Tackle and Techniques

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

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

2. For the Love of Copper! 1 2

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

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

   By Legacy, June 28, 2015
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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. plans for building planer boards

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

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

   By Sk8man, October 27, 2013
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   • Sk8man
   • January 22, 2024

7. Home Made Planer Board Mast 1 2

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

8. Rapala 50lb digital scale question

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

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

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

10. Charging Glow lures? 1 2

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

11. ROD HOLDER FOR DIPSY RODS 1 2 3

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

12. Dipsey Diver - Need Rod Recommendation!!!

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

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

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

14. 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

15. Line Counter Repair/Rebuild?

    By PhlyanPan, August 4, 2016
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    • tomb1
    • August 5, 2016

16. Cleaning/Shinning up Old Spoons question?

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

17. Homemade folding planer boards

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

18. best combo on a dipsy diver 1 2

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

19. cowbell set-ups for lakers 1 2

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

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

    By bassman69767, February 26, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • tyler.woodard04
    • March 24, 2023

21. single hooks on your spoons? 1 2

    By tiogafishaddict, August 17, 2014
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    • marcstevens
    • September 6, 2014

22. Slide diver help WAY OFF! 1 2

    By wicked walleye, April 28, 2021
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    • ErieBuck
    • June 11, 2021

23. Downrigger Ball Trolling Depth Chart 1 2

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

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

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

25. Downrigger rod setup

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

26. Easy on/off homemade downrigger transom board

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

27. Reel for 10 color leadcore

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

28. torpedo weighted steel line 1 2

    By hard knox, January 30, 2018
    • 31 replies
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    • pole setter
    • April 7, 2021

29. 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

30. 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

31. Brown Trout Trolling 1 2

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

32. Cheater rig 1 2

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

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

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

34. what reel for 300 copper 1 2

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

35. Downrigger mounting board

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

36. Cowbells for Lake Trout 1 2

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

37. Amish outfitter clipper release? 1 2 3

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

38. Clip-on Dipsey Diver Technique

    By Nameless Fish, May 28, 2019
    • 24 replies
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    • Rookie Fisherman
    • August 22, 2019

39. Small lakes trolling setup 1 2 3

    By craveman85, July 30, 2016
    • 59 replies
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    • craveman85
    • September 3, 2016

40. Which down speed & temp system do you recommend? 1 2 3 4 6

    By Todd in NY, January 15, 2016
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    • mudflat
    • February 3, 2016

41. 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

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

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

43. Dipsy Rod length

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

44. Does anyone still use J Plugs? 1 2

    By Todd in NY, February 19, 2016
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    • Todd in NY
    • March 3, 2016

45. 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

46. Electric Downrigger Suggestions 1 2 3

    By NortheastHardcoreSportsman, October 2, 2019
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    • UNREEL
    • June 11, 2020

47. Cannon Mag-10 downrigger is not auto rewinding.

    By BreakingBass, July 6, 2015
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    • Rick wilson
    • July 13, 2024

48. Fish Hawk X4D 1 2

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

49. What pound test do you use for walleye trolling

    By Kingfisher06, March 16, 2019
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    • Kingfisher06
    • March 25, 2019

50. Gambler rigs 1 2 3

    By stoneam2006, June 13, 2017
    • 61 replies
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    • LakerTaker
    • July 10, 2017