Tackle and Techniques

4,637 topics in this forum

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

   By muskybob, March 27, 2009
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   • Egoody
   • February 1, 2019

3. For the Love of Copper! 1 2

   By Legacy, March 10, 2018
   • 46 replies
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   • Sk8man
   • April 18, 2020

4. Okuma Copper, Leadcore, and SS Wire Spooling Chart

   By Legacy, June 28, 2015
   • 11 replies
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   • ErieBuck
   • May 26

5. Step by step copper and leadcore spooling instructions

   By Legacy, June 28, 2015
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   • Gill-T
   • September 4, 2018

6. plans for building planer boards

   By dremarquis, April 26, 2007
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   • Xxx
   • March 10, 2018

7. Meat rigs/cutbait:What's your take? (Discussion) 1 2 3 4 5

   By Sk8man, October 27, 2013
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   • Sk8man
   • February 14, 2015

8. Rapala 50lb digital scale question

   By Just Fishin', June 1, 2009
   • 16 replies
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   • marieloson
   • March 20, 2017

9. Home Made Planer Board Mast 1 2

   By johncole, February 19, 2014
   • 25 replies
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   • johncole
   • March 5, 2014

10. ROD HOLDER FOR DIPSY RODS 1 2 3

    By briggsy218, February 7, 2013
    • 56 replies
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    • blazinJoe
    • July 6, 2013

11. best setup for two dipsy rods on Ontario 1 2

    By wellcraftv20, January 28, 2013
    • 34 replies
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    • BAZOOKAJOE
    • February 7, 2013

12. Charging Glow lures? 1 2

    By Prof T, August 30, 2016
    • 36 replies
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    • lineman49
    • March 26, 2017

13. When can I use a snap swivel and when do I need to tie?

    By Sneaky Duck, March 14, 2013
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    • Poles293
    • March 15, 2013

14. Cleaning/Shinning up Old Spoons question?

    By Ryno23, July 7, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • jonboat
    • July 30, 2013

15. Problem with Cannon Dual Axis Rod Holders 1 2 3

    By Captain Carl Bish, July 20, 2014
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    • TIME OFF
    • April 21, 2020

16. cowbell set-ups for lakers 1 2

    By bluewater, June 11, 2013
    • 28 replies
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    • Fish Hunter
    • August 11, 2014

17. Homemade folding planer boards

    By johncole, March 9, 2014
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    • lineman49
    • November 22, 2017

18. What's the best downrigger Release? 1 2

    By HOLY DIVER, March 14, 2008
    • 48 replies
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    • slimjim
    • March 22, 2009

19. best combo on a dipsy diver 1 2

    By BAITNH, February 3, 2014
    • 48 replies
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    • Xxx
    • February 12, 2014

20. Rod Holders for Lund w/Gunnel Track System

    By Trout Bum, February 27, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • Sluggo / NY
    • March 5, 2013

21. Which speed/temperature probe system should I buy? 1 2

    By Trout Bum, August 9, 2013
    • 26 replies
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    • fathobbit0074
    • August 28, 2013

22. Downrigger rod setup

    By Sam N. Slayer, September 6, 2016
    • 9 replies
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    • Sk8man
    • September 18, 2016

23. Downrigger Ball Trolling Depth Chart 1 2

    By Smart Troll, June 26, 2014
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    • Smart Troll
    • July 12, 2014

24. Cowbells for Lake Trout 1 2

    By pmjasper, February 8, 2007
    • 32 replies
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    • tree top flyer
    • March 25, 2009

25. Best spoon box???? 1 2 3

    By fishmaster13184, March 26, 2017
    • 61 replies
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    • reeldilemma33
    • February 20, 2018

26. Fish Hawk X4D 1 2

    By tlavan, March 7, 2014
    • 49 replies
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    • frontrowjoe20
    • January 28, 2016

27. Downrigger mounting board

    By bassman69767, August 21, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • Adk1
    • May 6, 2014

28. HOW TO GET MORE PULL ON YOUR HOMEMADE PLANER BOARDS IDEA

    By gethookedfishn, December 23, 2008
    • 7 replies
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    • emtystringer
    • December 26, 2008

29. Easy on/off homemade downrigger transom board

    By jobsite, March 15, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • jusgrinnin
    • March 30, 2014

30. Brown Trout Trolling 1 2

    By stan, November 14, 2008
    • 41 replies
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    • stan
    • December 5, 2008

31. Dipsey Diver - Need Rod Recommendation!!!

    By TyeeTanic, June 24, 2011
    • 9 replies
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    • bluewater
    • June 25, 2011

32. Newbie: Scotty vs Cannon

    By frontrowjoe20, January 21, 2016
    • 23 replies
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    • work2fish
    • February 6, 2016

33. Reel for 10 color leadcore

    By Chas0218, February 23, 2016
    • 21 replies
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    • rolmops
    • February 24, 2016

34. torpedo weighted steel line 1 2

    By hard knox, January 30, 2018
    • 31 replies
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    • pole setter
    • April 7

35. Cheater rig 1 2

    By gpearce, June 1, 2015
    • 41 replies
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    • sandyreve
    • June 12, 2015

36. Lund guys!

    By eviltroll, March 25, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • tbulhead
    • March 28, 2014

37. Bert's, Traxtech, and Cannon Track Systems

    By bassman69767, February 26, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • Captain Carl Bish
    • March 4, 2014

38. Washing Lures

    By GeckoGuy, March 25, 2016
    • 19 replies
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    • leadcore troller
    • April 16, 2016

39. Dipsy Rod length

    By shadster, June 10, 2013
    • 19 replies
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    • Lined-out
    • June 12, 2013

40. Knot for trolling wire to swivel?

    By adamg, June 5, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • Adk1
    • June 6, 2014

41. Amish outfitter clipper release? 1 2 3

    By sammyslayer, April 15, 2014
    • 59 replies
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    • jigstick
    • June 1, 2020

42. Wire dipseys... To run Snubbers or not run snubbers that is the question 1 2

    By bobbyboy26, July 15, 2013
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    • Traveling Circus
    • June 23, 2020

43. How far to run lead behind dipsy diver when running spoons?

    By BOUTTime610-315, June 19, 2014
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    • Sk8man
    • June 25, 2014

44. Downriggers for Tracker V-17 1 2

    By Chinook1981, May 7, 2012
    • 26 replies
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    • shadster
    • May 16, 2012

45. Daiwa Sealine Great Lakes 47LC drag replacement 1 2

    By wallaholic, July 20, 2018
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    • Michigan Brian
    • September 21, 2018

46. Dipsy Divers- I've must be totaly STUPID

    By TeamHelgoya, December 5, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • daker1979
    • December 6, 2008

47. 44's available Sutton Spoons

    By JJBat150, October 25, 2016
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    • DocWet
    • April 21, 2018

48. How to make snap weights

    By Schools Out, February 22, 2009
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    • Schools Out
    • February 24, 2009

49. How to use dipsy diver?

    By Antonio, January 3, 2008
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    • Sluggo / NY
    • January 3, 2008

50. what reel for 300 copper 1 2

    By bondouley, May 13, 2016
    • 30 replies
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    • BAZOOKAJOE
    • May 20, 2016

51. What kicker motor has the best charging system? 1 2

    By Todd in NY, July 26, 2016
    • 42 replies
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    • tedc54
    • August 9, 2016