how is fishing in buffalo

[orangediablo]

With this type of combat fishing, it's almost getting to the point where we break out the salmon gear for Lake E. 8-15# mono will always lose agains 50# PP, wire and heavy coppers. (only regarding those that decide to go NS when majority is going EW). The sh*t show that is Oak Orchard and Olcott the next month or so is a little more organized. Larger boats, little more $$ involved and USUALLY, and I stress, USUALLY more common sense due to the lack of pleasure boaters and a people being more aware.

Personally, if I see a rod sticking with a little bend, I'm going to assume it's AT LEAST a 300 copper, and give him as much room as I can. I've put a rod in the back of my boat to imitate I have a long line out in hopes people notice and give me more room.

In the meantime, all we can do is be defensive to the uneducated and ignorant people out there and do what we can to teach them. But remember, you can't fix stupid.

We nets boys....

[ICEADDICT]

Thanks for all the info and entertainment boys.....And thank you to Bailey for referring me to this forum. I just bought my first brand new boat, it's finally something that has replaced the tubs I've had over the years that couldn't handle Erie on a GOOD day! So with that I do my best to respect others space and spreads, but I found with the traffic out there it's pretty tough not to come close to other boats at some point or another, I'm not talking about cutting across someones back end or making guys alter their coarse but just passing by on a troll while being well within talking distance..I was out there this past Sunday morning and found this to be almost unavoidable if I wanted to fish the school...I don't think I pi$$ed anyone off, seeing as everyone I was near exchanged pleasantries while passing by, however there was a few bung holes that had I not kept an eye on them I would have had a head-on with them due to them not paying attention.........I HATE fishing in groups!! On ice, on small lakes and large, but I'm starting to gather that based on Erie Eye movements that's just how it usually plays out....Again thanks Bailey for directing me over here, and if and when I have anything good to share I will do just that.