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    Re: Removing middle treble from Bandits

    I fish Erie's Eastern Basin out of Dunkirk and occasionally Barcelona. I started removing the front hooks on 3 hook minnow baits some 35 years ago when Bomber 25A's were the #1 deep diver to use....
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    Re: Trolling with braided line

    Have been using braid for some time without any issues. At one of the Niagara Falls Fishing Expo's I sat in a seminar where one of the Charter Capt.'s that was participating in the seminar said that...
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    Re: Dunkirk Boat Launch

    Different year - same song. If anybody is even thinking of going out for the Walleye Opener tonight, consider this - As of approximately 4:30 PM yesterday, the boat docks for the boat launch at...
  4. Thread: Trolling Line

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    Have been using Dipsey's on Lake Erie for some 40...

    Have been using Dipsey's on Lake Erie for some 40 years or so in the New York Eastern Basin waters out of Dunkirk and Barcelona. Start with the smaller ones in June and by late July am using the...
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    Dunkirk Boat Launch

    If any of you are planning to go out tonight or in the AM, workers were just starting to install the boat launch docks. Don't know how long they will continue to work tonight, so don't be surprised...
  6. Thread: Rod question

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    Buy a good quality rod from a reputable...

    Buy a good quality rod from a reputable manufacturer and you can't go wrong. I have had 8 Daiwa Strike SK-786 rods in 8 1/2 feet long for 35 years and still use them today. I did break one of them...
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    Dunkirk Boat Launch 2019

    With the 2019 NYS walleye season due to start in 11 1/2 days, have an update for you that launch out of Dunkirk. About a week ago, the City started a construction project on the City Dock with a...
  8. Western Basin? How To - Where TO - Places To Stay - Everything & Anything???????

    Since I retired, have been thinking about fishing the Western Basin of Erie, especially when our season is closed March 15th thru the 1st Saturday in May.

    Have never fished on that end of the...
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    Never been to Rainbow Sports, but I do hear their...

    Never been to Rainbow Sports, but I do hear their name recommended. It's been my experience that I the best selection thru Mail Order/Online Catalogs. My go to places are Janns Netcraft, Barlow, and...
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    Sparrow - Traditionally the walleye fishing stays...

    Sparrow - Traditionally the walleye fishing stays good thru the end of September until the Eastern Basin gets that one big blow that seems to make the lake all one temperature. Once that happens, the...
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    When I was in the fishing retail business from...

    When I was in the fishing retail business from 1983 thru 1989, Eagle Claw fishing rods failed at a higher percentage than any of the other brands out there. It was so bad with them that I chose not...
  12. Thread: Water Temps

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    Gave it an hour and called it quits. Never did...

    Gave it an hour and called it quits. Never did well after the lake flips like that. So to answer your question - the previous Friday was better.
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    Water Temps

    Last Friday had 63.5 degrees off Lake Erie State Park. With the NE blow from Sunday/Monday recorded a 49.2 degrees today fishing the same area - a drop of 14.2 degrees.
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    Center Road - Located approximately 1/2 way...

    Center Road - Located approximately 1/2 way between Silver Creek and Dunkirk. Easy to see when your off shore from it as it runs in a southerly direction. I travel this road on my way to my hunting...
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    My best last year was a tandem #4 willow blue...

    My best last year was a tandem #4 willow blue shad hologram. 2nd best was the same #4 serrated(scalloped) willow blade in tandem in a watermelon color. Summer time troll speed between 1.9 and 2.3.
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    OK - I'll bite. Based on the number of...

    OK - I'll bite. Based on the number of non-resident fishermen who come to Lake Erie to fish the May bass bite I would suggest Dunkirk. This is also a good destination if Lake Erie kicks up and blows...
  17. Thread: Jig Color

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    Jig Color

    When someone states the jig color that they are using I see it noted as for instance black/purple - does that mean that the jig head is black and the hair is purple?
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    For 40 plus years I still love my old buddies...

    For 40 plus years I still love my old buddies mothers process of dredging in flour, dip in egg/milk mixture, dredge again in Italian flavored Bread Crumbs and pan fry in bacon grease. Still do it...
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    28672868I am in the process of learning both, so...

    28672868I am in the process of learning both, so I have done a bit of internet research concerning both topics. There are many topics out there including U-Tube videos on airbrushing. Most of them...
  20. Thread: Yellow Sally ???

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    I was redirected to that Niagara outdoors article...

    I was redirected to that Niagara outdoors article by John Long that was recommended by Milt. I looked at it last week and I did not "see" what I was looking for. This time, the one that was labeled...
  21. Thread: Yellow Sally ???

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    WmPaul - That photo you provided is getting very...

    WmPaul - That photo you provided is getting very close to what I remember it looking like with the exception of the hackle on the front of it. Thanks again.
  22. Thread: Yellow Sally ???

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    Bailey - Thanks for the pic, but not as I recall...

    Bailey - Thanks for the pic, but not as I recall it. What I remember is a yellow body with a red feather extending out beyond the hook.
  23. Thread: Yellow Sally ???

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    Thanks for the replies and photos. The photos...

    Thanks for the replies and photos. The photos provided still don't appear as I remember them. Will be tying some up eventually to fish behind spinners - probably will end up being a silver bass...
  24. Thread: Yellow Sally ???

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    Yellow Sally ???

    OK - I'm dating myself with this one. There's a handful of us that gather at the Con Club to tie flies on Monday nights. During BS sessions, the topic of the Yellow Sally Fly that was used for...
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    November 11 ??????????

    Before leaving for bowstand behind house at 3:30 PM it's 67.1 degrees, Even though it is a 5 minute walk, take jacket off and walk out in T-shirt. No deer activity for me tonight, but I was...
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