye well over 10 got dropped seconds from the net...if i dropped it woulda been an ISSUE, but it was a 12 year old and i was thrilled he loved the fight and I bet when he comes next weekend i wont have to tell him to keep his rod tip up! I catch my fair share solo.... Sent from my LG-L38C using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I enjoy the reports and photos from all over the state. For many the stories and pictures are as close we get to fishing water other than our home lakes. Conservation is obviously important, but how we each choose to enjoy our fishing is a personal choice. There is no wrong way to fish if the laws are followed. Keep the reports coming! Sent from my LG-L38C using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Ivan I couldnt agree more. Fishing in the ocaisional tourney is fun and you meet a lot of great guys, but the added pressure changes everything. A fish like that caught and released is special enough on it its own. I love the very early morning and evening on the water most and many events you miss both. Plus, looking at the time while fishing is no fun. I wouldnt want to give up my otters either.

We had 12 boats and 30 people or so. Several late mechanical problems (both truck and boat) kept 5 boats out, and several others for various reasons. Still had a great time and next year will be a better turnout I bet and the fishing is bound to be better....couldnt have been much worse! Surface temps are back on the rise and the fishing will be back on soon.

Congrats to you and you father on a great fish! Any personal best is rewarding, but a 50 after 16 years of effort on Chautauqua is fantastic. It must have been a surreal experience to share with your dad !

Jay, You and anyone wishing to return for next years event will have a spot for sure. We look forward to having you and your family in our front yard anytime! Its amazing how many boaters dont tie up at further down the dock....its plenty long! Ryfuns provide someone to "direct" launch traffic when its busy, but it was slow this weekend. We have a fun bunch here and we definitely enjoy. watching the launch! Kevin, You have a wealth of locations up there and team JTT would love a rematch with the St Lawrence....it kicked my butt 2 years ago! My dad has a place i built him off the number 4 road in Adk and I love the country up there. As far as fish cooperating goes thats the fun of walleye fishing. Its all about the challenge....i wouldnt want it any other way!

Hit the wrong button. ..Ed, in the past they were stocked at 12 plus inches and the size limit was dropped to 12 inches in hopes of utilizing the stocked fish as they dont always live long here due to oxygen depletion in. the cold water. I caught a 4 and 6 incher this weekend....never caught even 1 under 12 in three seasons. Ive no idea how many browns we have caught, but its way over 100 last year alone. Most all released and NOT handled.

You are all very welcome! Next year we will make it bigger and better for sure. ld love to get a series of events if anyone else would like to host one. No reason trout guys should have all the fun. We will also be having a family derby here next year for the weekend of the bass opener. Ryfuns, owners of the campground, have asked me to run it. Plans include entertainment under the pavillion, cash prizes for lmb, smb, walleye, tigers, and browns. The lake used to have a similar event. Just something to keep in mind. There has also been talk of a labor day event too. Will keep everyone posted.

Thanks Les! Like you I truly enjoy the LOU community and do what I can to promote the outdoors. Its our responsibility to pass on the outdoors to the next generation. You have a standing invite! Im thinking KINGS if you wanna plan a day on the big pond...hint hint!

DEC spent a lot of time with a few of us explaining stocking protocols. We asked a ton of questions and left feeling good. Im not gonna try to paraphrase a 2 hour talk but i will announce the full lake study is still on in august. I volunteered to help and look forward to seeing some data. Recently i caught a few extremely small browns and should hear from the DEC soon as to what size the smallest stockies are...be great to find reproduction.