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Thanks man! Yeah that’s the pc alewife. I bought some in the hopes it would trigger more bites, but you know there’s always so many variables I feel like it’s impossible to tell if it’s making a difference. If they are hitting well I kinda forget about it, if they seem a little hesitant, just following, I’ll be more diligent about applying it in the hopes it will tip the scales. I couldn’t say I have a whole lot of rhyme or reason to how often though, just if I can see it on there or it seems washed off. I imagine the fish can still smell it somewhat even if I can’t see it ,but I’ll just kinda bump it back up when it looks like it’s mostly washed off. Maybe every dozen drops?

Here I’m managing that the easy way, I’m just using a crank bait that has a fixed diving depth range of 8-12 ft (I believe). The amount of line out and the boat speed will affect the depth slightly, but not very much - It’s pretty predetermined by the design of the lure. They only make them to get down so far though, 20ish feet or so. If you wanted to troll something else like a spoon or a baited hook you’d have to do a little math and consider the amount of line out, the amount of weight you’re using, and your speed. And even then you’ll have to adjust for real world variables. Dipsy divers are a pretty simple way to get lures down to deeper depths for trolling as well. I can’t really give a complete answer, you’ll have to do some more research but hopefully that helps to start!

@@rem_fishing Thanks for that reply! Ill look to purchase a fixed depth crank bait! I still wanted to know what kayak you use and what depth finder? Just to get an idea of what's out there. Thanks.

You're welcome! Wilderness Systems ATAK 120 & Lowerance Hook Reveal 5ss.

For sure!!

Thanks Joe! I'm not up there right now but I'd guess TFSP should be heating up big time soon. Sheldrake might still be good rn though. That is where I launched from here (video is from a couple years ago though). There is a public launch. It's just a rocky beach without a ramp so there's usually not a ton of people using it.

@@rem_fishing, thank you for the super quick response on an older video! I watched about 8 of your lake trout videos in a row LOL. You make it look so darn easy!!! I will mark over 100 fish and have 80 chase and hook into 3 and land 1 LOL. I still have a great time because it's fun watching them on the fish finder. THANK YOU very much for showing all your techniques, gear and lures it's very helpful. Also showing a bit of video before the strike because we get to see your presentation is really nice of you to do. It appears you prefer the West shore, am I correct? Thanks for everything, be safe, have fun and I have absolutely subscribed to your channel!! 👍🏻

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It really is!

Thanks! Yeah I think it's one of the most gorgeous lakes ever. I just went out of the DEC launch if I remember correctly.

Hi William. Where exactly on the lake are you fishing?

@@rem_fishing i went to meyers park boat launch.

@@williamlin4226 They can be finicky in summer, early mornings are usually better, sometimes there are little bite windows for one reason or another. Meyers is so-so in my experience. Soon, as Fall starts getting closer I would try launching from the other side (Taughannock), usually more fish over there then. Do you have a fish finder? If so are you at least seeing them follow the jig up? They will generally do that for at least 20 feet or so even when they are not hitting. And of course they move around a lot and often times the issue is there just aren't many fish in the neighborhood. Summer time 70-80 ft is usually a good depth to look for them.

@@rem_fishing Thanks for the advice, i might start launching from taughannock. I flipped my kayak at meyers park the other day and lost some gear. Hopefully the west side might give me better luck. Yes i do havea fish finder and notice a bunch of fish on the surface but not alot in the lower column of the water. Ill try 80-90 ft next time as ive been trying at 120 ft recently

Yeah that would be my guess too but I was wondering if anyone thought/knew differently. Seemed like he was doing pretty well considering!

I use flouro, but yeah I always use a leader, 10-12 pound.

NIce! That area is beautiful. I've fished that stream probably a handful of times since, but this was definitely the best trip. I used to live kinda close by, in Caroline.

There is a huge point nearby that has a creek flowing in. But I'm not targeting any specific structure, just certain depth ranges on the ledges. They are usually roaming this general area in the fall, many of them spawn near here and it's also the location where they stock them. Salmon and Browns use the creek to spawn and Lakers will follow them in sometimes if the water is high enough, I imagine they are eating the eggs.

@@rem_fishing you’ve earned a subscriber my friend

The hybrid videos are actually from down south, mostly Georgia.

Thanks! Have fun!

REM_fishing I caught a fish there at jerkal island pier and I’m 13

It was a silver poucr

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Damn. Kudos for sticking it out with the fly rod though. I’ve caught a bunch of crabs here too. And a number of those long legged spider crabs.

I don't really know much about them. They look gnarly - are you not supposed to touch them?!

Oh really? I'll remember that for next time - thanks!

Thanks! No you don’t need that.

I don’t actually know the name of it

Thanks!! That’s the wilderness systems catch cooler.

Mark I grow up in that area did you

Do you remember Bessie's fish market best fried clams

This is in the Finger Lakes, which is somewhat near the Great Lakes, but I don't think my launch location would be terribly helpful for you. The technique may still work though. I hope you have a good trip and catch a ton! *EDIT - And congrats on the kayak!!

I've seen people fishing here quite a bit. One side is says private, but I'm not sure that's real. Sometimes I think locals post shit on their own to try and keep things quieter for themselves to enjoy. I'm not really sure.

That is awesome man! Hell yeah.

They're such awesome fish, I recommend it! And same.

Thanks! Yeah it's awesome out there, looking forward to my next visit.

Cool, thanks. Is that the one that goes over the creek?

Yeah he definitely pulled - thanks for the species confirmation!

You're very welcome and always did enjoy small creeks , never knowing whatcha gonna hook into....Lol

Wilderness Systems ATAK 120. It's great I've had it for 4 years now and I'm still really happy with it.

Haha yeah he probably woulda been pretty good. I was saving cooler space for Crappies that day though.

Thank you! Man it stays cold up there haha! Yeah If I was a keeper fish and got caught - I'd rather someone just bonk me I don't wanna flop around gasping for air if it's all over any way.

Yup. Best time to go is when you can haha. I've gone back here when the tide was in and caught them in the low 20's inch size range.

Canyon. You can find it if you google "canyon fish bags". This one is the kayak/bait bag. It's pretty small, I wouldn't recommend it for much more than bait, panfish, small trout, etc. They make lots of sizes though. It's definitely a quality product and I like it a lot BUT it did take a long time to get it after ordering though just FYI. I'd probably message or email the guy before ordering to make sure he has whatever you want in stock.

Thanks! Yeah this lake is pretty awesome. There's not a ton of bank access here either, there is some though. And it's a big lake so even what access there is can be very hit or miss. Although very glad to have it, especially in the winter when it's too cold for the kayak.