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Best memories... 10 yr. old son and I trolling 10 miles out Olcott in our 16' Penn Yan. Early 80s if I remember correctly. Suddenly, intense gasoline fumes hit us. Our trusty 6 gallon metal gasoline can developed a pinhole leak leaving a lot of gas at the transom. I got on the radio and asked if someone could lend me a gasoline can to transfer 5 1/2 gallons. Sure enough I had many concerned fellow fishermen answering my call. Soon a boat located me and lent me a can. That man saved the day and I returned the gas can to the address he gave me even though he said keep it. I never had the chance to thank him. So.. Thank You Sir. Thanks very much !

We had a lot of replies awhile back. Search stable flies. Sawyer Picardian spray. Works well ! Stable flies breed in manure.

We had a lot of replies awhile back. Search stable flies.

You must lay down a clean white before the fluorescent paint.

I started out at Wilson and Olcott driving a 16 footer. I had one 'Invader' downrigger with three rods. I had a VHF radio and a used paper graph. Don't forget your compass! I ran a 10lb. ball . I used cheaters and a long line out back. Many times I fished out sight of land. This was on a tiny budget and my young son was always on board. The other captains in your vicinity can be counted on if you have a bad 'situation' such as my 6 gallon metal gas can springing a leak. I once forgot my cannon ball. The guys out there saved the day with a replacement gas can to transfer that gasoline. Suddenly a new cannon ball shows up so my trip wouldn't be ruined. Most of all, try to go out with an experienced guy a few times to learn some tricks and tips. I'm forever grateful for my friend with a Lund and my Father with his boat taking me out on trips to fish. I learned a lot....... So, good fishing to you.

I'm Ted, I've fished way back in several ESLO derby's. Won some little stuff [emoji2960]. This spring I'm lake fishing again after some time off. I'm after Erie walleye and Ontario salmon. I'm happy to meet y'all. Ted Sent from my SM-J737U using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Ha ha ho ho ho. Good idea. I'll get right on that. 🤔 you know, I do have that experience, but I'm retired now. Ten bucks is better, and I can't thank the Rod Hog enough. Thank you, Rod Hog again! Ted

That's fair so long as the gimbal is aluminum and for the dual mount. How do you want the payment? Check? I need your phone number and I'll call you for the address. Thank you very much, ..... Ted ..... 👌😃

That's great. Aluminum, right ? What will it take to get it RH ? ...Ted

Hello, I received eight plastic/vinyl gimbals for a dual mount, Cannon downrigger rod holder.The two rod holders attach to the gimbal. All these gimbals cracked to pieces, even the ones Cannons experts 🤣 sent to us. The other downrigger has an aluminum gimbal with no problems. Could someone please check their junk drawer for an aluminum one? (Gimbal). We can work out the details later. Thank you, TFB

I do not need them. Please stop texting. Thanks, Ted

I get the CAT joke. 😂 Had to read your post 3 times. 🤣

Yes sir, I didn't forget that and pecardian as the active ingredient. I researched stable flies and the different oils I mentioned were also recommended. 🤔 just sayin, it's kinda interesting.

Maybe no more bites Please post if you try anything or have other ideas.

Oh yeah they do bite through socks. I was just saying I'd put whatever I want to try on my socks. I checked for catnip oil. 3 ounces pure for $129.00 , to much for me. Hmm, at Pet Smart stores they have a diluted 3 ounce spray of catnip oil. I think I'll try that first on my socks. Probably safe on skin too. $9.99

I've forgotten a lot in the 17 years since I stopped fishing. I'm back now. Do these go on the downrigger cable or the line? 😬

I agree if the temperature outside makes sense. If it's blazing hot I'll keep a pair of pants (khaki) in my jump bag on board.