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I coached youth football for years . I had to go to these meetings about how we ran things . They were looking for ways to increase participation . I asked what was the percentage of kids that came back each year . I was told about 90% I suggested we forgo the 50$ registration fee for new players . They looked at me like I had 2 heads . I told them we make up for it by them still having to do fundraisers and concessions from family at the games , etc . I talked them into it . Our numbers doubled .And financially we made out well . And the feeder program for high school was,doing it's job . Point being , this could work and he could maybe make,more money long term . BUT...... you have to have vision . I can understand the elimination of some categories to keep the payout / entry fee balance . And I'm willing to pay . Just make it easier .

I thought the whole idea of the Lake Ontario Counties derbies was to promote the fishery and boost tourism for the area. So that means that you would want as many bodies as possible , especially newbies or even non fisherman to be out on that lake . I have already had one of my friends get scared away by the entry price . A lot of us have our boats in the water and friends / family are in the area for vacation / etc. So last minute you say ,hey let's go fishing , it can go 2 ways Yeah , there is a Derby and everyone on my boat with a fishing licence is entered you might catch big one and win a prize !! . Or as it is now Sorry if you aren't in the Derby , you can't go sorry. But if you go on line you can pay 25$ and be in for the day if it's before 7 am . Most would say it's not worth it . Or worth the hassle . It should be easy . Especially the Summer Derby .

What is your favorite mid day high Sun flasher color . Early morning for me it's white of some sort . Hands down .

I ask him about this and he said no way would he encourage someone to fish on the lake alone Hence , the one man small boat Derby which hopefully will happen this Sept He also said it would cost him money by giving a group rate . He might be stepping over a dollar to pick up a dime on that c

I sure wish they would offer a entry pass so the boat owner could purchase and anyone on the boat that has a N.Y. fishing licence is covered . I had 2 guys that last minute wanted to go but could not because of entry and I did not want to have them go on line and have to pay as they would be my guest and I want to be a good host . Especially the summer Derby . They would lose money on some but make up for it,on others . I mean , they are supposed to be promoting the fishery , and the best way is to get people out there . There has to be a way to do this .

This time of year I will always have at least 1 flasher out . I don't use dodgers anymore . Fly or meat style rig behind them . Can be lights out on dipsey I run a flasher on my probe rigger at 50 deg . 25 ft back Then on other rigger a spoon 10 ft below and one stacked 10 ft above ( 20 apart ) on same rigger . 25 to 30 back . If could only have one color it would be crush glow white. And T 41 or Mirage Atomic fly when Sun comes up .

Spent the weekend with my friends at Sterling campground Fished Blind Sodus bay mostly . Got some real nice Smallmouth and a few good Largemouths with a few of each to 20" First light bite was best with jigs and a small Crankbait doing the best . But it was a tough bite . Absolutely crazy what the high water did to that place . Busted the bay wide open . Apparently the army Corp is going to repair it . I hope they do .

Actually , I'm drinking moonshine right now .

Look into investing in a surface speed ad on for your depth finder . It will help a lot . I used this for years . 30 to 60$ It's not a fish hawk but its the next best thing .

Amazing what happens when they pull the plug I thought this,wasn't possible ? Or at least we were told that .

If I hag to pick one flasher it would be white. I like dbl crush glow white, White with black or green dots . White rocks