Shamus33

Many forums out there have separate sections that are members only.  Probably not a bad thing if you are trying to protect special fishing spots from casual skimmers.  However, unless you are trying to cut down on the number of new forum members, I would avoid making all posts visible to members only.  Personally before becoming a member, I like to browse posts in a perspective forum to get a sense of whether it is a friendly and helpful venue, and whether it is lively with many members, or near empty and dying.  If I can't see posts and get a sense of what the forum is like, I tend to move on.

From a real-estate ownership point of view, the marina itself can't legally stop you from fishing in front of their place of business.  If someone has claimed that the town said it wasn't allowed, the simplest thing would just be to check with the town clerk.  Then you will know for sure.  Unfortunately that kind of thing would likely be a by-law specific to your area, which would make it hard for others here to speak specifically about your case (unless they live near you of course).

Out of curiosity, how murky/clear was the water you were fishing in when you were jigging the tube?  The visibility of the water I am fishing in is about 5-7 feet, 10 if the lure is very shiny.  I'm wondering how much of the interest generated by the lure is caused by the movement acting on the fish's lateral line, and how much is visual. 

I wish I could afford a fish finder.  I've been out a couple of times in early morning for a few hours, trolling at several depths from 20-60 feet, and jigging the same.  I don't mind putting in the time, but knowing whether there are fish in the general area or not, would be great.

Thanks for the great advice Dozer.  It would seem I have most of the basics ready to go as a few days ago I picked up a three-way, a couple of 1oz weights and a silver spoon.  The local bait and tackle shop owner recommended a William Wabler w60 for the lake trout.  The spoon, and hook especially seem a bit big to me, but he was insistent that it is a good size for 2-3 pound lakers.  Any thoughts?  I also got my hands on an underwater contour map of Mary Lake, where I will be trying out first.  Can't wait for the weekend to try this out.

Cheers