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by Pcraft237
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: FLEAS
Replies: 8
Views: 1153

Re: FLEAS

I was out Wednesday as well and spoke to Hitman at the launch. Saw him fishing later and spoke again when we were back at launch. Fleas were bad from Diamond Island to Whallons Bay. Had a strike near Mother’s Rock. No fish. Gave up on trolling headed north and jigged a nice laker only after a couple...
by Pcraft237
Thu May 18, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport lakers
Replies: 3
Views: 1284

Westport lakers

Got out Monday morning for a couple of hours. Picked up 3 lakers, two of which hit hard by lampreys.
Water temps around 48 at surface and same 20-30 ft down. Sausage gravy spoon took two. The other on a purplish/ yellow with spots from Jimmer in Moriah.
by Pcraft237
Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Salt Water Fishing
Topic: 40 miles out in Atlantic
Replies: 4
Views: 2580

Re: 40 miles out in Atlantic

Thanks for the responses. A day I will never forget. My share of the snapper I took to Gulf coast. The next day I found the Margarita Grill in Homosassa where they will cook your catch. Red snapper are great eating.
by Pcraft237
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Salt Water Fishing
Topic: 40 miles out in Atlantic
Replies: 4
Views: 2580

40 miles out in Atlantic

I had what I considered the trip of a lifetime the third week of February. A longtime friend hired a charter boat for five of us. My friend, his son, grandson, a fellow who has worked for him and myself. Left out of Ponce Inlet, Fl at 6 am, still dark. Wasn’t long before we were treated with sunrise...
by Pcraft237
Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Wednesday Westport and north
Replies: 1
Views: 466

Wednesday Westport and north

Nice morning, near flat water. Tried jigging lakers not far from launch. Not much going on so headed to flats south of Charlotte ferry. Not much there either. Two others fishing nearby swung over. They caught a couple across from Split Rock, but nothing where we were. They headed north, I went south...
by Pcraft237
Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport and north and docking boat at launch
Replies: 9
Views: 1353

Re: Westport and north and docking boat at launch

I’ve noticed the same with guys fishing. Pull in off to side, do what needs to be done out of the way. Launch the boat, park and move out. Also had fisherman offering help whether needed or not. It’s quite obvious, fellows who fish are just great people.
by Pcraft237
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport and north and docking boat at launch
Replies: 9
Views: 1353

Re: Westport and north and docking boat at launch

A few years back I was launching boat out of Willsboro. Boat was 3/4 in water as I’m backing it in with a F-150 pickup. I look back to see a sailboater drive his dingy right behind me to tie up. Hey what’s going on, I’m launching my boat. Oh, I didn’t see you. Really? Full-size truck with 16 ft boat...
by Pcraft237
Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport and north and docking boat at launch
Replies: 9
Views: 1353

Westport and north and docking boat at launch

On the water about 7:30 with a friend along. Ran out from launch about 1/2 mile and stopped to jig lakers. Had a couple of hits when my friend says Got one. Put up a good fight, told buddy to let fish stay down 10-12 feet until you see bubbles. Fish blew out bubbles and we brought in a 10 pound lake...
by Pcraft237
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Boat Fishing Etiquette
Replies: 16
Views: 2596

Re: Boat Fishing Etiquette

I was also stopped by Coast Guard. I was told just to keep fishing but they needed to board boat. No, I have 4 lines out on Downriggers, I can’t fish and have you board as well. They had to wait until I took in lines. No problems, they were polite, had trainees with them. Much easier to deal with th...
by Pcraft237
Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Boat Fishing Etiquette
Replies: 16
Views: 2596

Re: Boat Fishing Etiquette

I’ve run into the problem at various times. Mostly sailboats who seem to think if you’re fishing you have move for them or don’t see a problem with cutting in front of you 20 feet away. Had it happen. Also had large pleasure boats get far too close considering how large Champlain is. I chartered 3 y...
by Pcraft237
Thu Jul 07, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Best way to remove water fleas
Replies: 10
Views: 1254

Re: Best way to remove water fleas

I just run my line between my teeth. No, not really. Last year I stopped at Datillio’s on Rt. 7. The older gentleman at the counter told me to buy some 30lb test. But added, if you really don’t want to deal with them get the 40lb test. Make sure you run a good sized barrel swivel between the 40lb te...
by Pcraft237
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Slow slow year
Replies: 4
Views: 815

Re: Slow slow year

I was picking up salmon between Westport and Split Rock a few weeks ago. Nothing large. In the last couple of weeks none. And lakers mostly all small. Not sure why that is.
by Pcraft237
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport-Thursday am
Replies: 0
Views: 751

Westport-Thursday am

Headed north to Diamond Island area, set up 2 rods on Downriggers with cheaters. Dropped to 50 ft to get 50-55 degrees. Picked up 5 lakers all on bottom lure. Nothing on the cheaters. All lakers small with exception of one shown in picture. It was missing some skin, hit with prop?
by Pcraft237
Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: Fishing Reports
Topic: Westport-Tuesday am
Replies: 7
Views: 820

Re: Westport-Tuesday am

Thanks everyone, after 6 small lakers this fish was a perfect ending for a morning trip.