Yankee Troller

Your hired!

That looks like a great set-up, but I don't think I have the room for a rigger like that. Plus, I think the electric planner reels are a tad bit cheaper than having to buy a new rigger.

Yeah, I have used it a couple of times.

Whos got 'em and what brand do you have? I'm looking for some pros and cons about each manufacturer. I really like the Ciscos becasue they are all metal. I have been through 2 pairs of BJ's in the last 10 years due to the handles crackin from sun damage. I figure since I run my boards every trip out an electric reel would be nice.

You know I'm just bustin on ya Tom!

Most are using the Blood Knot or the Uni to Uni knot. There was a segment on North American Fisherman where they had "Know Wars." These two were the toughest knots for joining two lines. Check out this website for some help: http://www.animatedknots.com/knotlist.p ... dknots.com I'm a blood knot guy, but only becasue I haven't invested the time in learning the Uni to Uni. However, I hear it is much easier to tie, and that may be a reason I check it out.

Jerry...you have one HECK of a women if that satisfies her! No wonder you brag about the size of your fish! Can't brag about much more than that!

Fished it Sunday for the first time. We had 30 tip-ups out between all of us. My 10 (me and my buddies 10) went 0 for 5. Broke off two and had short strikes on the other three. We got there late. The other guys we met up with down there were about 8 for 16 when I left at 2. All on Pike minnows. FYI......I prolly wont ever go ice fishing without this ever again!

Ditto to what Time Out said. I usually run my noodle rod down the middle, and the furthest back in my spread. I'll let anyone catch fish on the other gear, but when that rod goes off ITS MINE! Years back my buddy caught a 15lb Brown in I-Bay on his noodle rod. I think we went almost a full pass on the North side of the bridge before we landed it.

Nah! Cant stick em' as good!

You can do it right here in NYS! There is a pig farm in Watertown and one right south of Buffalo from what I have heard.

Leaders and flies here too! One recommendation I would ask is dont use for a leader off a dipsey, unless maybe your using a snubber. Floro has no shock or stretch capabilities. Mono does, so in instances when your running a wire dipsey and that salmon takes a shot at it you want something to give a little.

A buddy and I were talkin bout doing this. Where did you go and how much does something like this cost?

Lets see Tom......your using it mostly for cowbells and Lakers, so it needs to be REAL tough! Secondly, if it cost more it HAS to be better......right? Honestly, I have no idea! I haven't heard about that line. My only advice would be if it aint fixed then don't break it! OK, now I'm starting to talk like Ray. Unless you cant find the regular stuff why change bud!

yup....had it for over 2yrs.

Yeah, I've already started pricing it out. Its the same stuff used on fillet boards right?

2004 520 Ranger Comanche 2003 Yamaha 225 HPDI 25" Yamaha T SS prop, Bob's hydraulic jackplate, MinnKota 101#, Lowrance X125's (2), MinnKota 4 bank on-board charger, 1 year old Series 31 Interstates, Ranger ratchet cover, Ranger Trail trailer with Cool hubs and spare, hot foot, blinker trim for trim/jackplate, extended front deck, keyless ignition, retractable rod tie downs, SRS seats, 1 butt seat, 1 chair. Boat was bought 2 years ago, and only used a couple of times a month. In very good shape with minor scratches. Motor has been professionally maintained by local dealer. I know this is a Salmon Forum, but I figured what the heck! Maybe someone knows someone looking for a bass boat. $24,500

My .02$ says it has a lot of it has to do with your set-up. If you have a smaller boat it might be hard to store the 10'6" rods. I have found out that with my Scotty riggers extended all the way a 9'6" Daiwa Heartland wire rod will rub the cable at times. If your running 4-5' booms on your outside riggers then you may want to go with a 10'6" Heartland. Like stated in a previous post the longer rod will also allow you to stretch your leaders back more which can produce a lot better at times. From a cost perspective the Daiwa Heartland rods are a great buy at around 30 bucks. The company isn't going anywhere, and can replace a busted up rod if that ever presents itself. I have been running their Heartland rods for well over 10 years. They are a very reliable rod.

Great stuff! Im gonna steal the idea of those plastic box holders from ya!

Dude! Where the heck is this coming from? Hammer said the same thing on my facebook. Its May 22nd. IDK why the Spoonpullers site said it was yesterday. I'll save that for the real one anyway Tom.

Thanks....I'll check them out.

Just goes to show you how smart them Browns are!

Casting it is easy. There is an easy way that by the end of the day your gonna have to cut some line off the reel due to twisting, and there is a harder way which doesn't affect the line at all. If you pull it off the side of the reel with one hand and cast it that the easy way. If you strip it and cast while its stripping that's the hard way with no twisting of the line. If your going to hire a guide I would do so very soon. The shiney chromers are starting to dwindle out, and the fish are turning their river colors. I'm sure a few stragglers will enter the river all winter, but those chromers are the fighters. There are a bunch of GREAT guys out there to go with. Andy from Chasin' Tail knows the Salmon as well as anyone. Kevin Davis of Catch a Drift fishes the Oswego, and knows that just as good as anyone. If you want a scenic trip then pic the Salmon River. If you don't mind starring at the port of Oswego, and only fishing a few spots, then hit up the Oswego.

Anyone having trouble getting that page up?