fishdawg

I'd stay Minn Kota Jeff, simply because more people own them and parts & technical support is easily available if needed

Jeff swing down to Grimsby Tackle, Martin will be able to help you out

These are still relatively new. Most retailers should have them in stock soon i would assume...

Definitely a cool little reel, Im looking forward to trying one of those as well!

If time is limited, pack light and easy... A jig n grub to cast along weed lines,

X2 Okuma has best bang for the buck for trolling combos. The Tdr is a good rod but so are Okumas "classic" line and falls in the same price range.

I have been around since 2002. I have to credit this forum and community which really added a big boost to my enthusiasm for the sport by helping reduce the learning curve for many applications and situations and for more importantly helping meet and "hook up" many great people who have eventually become way more then just buddies. Thanks again TJ and crew!

It's has definitely been the most difficult year in recent memory for Lake Ontario salmon and trout anglers. A consistent thermocline never set up and Fish have been scattered throughout the Lake and have been tricky to pattern. The proof is in the pudding if you check out results from all the major tournaments both Ont and NY. Many of.the best full-time pros have struggled to get 5 or 6 required mature salmon for their box. On the plus side the bait (alwive) is flourishing.

Another shout out for Grimsby Tackle!

I does I thought you disappeared. Let's fish sometime!

I still remember the old Chevy Lumina Steve

The Okuma Convector 20 comes in a left model. Great reel for a great price.

Besides the Hip, OLP, and Neil Young, their will be De an Brody,Gord Bamford, Kenny Chesney, Dallas Smith, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bently

Booked the Monday off, 4 day weekend!

Spoonpullers, NFN, Lake Ontario United, Great Lakes Angler, Walleye Central, Stomps 68,

Nice set up Terry. Good to have similar units at helm, you can't beat 2 independent full screens and it allows for networking and provides an instant back up if one has issues.

Tie: Lakes Ontario and Erie and the Niagara river that connects them. World class size and numbers for many species and oh so close to home.

Great fishing Bill! No doubt Lake Ontario s lake trout are the provinces best but least utilized fishery.

i should also add that for true newbies, it really is a great investment to book a guide or charter to learn "hands on". Or even better, hook up & make friends from OFC or Spoonpullers who live close to you. It does go a long way to shorten the learning curve as well as having a small network of pals to share notes/info with. I personally met a few guys nearly 10 yrs ago from here and we have fished ALOT together since and remain as great friends.

x2! the way to go!

Great advice from all... Stay away from Crapala reels... Keep it simple to start, 2 Riggers, 2 divers and a 10 color core. I assume you will be fishing Pt Hope?

Great seminar Tuesday night by the Silver Junkies! Was a full house & "standing room only" at the 'ol Legion.

Really looking forward to the presentation at Tuesday's SLA meeting. Should be good!

How about a couple Lake Ontario Salmon pictures?

Chomping at the bit to get out soon to chase down some trout before the Kings arrive! Should be an interesting season to say the least after this prolonged "Artic Vortex" winter.... What's everyone else thinking?