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1 minute ago, joe lagreca said:

 What type of unit are you using to measure the down speed I use a subtroll

Fishhawk. Yes, they typically read higher. I was just commenting on how 1 day was 2.0 to 2.2 then 1 day was 2.5 to 2.7.

On 9/15/2024 at 5:38 PM, joe lagreca said:

Great trip out of the catt today. We worked our same area out in front of the second set of windmills 85 out to 90 feet back-and-forth. Downlriggers 73 and 65 worm harnesses and sticks. And our super slim spoons once again on our dipsies 250 on a 3 setting and 150 on 1 setting. And of course all important down speed was just under 2 on a subtroll which would be almost 3 on the surface. Always a great experience at Hanover boat launch those guys are terrific in there. Lots of positive fishermen and great staff.

Interesting for us, we fished Thursday n Friday Sept 12 n 13 out of Dunkirk in 70fow towards Catt with 2 riggers at 60 n 66 and 2 dipsys each side 190ft wire #3 setting n mag dipsy #1 setting 110. All stickbaits were run, Rogues, Bombers, n Excalibers. Thursday they wanted it fast, 2.5 to 2.8 at the ball. Friday, it had to be under 2.4mph at the ball with 2.2 best. The week before, 2.0 to 2.2mph at the ball. 

Not a lot of experience for us there as these were r first 2 trips ever but interesting seeing the wide variety of speeds they wanted...

Fished 9/4 and 9/5 for the first time ever out of Dunkirk in 70 to 90 with 90 being the best. We had a blast. Mag dipsy on 1 out 85 to 130 on the inside and #1 dipsy on 3 out 165 to 220 were the producers as well as riggers parked from 60 to 66. Ran all sticks. 3 man limit each day with 5 bonus steelhead on 9/4 and 2 on 9/5. 1 metalhead broke us off that was over 12lbs pushing 15! Oh ya, and a few perch n a giant sheepie.

Will have to fish Erie more often!

1 hour ago, Jimdski said:

Walleyes suspend from Buffalo to the Pennsylvania border water. With side planers they scatter from your boat to lures away from your boat. Lead core line or snap weights will bring your lures such as stick baits to their preferred depths.

K, thanks.

Not looking for spots, just the depths i should be searching. I am guessing 30 to 50fow.

Any general direction would be appreciated. 

Heading to Small Boat Harbor in Buffalo this weekend for the first time ever to troll for some eyes. Anyone have a starting depth?

Bringing boards and 2 to 7 color lead cores. I have both a variety of sticks both shallow and deep and harnesses. 

Thanks for any feedback.