Tackle and Techniques

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1. For the Love of Copper! 1 2

   By Legacy, March 10, 2018
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   • Dipsey
   • August 13, 2025

2. Homemade Planer Boards & Mast 1 2 3 4 5

   By muskybob, March 27, 2009
   • 101 replies
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   • tyler.woodard04
   • March 15, 2023

3. Okuma + Copper, Leadcore, and SS Wire Spooling Chart (updated 2026)

   By Legacy, June 28, 2015
   • 13 replies
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   • Legacy
   • March 15

4. Step by step copper and leadcore spooling instructions

   By Legacy, June 28, 2015
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   • greenhornet73
   • December 20, 2023

5. Beads for trolling fly tournament rigs.

   By prayingmantis, December 11, 2018
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   • Hawkeye50
   • December 13, 2018

6. I found this old Luhr Jensen "Loco"today metal detecting.

   By steelieman, May 15, 2017
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   • Gill-T
   • May 16, 2017

7. ? on power pro braid

   By fast and silver, June 19, 2011
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   • skipper19
   • June 23, 2011

8. "Blowback"

   By steelie1, March 4, 2014
   • 10 replies
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   • capt ace
   • March 7, 2014

9. "Extra" rod set-up - Suggestions Appreciated

   By backcountry78, September 9, 2011
   • 1 reply
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   • tcon
   • September 9, 2011

10. "Flipper"

    By Tony G, June 21, 2019
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    • GAMBLER
    • June 21, 2019

11. "Mini-Seth Green" from a kayak

    By JJBat150, March 13, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • nygooseduster26
    • March 14, 2021

12. "Must have" lures for beginners

    By Tonysil, July 8, 2015
    • 9 replies
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    • tuffishooker
    • July 13, 2015

13. "Salmon Prop" lure

    By landingzone, March 3, 2016
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    • landingzone
    • March 3, 2016

14. "Trout" Mystery Tackle Box contents for June

    By Zbrink42, June 29, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • nomis
    • June 30, 2018

15. "Wire Dipsey Rod selection???"

    By Jetsled, July 19, 2007
    • 17 replies
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    • chugbug
    • September 19, 2007

16. **NEW** 15lb Torpedo Diver Salmon weight

    By Matthew, February 17, 2010
    • 11 replies
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    • stan
    • February 18, 2010

17. *Please Help* Tips on Sub Troll 900 Install

    By fisher3, December 19, 2006
    • 10 replies
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    • motocross
    • March 18, 2007

18. #0 dipssy's

    By spoonfed-1, April 1
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    • Shattered
    • May 12

19. #3 SPRO 60LB Coast locs

    By Charlie P, July 30, 2015
    • 10 replies
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    • Charlie P
    • July 30, 2015

20. $10 mail in rebate on 300yd spools of Stealth line

    By genEus, June 25, 2012
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    • genEus
    • June 25, 2012

21. $2,000 limit graph 1 2

    By scobar, September 4, 2018
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    • scobar
    • December 15, 2018

22. 1 lb ball & mono dipsey?

    By skipper19, July 31, 2008
    • 4 replies
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    • skipper19
    • August 1, 2008

23. 10 Color Lead Core

    By JakeyBaby, August 21, 2011
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    • JakeyBaby
    • August 21, 2011

24. 10 color leadcore

    By stillfishing, August 19, 2014
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    • john1947
    • August 22, 2014

25. 10 color leadcore setup

    By wallysackett, August 27, 2024
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    • Sk8man
    • August 27, 2024

26. 10 inch Spin Doc's

    By K Gonefishin, August 21, 2009
    • 5 replies
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    • Chasin Tail
    • February 16, 2010

27. 10 inch spin doctor leader length

    By cnyh2ofowler, August 12, 2019
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    • Sloooo Motion
    • August 12, 2019

28. 10 pound big game as back for 5 and 7 core?

    By BOUTTime610-315, June 12, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • EKoselny
    • March 14, 2015

29. 10' trolling rod - shimona 300 series reel - keuka

    By Netbender, December 10, 2012
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    • Netbender
    • December 10, 2012

30. 10’ ugly stick dipsy rod

    By cuttermag, February 16, 2018
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    • Roys Boys
    • February 16, 2018

31. 10+ trips without a single fish on leadcore?

    By zackblain, May 24, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • zackblain
    • May 29, 2012

32. 11 inch flasher

    By Hookedup, June 16, 2008
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    • Hookedup
    • June 16, 2008

33. 11" Paddles

    By horsehunter, December 26, 2019
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    • horsehunter
    • December 26, 2019

34. 11” flasher to roll or not to roll

    By scotch and sodus, March 19, 2018
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    • Blue Knight
    • March 21, 2018

35. 113h Senator reel by penn

    By dewey123, April 21, 2010
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    • dewey123
    • April 21, 2010

36. 13 or 15 lb torpedoes.

    By bob03567, August 15, 2010
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    • Silver Fox
    • August 17, 2010

37. 14 ft Trolling Tips and Boat Mods

    By idn713, May 19, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • ifishy
    • May 23, 2014

38. 15lb Torpedo Divers downrigger weights

    By DEFIANCE1, June 11, 2010
    • 8 replies
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    • bushwacker
    • June 18, 2010

39. 16# Torpedo weights

    By Shakemsam, April 25, 2024
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    • Queechylakepro
    • April 26, 2024

40. 18 lb Leadcore

    By JakeyBaby, February 16, 2012
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    • ddubs3
    • February 16, 2012

41. 19 strand as backing?

    By ErieBuck, June 11, 2021
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    • ErieBuck
    • July 8, 2021

42. 19 strand trolling wire 1 2

    By CBish, July 28, 2009
    • 39 replies
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    • FSNmachine
    • February 19, 2010

43. 19 strand VS. 7 strand for dipsy rods?

    By Xxx, January 15, 2014
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    • King Slammin
    • January 18, 2014

44. 19 strand wire for dispey - Tak 500lc capacity

    By Netbender, September 29, 2017
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    • stoneam2006
    • October 12, 2017

45. 19 Strand wire on a SG47 Daiwa?

    By Diversion, April 12, 2013
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    • Tim Bromund
    • April 21, 2013

46. 19 strand wire set up ? Twili, wire knot?

    By BRsnow, June 11, 2023
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    • UNREEL
    • June 12, 2023

47. 19 strand wire, a note from the manufacturer

    By Matthew, August 5, 2009
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    • Matthew
    • August 5, 2009

48. 1st night walleye attempt. Cover water or sit still ? Honeyoye lake

    By moonfish, September 4, 2016
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    • Xxx
    • September 6, 2016

49. 1st Wire Rig, which rod; Diawa Heartland or Okuma Blue Dia?

    By Trout Bum, June 27, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • Big Dave
    • June 28, 2012

50. 2 color core question

    By Sea Lion, June 30, 2014
    • 5 replies
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    • BAZOOKAJOE
    • July 1, 2014