Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429716 times)

sjord89 · « **Reply #450 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 09:50 AM »

bad edges

mono_mono · « **Reply #451 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 10:38 AM »

You guys know your stuff! Was wondering if someone could talk about rigging. Everything I have is for small stuff generally. I guess I need to know what to use for a main line and what to use for a tippet? Or do you guys go right off your main line to your offering and skip a tippet? (For Lakers)

Thanks in advance

sjord89 · « **Reply #452 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 10:42 AM »

i use 10lb braid with a 20-30' leader of 5lb floro

mono_mono · « **Reply #453 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 10:50 AM »

Thanks SJORD!

Quick question - I am on ebay and see some of the braided stuff suggests it is tip up backing

1. Is there a difference? Or is that fine for a spinning reel?
2. Is there a brand you prefer/recommend?
3. Does color matter much?

Thanks again

sjord89 · « **Reply #454 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 11:05 AM »

i use blue power pro, you have to put mono backing on it so it doesnt slip... idk if its the best but its what i use, im sure youll get lots of different answers about other options too

SchrnLker · « **Reply #455 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 11:34 AM »

This is the setup I have on my Heritage tipups. One full roll of 30lb braided tipup line, to a barrel swivel. Then 6ft of 8lb Maxima brown mono to a tiny barrel swivel, then 18inches of 6lb fluorocarbon to a sz 14 treble hook. I place one splitshot sinker above the tiny barrel swivel, and another one 6" above the hook. That gets hunts down quicker, and the smaller sinker above the hook seems to prevent lively hunts from tangling your tippet, as does the double swivel. That system serves me well with lakers and salmon, and if I'm fishing toothy critters I increase the tippet poundage. The brown Maxima is something I learned from Fran Betters, who hand tied all his fly fishing leaders with Maxima brown, saying it disappeared in the tea colored waters of the Adirondacks.

mono_mono · « **Reply #456 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 11:49 AM »

Good stuff guys thanks! Writing it all down - OK, what are hunts?

SchrnLker · « **Reply #457 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 11:56 AM »

They are a small to medium size minnow that look like a smelt, and they are very lively, which sometimes can tangle you line. I get mine at Crossroads in Brant Lake, Exit 25 on the Northway.

Adipose hunter · « **Reply #458 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 12:21 PM »

Very lively is an understatement. Had 1 hunt yesterday I caught 3 9-10" perch on 7flags. That thing had like 10 scales left on its body, looking real haggard but still kept going

mono_mono · « **Reply #459 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 12:29 PM »

Never herd of the dam things - I'm 175 miles away it seams like a world away! Now I get to dream about this for the next ten months! But that will give me lots of time to show up prepared and ready and set some stuff up JUST FOR the LG region. Thanks again guys

SchrnLker · « **Reply #460 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 12:15 PM »

This guy has a problem, shanty broke loose with the wind and ended up in that problem open water area in the Narrows

Half submerged

SchrnLker · « **Reply #461 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 12:19 PM »

All too common a scene on Schroon right now

mono_mono · « **Reply #462 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 12:19 PM »

Should freeze in place tonight!

hot tuna · « **Reply #463 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 04:43 PM »

Wow , the narrows looks way worse then 3 days ago.
Like I said , the reports from the tournament ought to be interesting.
I'd be surprised if it's not cancelled.
Honestly I don't think even with the low temperatures, it will lock the shoreline up enough, especially with all the traffic.
Good luck folks , stay safe and the fat lady is about to sing

jghunter · « **Reply #464 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 05:18 PM »

Anybody know the condition of Hayes rd access to lake shoreline??? Thanks

saltr · « **Reply #465 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 05:20 PM »

Talked to a woman at the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club today, and she indicated that they are going forward with the derby. She also indicated that there is plenty of ice, although the shorelines are a little open, but people are finding their way on the lake.

jghunter · « **Reply #466 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 05:56 PM »

Thanks for Derby update.

hot tuna · « **Reply #467 on:** Mar 01, 2016, 06:05 PM »

That's cool that the show must go on . I have seen a few up there over the years

Yes there is enough ice to fish it's just going to be tough for some .
Good luck folks .
My last days of ice season are hopefully 3-12 & 13 . It's been shortened but a good season.
Time to get the boat prepared for the Great Lakes and Hudson stripers after then

EatenByLimestone · « **Reply #468 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 04:10 AM »

Oh, yea..

Its raining in Schenectady. Waders for the tourney!

SchrnLker · « **Reply #469 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 05:31 AM »

No snow here, little sleet, then rain, then below zero next couple nights, crazy non-winter continues, for now.

saltr · « **Reply #470 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 08:56 AM »

Thanks for the update.

jghunter · « **Reply #471 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 09:10 AM »

Anybody on ice yesterday or today?

jbird73 · « **Reply #472 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 12:20 PM »

any word on paradox heading up in a few days just cant force myself to put my gear away yet.mite have to leave the wheelers and pack some planks instead lol

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #473 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 01:39 PM »

Quote from: jbird73 on Mar 02, 2016, 12:20 PM

any word on paradox heading up in a few days just cant force myself to put my gear away yet.mite have to leave the wheelers and pack some planks instead lol

I was told by a credible source that it was shot last weekend in regards to the edges....

icecaptain14 · « **Reply #474 on:** Mar 02, 2016, 04:12 PM »

looking for any public access for Schroon lake and possibly southside of narrows for safe ice thanks

jbird73 · « **Reply #475 on:** Mar 03, 2016, 12:59 PM »

thanks for the info might have to try putnam pond or pyramid as long as yall dont get a bunch of rain next week with all this crazy weather

Adkrs · « **Reply #476 on:** Mar 03, 2016, 03:19 PM »

Quote from: icecaptain14 on Mar 02, 2016, 04:12 PM

looking for any public access for Schroon lake and possibly southside of narrows for safe ice thanks

Fowler, dock st, narrows restaurant

icecaptain14 · « **Reply #477 on:** Mar 03, 2016, 04:15 PM »

Quote from: Adkrs on Mar 03, 2016, 03:19 PM

Fowler, dock st, narrows restaurant

thanks do you know ice conditions by fowler

Adkrs · « **Reply #478 on:** Mar 03, 2016, 04:33 PM »

Quote from: icecaptain14 on Mar 03, 2016, 04:15 PM

thanks do you know ice conditions by fowler

I dont. Havent been out in a week or two. Drove by earlier, people were on the north end. Edges looked open at eagle

Berkley4life · « **Reply #479 on:** Mar 03, 2016, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: jbird73 on Mar 02, 2016, 12:20 PM

any word on paradox heading up in a few days just cant force myself to put my gear away yet.mite have to leave the wheelers and pack some planks instead lol

12 1/2" today. Alot of shoreline open but still access.

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Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429716 times)