Tackle and Techniques

5,003 topics in this forum

1. Dummy flasher connected to downrigger ball?

   By garrymny, June 27, 2017
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   • garrymny
   • July 7, 2017

2. Frabil Net Extension Handle Replacement

   By Pappy, August 26, 2023
   • 11 replies
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   • ThunderRoo
   • March 26, 2025

3. Duo Locks Determining the right size

   By Xxx, April 7, 2014
   • 12 replies
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   • Xxx
   • April 9, 2014

4. Auto-Stop Riggers with braid

   By Nameless Fish, February 26, 2018
   • 19 replies
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   • garrymny
   • April 11, 2018

5. new to planer boards 1 2

   By Joe W, February 17, 2016
   • 26 replies
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   • alex1young
   • March 17, 2016

6. 20lb vs 30lb for spoon rigger setups 1 2

   By chowder, June 4, 2014
   • 36 replies
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   • chowder
   • June 9, 2014

7. Downrigging with Dipsy Divers

   By Nessmuk, January 11, 2014
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   • flashpoint
   • January 12, 2014

8. WIRE & DIPSEYS

   By Xxx, January 30, 2013
   • 23 replies
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   • vetting
   • March 14, 2013

9. Lead Core Charts

   By Towers-Time, February 7, 2010
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   • Shade
   • February 8, 2010

10. Feedback on electric downriggers (What's your brand?)

    By Rich D, August 2, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • UpGrady
    • August 9, 2007

11. braid or mono backing for wire

    By jimalbert, August 1, 2016
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    • Richard
    • August 2, 2016

12. Downrigger Ball depth

    By Dan.Riordan, May 30, 2018
    • 14 replies
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    • phil2
    • May 31, 2018

13. Torpedo wire tips

    By Gill-T, December 3, 2012
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    • W.W.IV.
    • October 16, 2016

14. Sam's Pro Releases

    By Nameless Fish, July 17, 2018
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    • Nameless Fish
    • July 20, 2018

15. 42 second spoon seems to be a hot one

    By traveling man, July 19, 2008
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    • motoman
    • August 8, 2008

16. Mining lake trout with copper wire - spin glow

    By hairbone, June 5, 2016
    • 9 replies
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    • bloodruntackle
    • July 18, 2016

17. Okuma Magda pro 30 reel drag issue 1 2

    By DWHJR, June 3, 2024
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    • DWHJR
    • July 11, 2024

18. Lowrance

    By cedarswamp, August 20, 2013
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    • dane
    • August 25, 2013

19. How often should I replace my mono? Every year?

    By Bustersit, January 2, 2020
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    • tim
    • February 27, 2020

20. Downrigger ball snubbers - Use 'em?

    By ReelPower, August 17, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • ReelPower
    • August 23, 2014

21. Wire line and twilly tip install in Mexico/Pulaski 1 2

    By Senor Snagger, March 29, 2015
    • 30 replies
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    • Rich D
    • April 9, 2015

22. Trolling speed with out a probe 1 2

    By munks, July 19, 2016
    • 34 replies
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    • BAZOOKAJOE
    • July 27, 2016

23. Best way to sharpen fillet knife on the boat

    By vetting, December 2, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • vetting
    • January 5, 2014

24. Help with Wire Dispy 1 2

    By jigstick, August 4, 2014
    • 33 replies
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    • TyeeTanic
    • August 20, 2014

25. Favorite copper set-ups

    By Fishtails, October 28, 2007
    • 19 replies
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    • cdelong
    • November 5, 2007

26. Dipsey Leaders Breaking

    By [email protected], September 14, 2014
    • 24 replies
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    • BAZOOKAJOE
    • October 2, 2014

27. Anyone see the new Fishhawk display unit yet?

    By vetting, January 1, 2015
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    • Capt Vince Pierleoni
    • January 16, 2015

28. Jitter Fly?

    By popeye59, May 30, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • bigweenies
    • July 25, 2011

29. Favorite Wire Diver Rod 1 2

    By K Gonefishin, January 7, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • K Gonefishin
    • March 15, 2010

30. "Trout" Mystery Tackle Box contents for June

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

31. Dipsy Divers Under Big Boards

    By Chinook1981, May 3, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • Chas0218
    • May 17, 2012

32. Spoon storage

    By antney1, June 17, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • orangediablo
    • August 22, 2019

33. Pike and Walleye trolling. What to use?

    By Kuba, August 1, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • LongLine
    • August 1, 2013

34. Starting over 1 2

    By chowder, July 26, 2018
    • 26 replies
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    • Knotlost Charters
    • August 25, 2018

35. New weights

    By Dlott, January 25, 2021
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    • mark2433
    • February 13, 2021

36. dipsy reel suggestions

    By sturgeonx, April 17, 2012
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    • Mortigan
    • April 18, 2012

37. downrigger rod recommendation needed 1 2

    By BP Swing, July 31, 2014
    • 25 replies
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    • pieman9155
    • August 9, 2014

38. Help starting out 1 2

    By mwinter66, December 19, 2016
    • 28 replies
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    • Blue Knight
    • December 26, 2016

39. Okuma pro glt vs shimano tdr

    By eafd30, July 21, 2018
    • 5 replies
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    • drag&snag1985
    • July 30, 2018

40. Dipsy,flasher fly set up?

    By dieselhp, July 28, 2008
    • 9 replies
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    • Legacy
    • July 30, 2008

41. Downrigger cable "planer" that pulls cables away from boat?

    By Todd in NY, October 1, 2015
    • 13 replies
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    • Todd in NY
    • October 2, 2015

42. Reel recommondations

    By Bad Habit, April 10, 2019
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    • Bad Habit
    • April 18, 2019

43. How do you guys make your terminal end on your riggers

    By Xxx, November 23, 2016
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    • Yankee Troller
    • November 24, 2016

44. Fly rod off a down rigger

    By eviltroll, August 4, 2016
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    • eviltroll
    • August 4, 2016

45. Tackle organization

    By rlconverse, January 27, 2015
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    • scobar
    • January 29, 2015

46. Thumper rod set up?

    By Gotta Bite, June 4, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • Miss em
    • June 11, 2009

47. Lead Core Suggestions?

    By Todd in NY, September 2, 2019
    • 14 replies
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    • Yankee Troller
    • September 16, 2019

48. Terminal Tackle for Wire Dipsy Setups 1 2

    By jigstick, May 14, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Cheers
    • May 22, 2015

49. Snubbers

    By C3M, April 4, 2011
    • 16 replies
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    • Big Dave
    • April 12, 2011

50. Beckman Net Users

    By JakeyBaby, June 3, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • Dan M
    • June 11, 2020