Hello and welcome NY. First it's Pepacton, like Ken said.Where is your boat located? Next, as soon as sawbellies are available, lose the shiners. There's aload of info you'll need to digest and it'll come with time. I'm planning the second annual Pepacton gathering this July. I would encourage you and all Westchester guys to come up if possible.It's July 6th thru the 9th, Tuesday thru Friday. We share lots of info and techniques.Would just like to clarify one thing Ken said,if you are going to drift live bait,it doesn't need to be that far from the boat. If ur using a float, and can control the depth then ok.When the thermocline sets up, you want to be at that 32-40 foot range and possibly less at times and you want to keep your bait in those zones so counting out line with the proper keels is necessary. Keels are an excellent choice as they tend not to twist the line as much and are easily interchangeable when more/less weight is desired, be sure to use a snap swviel on one end and a swviel on the other, be sure to buy good quality ones to help with the line twist. Also, wouldn't be caught on the water w/o a depth finder.Long rods, good rold holders, sharp hooks, and fluro leaders are a few things to add to the show.Stay in touch, I'll be away next week, I'll make a trip up to Pepacton on April 14th, just a recon mission and checking out all of our boats and getting the permit stickers on, also will try a few casts but no major effort this round. Tight Lines, Phish.
