So much negativity these days is killing these rare once a year derbies. To me, fisherman should be thankful the derby has battled to still exist for more than 60 years. If the negativity doesn't change to positivity and thankfulness these super fun traditions will cease to exist. $7500 for a finger lakes derby is still a lot of money. The reason it's not 10k is because not enough folks have the balls to enter. What do you expect?
You're right, Doc! I found 2024 to be a specacular year as far as the number of rainbows I encountered. Didn't keep track but I feel like I may have caught as many or more bows than lake trout this year. I don't remember that happening before.
Hi Harvey,
I fished the south end of Cayuga, east side, yesterday afternoon for about 2 hours. 3 bows, 1 brown. One good bow was 8.6 pounds 27.75 inches, great fight! Other bows small, brown about 3 pounds with gorgeous colors. Big bow in 96 ft of water, 30 ft down, other bows and brown in 50-60 ft of water. Marking fish in shallow and deep right now.
Canandaigua has consistently produced the biggest derby winning fish (lakers, browns, rainbows) of all of the finger lakes for quite a few years now. I love this lake! I didn't find any monsters this time around, but had a great time trying... through the weekend landed 26 lakers to 8.5 lbs and 5 rainbows to 4.5 lbs. Congrats to all who placed!
Congrats Mike! I landed a decent mix of lakers and browns, 1 bow and 1 landlocked but couldn't get anything in the boat much over 5 lbs. Yesterday, had a better brown on but on his 3rd jump he spit the hook. Enjoyed it out there, congrats to all the winners!
Honda 9.9 HP w/electric start, long shaft. Excellent condition, Year is 1997, very low hours, lightly used on a sailboat in fresh water. Motor was just serviced... oil change, gear oil, and new impeller. Comes with a 3 gallon gas tank and fuel line. Motor also comes with another new impeller and gasket kit. $1250 cash - Ithaca, NY
Anyone know if the northwest Port Bay launch is open?
And any info on other no charge launches closest to there?
I like Port Bay because of how quiet it usually is and super quick access to the big lake, but the road to the launch does beat up my car so considering other options this year.
Thanks for any info!
I understand what you're saying. But honestly, this one is also in VERY good condition for it's age. I'd give it a 9 out of 10 on cosmetic condition and it runs perfect. I think the bigger reason it hasn't sold is because it's a short shaft motor. Though it would be perfect for someone with a motor mount on the back of their transom. I'm a little flexible on the price. I haven't listed it anywhere but on LOU so far, but now that it's spring I'm going to list it elsewhere too this week.
Sounds good, Don.
You can private message me on here or text or call my cell 516-509-2046, leave a message if I don't pick up. Get in touch soon if you're able, as I'll be going out of town for awhile for work at the end of the month.
Mike
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