9/4 9/5 9/6 KOTO IV

[NickR]

RIGGED 9/4 Sandy 9/5 9/6 @ the Oak

9/4 got out of work late and hit the water around 445. Started in 100' where we found em the night before and it was game on as soon as we out lines in. All four Big Jons got their workout as moonshine spoons and Minion meat rigs were the bait of choice. 450 copper and 300 copper also took fish. We ended the night at 830 with who knows how many fish in the boat but we had 2 doubles and 2 triples which is something you don't normally see in a 3 hour trip.

9/5 2pm to 8pm set up in 180 after a tip that there were some salmon out there. Worked 180-250 and back in to 80 before calling it a night. We lost a big rip on the 400 copper pulling a purple UV Minion meat rig following a 11" white glow crush paddle. We did get into a great class of big steelhead as the MVP of the day was a 160 copper pulling a DW NBK. We also took some rips on the 5 color and 10 color. Biggest fish was a 12.5 lb steehead.

9/6 KOTO part 4. As we were out of contention after smoking our lower unit last tournament we went in wanting to finish strong to prove it to ourselves we could hang with the big boys. Headed out around 515 to have a pitch black setup that consisted of 3 riggers and 2 long lines. We had our moonshines off of two of three riggers and plugs off of the rest. 540 we ended up taking 3 passes along the break wall moving out about 10' deeper each time when our chrome/bloody nose plug takes a heavy rip off our 20' rigger over 30fow. We see at this time there are many boats headed out so we turn of all of our lights as we fight the fish.... That was interesting to say the least. We pop on the lights at the last minute, net it and move out as we knew the traffic was going to mess with the fish. We took that 30' all the way to Johnsons to hopefully find them stacked out there.. Nothing to show but a skipper king. We heard a lot of guys were struggling so we went back to our waypoints the day before to hit on some big chrome. Well they weren't there and by 11am we had a 15, and each a 5lb king and 5lb steelhead. We did a bunch of steelhead out there- a little deeper today with the 10 color, 300 copper and 75 rigger doing work pulling knockout lures green dolphins.

With the time running out I made the decision to troll back into port and try that 30' again as I had a feeling they had to be there (they weren't anywhere else!) we got back to the break wall greeted by pleasure yachts, sailboats, and jet skis. (I may or may not have had this look on my face 😖) until Dave noticed a salmon surface behind the boat. All of a sudden our 8' rigger fires on a Warrior angry perch UV and takes off. As I am partially in disbelief, our diver parked at 30' with an 8" e chip and Minion meat rig goes tearing.. Doubled up!! We knew we needed these two but with the boat traffic and our rigger out past 450 feet could have swore a boat was going to come through and cut us off.

Anyways the wire fish tears through the last 3 riggers out and we have a birds nest 80' from the fish... Hand line that in and it's in the boat- sweet.

Next is the rigger fish which has finally given up. We get that to about 260' and see a paddle on the surface- tangled in the 5 color... We hand lined in our second fish over 200' which was the biggest of our season just over 27 lbs. talk about a Chinese fire drill.

We finished 2nd in the last leg, got big fish, and somehow shot to 2nd overall!

We have come a long way this year and it couldn't be done without the teamwork and communication we have on the boat. Let's roll this momentum into next year. Lot of laughing, a little crying, lots of yelling (good and bad) and a hell of a lot of fun this year guys and girls.

Big congrats to Rob Westcott and Mikey for staying consistent all year. It was cool to see two Sandy Creek boats a top of the King Of The Oak!

Another big shoutout to everyone who has helped us out this year whether is has been an inside tip, suggestion on mechanical work, parts, or just called to bust balls. Definitely makes the year more fun. We have a great group of guys from the Oak to Rochester.

Boat is out for the year to get some more fun stuff put on it. Good luck to whoever takes it to the very end!

Pics coming.

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Edited September 8, 2015 by NickR

[greatlakesalt]

Congrats on a great year nick. It was nice meeting you at the shootout and look forward to seeing you at sandy next season.

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[Pike Hunter]

Wow! Thats my response after reading your amazing fishing experience.

 

Congratulations on making it to the top!

[minion]

Awesome year guys and gals! Stay west for tourneys next year lol and good luck next year

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[Xxx]

Excellent post Nick, one of the best this year!! Congrats to you and your guys/gals. Hope to read more of this next year. Have a healthy, safe and warm winter man!!! Reading posts like this gives guys the drive and willpower to give it a shot next year. Thanks!!

[bondouley]

RIGGED 9/4 Sandy 9/5 9/6 @ the Oak

9/4 got out of work late and hit the water around 445. Started in 100' where we found em the night before and it was game on as soon as we out lines in. All four Big Jons got their workout as moonshine spoons and Minion meat rigs were the bait of choice. 450 copper and 300 copper also took fish. We ended the night at 830 with who knows how many fish in the boat but we had 2 doubles and 2 triples which is something you don't normally see in a 3 hour trip. ImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752996.283928.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441753010.958634.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441753028.233456.jpg

9/5 2pm to 8pm set up in 180 after a tip that there were some salmon out there. Worked 180-250 and back in to 80 before calling it a night. We lost a big rip on the 400 copper pulling a purple UV Minion meat rig following a 11" white glow crush paddle. We did get into a great class of big steelhead as the MVP of the day was a 160 copper pulling a DW NBK. We also took some rips on the 5 color and 10 color. Biggest fish was a 12.5 lb steehead.

9/6 KOTO part 4. As we were out of contention after smoking our lower unit last tournament we went in wanting to finish strong to prove it to ourselves we could hang with the big boys. Headed out around 515 to have a pitch black setup that consisted of 3 riggers and 2 long lines. We had our moonshines off of two of three riggers and plugs off of the rest. 540 we ended up taking 3 passes along the break wall moving out about 10' deeper each time when our chrome/bloody nose plug takes a heavy rip off our 20' rigger over 30fow. We see at this time there are many boats headed out so we turn of all of our lights as we fight the fish.... That was interesting to say the least. We pop on the lights at the last minute, net it and move out as we knew the traffic was going to mess with the fish. We took that 30' all the way to Johnsons to hopefully find them stacked out there.. Nothing to show but a skipper king. We heard a lot of guys were struggling so we went back to our waypoints the day before to hit on some big chrome. Well they weren't there and by 11am we had a 15, and each a 5lb king and 5lb steelhead. We did a bunch of steelhead out there- a little deeper today with the 10 color, 300 copper and 75 rigger doing work pulling knockout lures green dolphins.

With the time running out I made the decision to troll back into port and try that 30' again as I had a feeling they had to be there (they weren't anywhere else!) we got back to the break wall greeted by pleasure yachts, sailboats, and jet skis. (I may or may not have had this look on my face ) until Dave noticed a salmon surface behind the boat. All of a sudden our 8' rigger fires on a Warrior angry perch UV and takes off. As I am partially in disbelief, our diver parked at 30' with an 8" e chip and Minion meat rig goes tearing.. Doubled up!! We knew we needed these two but with the boat traffic and our rigger out past 450 feet could have swore a boat was going to come through and cut us off.

Anyways the wire fish tears through the last 3 riggers out and we have a birds nest 80' from the fish... Hand line that in and it's in the boat- sweet.

Next is the rigger fish which has finally given up. We get that to about 260' and see a paddle on the surface- tangled in the 5 color... We hand lined in our second fish over 200' which was the biggest of our season just over 27 lbs. talk about a Chinese fire drill.

We finished 2nd in the last leg, got big fish, and somehow shot to 2nd overall!

We have come a long way this year and it couldn't be done without the teamwork and communication we have on the boat. Let's roll this momentum into next year. Lot of laughing, a little crying, lots of yelling (good and bad) and a hell of a lot of fun this year guys and girls.

Big congrats to ImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752683.731134.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752693.184528.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752706.308277.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752720.982105.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752732.538092.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752741.108977.jpgImageUploadedByLake Ontario United1441752754.065278.jpgRob Westcott and Mikey for staying consistent all year. It was cool to see two Sandy Creek boats a top of the King Of The Oak!

Another big shoutout to everyone who has helped us out this year whether is has been an inside tip, suggestion on mechanical work, parts, or just called to bust balls. Definitely makes the year more fun. We have a great group of guys from the Oak to Rochester.

Boat is out for the year to get some more fun stuff put on it. Good luck to whoever takes it to the very end!

Pics coming.

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Was a great year for us but this is only the beginning. We are extremely hungry for more and bigger tournaments so hopefully we can save the money and vacation time over the winter and compete in some pro ams or something big like that next year. Until then have a safe hunting season and winter hopefully we'll see some of you on the hardwater this winter!

[bondouley]

I want to give a shoutout to Rodhog (Dave) thanks for teaching me about combat style fishing last year.  I used some tricks i learned from you to hookup with that double late in the day on sunday

[bondouley]

Some more tourney pics from koto and sandy creek shootout

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[JakeyBaby]

Congrats on a great season guys and girls!

[Charlie P]

Congratulations talked with a few mornings at the dock.

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[rod hog]

dave thanks for the shout out. congratulations on great year to you and nick and your team. cant wait to see what you do next year.