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I wired mine with a 60 amp circuit breaker cause that what my book said to do. I haven't ever had an issue and have wired many boats specifically bass boats with this method. Very easy to do and not cutting into or splicing wires. Ring terminals on each end and the ground goes direct from battery to the motor. I also use the receptacles as well so if chosen the motor can be removed without any hassles.

Call Krenzers Marina in Sodus. Need a broker for a small fee and it makes a world of difference, much easier to do

How much do they weigh?

I do know for a fact that ASB Tackle in Newfane (Olcott) has Familiar Bite in stock

Might give Warrens a call in Sodus. They would be the next best option

Thank you

Sorry to change subject a bit but I forgot to register of all things. I blame the wife for not mailing them 2 months ago. Are they still in that little office by the ice rink in North End in Geneva. Or where do I go to sign up near Geneva outside of Roy's

I to have experienced it and I have come to my own opinion that it's the bait it actually affects. When that bait moves the fish will move as well but sometimes the bait ends up coming into water temps that the fish don't agree with so they separate. Or the fish absolutely gorge themselves cause they can see the bait more clearly with the moonlight.

If I remember correctly if you end up weighing a fish or just stopping by to check things out you show them your receipt or license and they will give your card there.

Also don't forget to look for the bait. If you find it in big balls stay close cause the fish aren't far away. Usually the west gets the salmon first and they eventually slide on down to the east but just as the others said until a thermocline sets up they will be in and out.

Thaw the best thing about groups like this, get the word out and we all band together no matter the circumstances. This derby is a very long tradition for many families including mine. We won't let this die off and it will continue. Long Live the Lake Trout Derby

Just as over the limit said. I did that when I first got my boat cause I couldn't afford a kicker right off the bat. I put a 3" hole dead center in bottom and drilled a bunch of half inch hole around the sides. Tied them off to front cleats and was good to go. Cheapest way around until your kicker gets fixed

Jason as for the boat raffle, why not get hold of the sponsors or take the time out to find new sponsors to donate equipment whether it be fishing related or not. I remember years ago the used to do door prizes and haven't seen that in a long time. After the original Chamber burnt down it seemed as the group didn't have the passion to do the derby any further. If you look at the list of donations, they companies that are on there have been for many many years so at some point they are gonna drop off as well. New blood might be the answer for this whole thing. Technology plays a roll to, they update the site maybe twice a day so if your in contention you would have to drive to N end to see what's on the board. I am no spring chicken but for the amount of years I have fished this derby it's always the same ole same ole. People can only see the same thing so long and they are gonna lose interest. Also thanks for all the research and info for keeping us up to date. Tom Riley

With that said there has to be consideration for that 50-60% of people who do weigh in at Geneva because they also launch there boats there as well. I am sure that Samson can handle the influx of traffic if it's moved there. Lake conditions play a major roll as well cause there are many boats who will only fish the north end in case the lake kicks up and to make a person pack up and haul there boat to Samson to weigh in is asking for trouble. Now here is another thought, if Samson would go in on it why couldn't there be a weigh station at the state park on the north end so this way the Chamber isn't involved at all?

This sad to read as my family and I and my daughters have fished this derby since we could enter them by age. My grandfather took second the second year of the derby and I have placed second twice, once with a rainbow and the next year with a laker. My one daughter placed 4 years ago. We look forward to coming to the cottage and spending the weekend fishing as a whole family, 4 generations fishing together let alone all the friendships and aquaintances that have been made. Now ad lays derbies are not hard to run its the costs involved behind them. Insurance is the biggest back breaker, permits are another issue and if it goes out of Samson the problem is the state, they a finicky when it comes to derbies and tournaments. Keep that in mind as well. I am for someone stepping up and if I had the time I would volunteer my time to help. Keep up informed please. Thanks Tom Riley

Fish307.com I believe they repair them and they have all the parts. Located in Lake George NY

It's a mile or so to the west but there will be a lot of boat traffic there as well but that's where the best action is right now.

If you have the Erie map then you will be able to get by with it on Ontario. Just watch yourself toward the Bar area the depth grids aren't exact by any means but work the outside (north) of the Bar and you will get into them

It's not a far run at all and if you headed west a bit it drops a bit quicker and also varies cause of the Niagra Bar. If your Lowrance has the Lake Insight to it it will have the drops on it but I would invest in the a avionics Hot maps NE card, very detailed even on smaller water.