Tackle and Techniques

4,999 topics in this forum

1. Inline planer recommendation

   By matt05star, February 7, 2015
   • 14 replies
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   • BAZOOKAJOE
   • March 17, 2015

2. Wacky rig for steelhead

   By Big fat pike, September 8, 2020
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   • Big fat pike
   • September 9, 2020

3. Cannon optimum

   By fishtales, May 1, 2020
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   • Silver Fox
   • May 2, 2020

4. Fish Hawk X4 Downrigger probe

   By ALLEN WOOD, July 4, 2010
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   • JSince
   • July 7, 2010

5. Lead Core Suggestions?

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

6. Shallow spoons

   By J-Lopez, April 12, 2017
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   • Jager
   • July 10, 2017

7. What reel to use for leadcore

   By Some1outhere, December 22, 2016
   • 14 replies
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   • rolmops
   • December 31, 2016

8. flasher as viewed by strikevision

   By Legacy, March 21, 2008
   • 14 replies
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   • Gill-T
   • March 28, 2008

9. Spoon size of choice??

   By ErieBuck, May 28, 2021
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   • Pappy
   • May 29, 2021

10. Black's release adjustability ultimate test

    By ReelPower, August 28, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Ray
    • September 12, 2012

11. Video on rigging a planer board

    By RGahagan, January 8, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • Adm Byrd
    • February 26, 2015

12. Looking for advice on decent entry-level dipsy rods...

    By 1lastweekend, August 25, 2017
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    • Hawkeye50
    • October 9, 2017

13. Custom painted spoons

    By power dive, November 14, 2015
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    • power dive
    • November 20, 2015

14. Amish Outfitters Planer Clips

    By jigstick, June 14, 2018
    • 14 replies
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    • tinfin
    • July 27, 2018

15. Raymarine dragonfly 7

    By beau, July 23, 2018
    • 13 replies
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    • beau
    • July 26, 2018

16. When to use Spoons for Salmon

    By jdm130, January 22, 2012
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    • skipper19
    • January 27, 2012

17. Black's Release Issue

    By makoshrk2, August 18, 2010
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    • makoshrk2
    • August 22, 2010

18. 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

19. Dipsey and 30degree flush rod holders

    By JLK, February 1, 2025
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    • sherman brown
    • February 26, 2025

20. Necessary in the tackle box

    By Adk1, June 2, 2013
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    • Adk1
    • June 5, 2013

21. Otter boat distance

    By Hooked on Kings, March 19, 2023
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    • Hooked on Kings
    • March 25, 2023

22. How to tie the Palomar Knot and more.

    By WillCFish, October 16, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • G-Daddy
    • July 25, 2013

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

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

24. best dipsy color for salmon

    By Ohreelyfishing, May 19, 2017
    • 13 replies
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    • Jerryriggin 2
    • June 10, 2017

25. trolling spoons/tackle

    By champlain fisher, April 30, 2009
    • 13 replies
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    • Nemesis
    • May 2, 2009

26. New Fish Hawk

    By reel retirement, September 5, 2022
    • 13 replies
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    • vetting
    • January 8, 2024

27. New Scatter Rap

    By DoubleG, February 17, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • bayofquintecharters
    • March 22, 2014

28. shark downrigger weights

    By Pj Weber, January 2, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • capt ace
    • January 11, 2007

29. Best line for panfish setup

    By Reel Doc, December 15, 2019
    • 13 replies
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    • Kingfisher06
    • December 23, 2019

30. Best way to sharpen fillet knife on the boat

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

31. Trees with pullys at top

    By stoneam2006, April 6, 2018
    • 13 replies
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    • Fishnut
    • April 11, 2018

32. flasher/attractor

    By seeforellen, August 1, 2008
    • 13 replies
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    • seeforellen
    • August 13, 2008

33. Cheaters?

    By Charlie P, August 20, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • DJ 17
    • September 12, 2014

34. Spoons with dipsy

    By cuttermag1, August 17, 2022
    • 13 replies
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    • Bronzeback2018
    • August 27, 2022

35. Leader for spring browns

    By jbaz, March 22, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • chowder
    • March 24, 2011

36. Best fish finder with gps $500 or less?

    By sstout, December 30, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • leadcore troller
    • December 16, 2019

37. Upgrading to a new CHIRP DownVisionâ„¢ sonar display with chartplotter

    By Egoody, December 2, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • Sk8man
    • December 9, 2016

38. Leader for spring browns

    By cuttermag, March 13, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • chowder
    • March 14, 2016

39. Need help with spoon painting

    By hard knox, March 2, 2021
    • 13 replies
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    • Dlott
    • December 7, 2021

40. north american fishing club

    By lakebound88, January 15, 2010
    • 13 replies
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    • bluewater
    • January 23, 2010

41. snubbers

    By hard knox, August 18, 2017
    • 13 replies
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    • spoonfed-1
    • August 19, 2017

42. Dipsey Question

    By insufishent, March 5, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • insufishent
    • March 12, 2013

43. Brown trout rod and reels

    By cuttermag1, October 31, 2018
    • 13 replies
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    • zipnzim
    • February 15, 2019

44. Filling Reels with 50 lbs. Power Pro Line

    By Fishbowl836, March 21, 2014
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    • bigblue
    • March 23, 2014

45. Amish Outfitter Planer boards

    By dewey123, April 8, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • K Gonefishin
    • April 10, 2012

46. Where to buy Northern Kings?

    By Diversion, August 12, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • rolmops
    • August 14, 2014

47. Black NBK spoon tape

    By Gill-T, December 23, 2019
    • 13 replies
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    • Nameless Fish
    • January 22, 2020

48. Need recommendation on new leadcore rods

    By vetting, November 6, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • Hubbards
    • January 3, 2015

49. dive bomber question with leadcore

    By bandrus1, July 25, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • Legacy
    • July 28, 2014

50. BayRats

    By leadcore troller, October 13, 2024
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    • paige386
    • May 25, 2025