how is fishing in buffalo

[lineman49]

Planned on going to the Niag. show Sat. but not sure if we'll go now due to the weather report. 50 mph white outs make for a long ride.

[lineman49]

B3B, you use all those rods at once? Looks like a nice collection of equip. & spinners. I thougth I had stuff but nothing like that. I think I am only up to 35 -40 rod & reel combos. Wife only counts 26.

[lineman49]

Does anyone know if it's possible to net minnows at the foot of Ferry St, or is the ice bad?

Going to make up some salted minnows for ice fishing, and for when the perch fishing (boat) starts again.

My buddy was ther 2 wks. ago & had no problem b4 it got this cold, not sure now.

[bailey]

Don't know about bait access but walkers are making their way out of SP today haven't heard how bad shoves are or ice conditions.

[B3B]

B3B, you use all those rods at once? Looks like a nice collection of equip. & spinners. I thougth I had stuff but nothing like that. I think I am only up to 35 -40 rod & reel combos. Wife only counts 26.

More colors...



Sometimes those Orange ones are killers...

No, I only use 6, 7 rods at the most (Starcraft 196). It only started getting bad when I wanted to switch over to Saltist reels. I'll let someone else count them up when I kick the bait bucket !!
Bad part is that I reached the end of the wall with rod holders. SWMBO might notice if I turn the corner
I keep more in the boat so I don't have to make that turn. I even had to sell Robbie a couple, to get some empty holders.

Right now I just want to get out there and use the shorter rods. This is off of Sturgeon Pt. a couple of years ago.

[lineman49]

I like your rod holder idea, are they just conduit screwed to wood thru the bottom & how far apart are they? What kind & size are the wider oblong blades & are they single or double bladed hanness you use. Thanks for any info. There were alot of bad ice mounds out of SP last wk.

[B3B]

I like your rod holder idea, are they just conduit screwed to wood through the bottom & how far apart are they? What kind & size are the wider oblong blades & are they single or double bladed harness you use. Thanks for any info. There were a lot of bad ice mounds out of SP last wk.

Rod Holders...

1 1/2" sced 40 PVC 12" long

I spaced mine 4" but I think 4.5" would be better for the bigger trolling reels.

Screw holes, first one 1" up from bottom, and 2nd one 1" above that, on the PVC.
I pre-drilled the holes in the PVC to keep it from splitting or breaking, and used 3" deck screws to attach to wood barn frame. The pre-drilled holes are just barely bigger than the OD of the deck screw shafts.

Harnesses..

I usually run 2 willow blades, my favorites being 4 or 4 1/2's.
I make some 5's, but not a lot of them.

I was looking at those blades that bailey has in his signature. I like some of them, and may order some soon ( Like I need some more ). I like the Whip Tails, and Hatchets. I don't have many hatchets, and I think the lure vibrations they have may be the ticket on a slower day.....

[lineman49]

B3B, thanks for the info. Is Bailey a local dealer for those blades?

[copo427ss]

B3B, thanks for the info. Is Bailey a local dealer for those blades?

Don't get fishkiller started. Lmao.

[bailey]

No i am not a dealer there is a possibility of me getting into some retail but just not sure of i have enough time. I am trying to get a few places to stock blades locally. I have a few other companies I like and am getting stuff from soon just because patterns rock. I'll put up some links. Although look at tylers basement creations, youll be spending with him for sure. Tell him I referred you if you do purchase from him. You can find him on Facebook also. He's a good guy to deal with.