Tim Bromund

I have both Malin 7 strand and Torpedo Diver 19 Strand (2 setups of each) and like both of them.  I've been using Malin for at least 12 or 13 years now.  The current Malin rods are at least 5 seasons of use since I last replaced it and no problems at all.  Don't have a lot of time on the TD wire rods yet but no complaints either.

I haven't tried the Blood Run Wire yet, but I like their copper and other lines, so I'm sure it is very good as well.

Tim

I don't believe they fin clip any browns that are stocked in Lake Ontario. The adipose clip was part of a study on kings, but other than Skamania Strain Steelhead and lake trout, I don't think they are clipping any salmonids in Lady O.

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I have 2,3,5 and 10 color cores.  The 2 and 3 colors with red mini dodgers or 5" spin doctors and penut flies behind them are absolutely deadly for spring coho. 5 and 10 have more versatility during the remainder of the season. The 5 color is killer on summer browns.

Tim

FYI

 

If you are a member of ELOSTA you can get a discount off your BoatUS membership. 

Same deal with LOTSA.  We have a Boat US Cooperating Group discount for club members.  50% off the BOAT US membership, but not the towing add ons, unfortunately.

Boat Us Membership  is different than Boat US Boat Insurance.

except they're ugly as all getout

Disagree completely.

I can tell you that Boat US is great to work and deal with if you ever need to file a claim.  I had a Boat US Yacht Policy on my Thompson.

that sounds tangletastic

^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^

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Ok perhaps my Simrad was a different setup. It replaced the existing helm in its entirety and is a rotary drive, so the R&P cable wouldn't work. I'm not familiar with the Raymarine. The old Ray Sportpilot + that I had before that just slid over the steering shaft of the existing helm.

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I'm leaning towards this one.

http://adventuremarine.ca/boat-accessories/9-high-thrust-outboard-motor-bracket.html

I want a fixed mount with a a good setback so I can easily tilt the motor for running and these are pricey, but look bulletproof. 

A  friend (Big Easy here on LOU) has this on his Seacraft and it looks awesome

Tim

I'm betting the helm of the EV-100 is rotary, so a rack and pinion steering cable won't work. 

That was the case with my Simrad AP14, had to replace the R&P cable with a rotary one when I installed my AP and while not super difficult, replacing the steering cable was the biggest PITA of the entire install. 

Tim

The stock hooks on the 28s was a 1/0 of whatever brand NK used. 

Before NK went away they used to get a couple tables at our LOTSA Expo every year and they sold packs of replacement hooks and that's what they were.

Tim

Yup,  Lets fill that room tonight.

The original accudepth reels were junk. Their replacement accudepth plus have great drags, I don't notice any difference between them and my 47LCA's.

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:rofl: :rofl:

kidding me right?

So I collect $20 a guy after we go do a little derby fishing and I'm illegal? That's impractical. Then 95% of guys are illegal on the lake. I can't believe you made that comment with a straight face, true or not.

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It's actually NOT true.  My understanding is that you can't ask for it, but if it's offered as a means of sharing real actual expenses, it's not illegal.

Saw them at the Niagara Show.  Look very interesting, I'll probably be picking a couple up to try.

Your welcome, glad to help. Your mileage may vary.

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Just pull the lever Les :lol:

I somewhat agree Tim but a lot depends on the time of year the early spring the braids tend to get bit better the summer and fall the wire seems to work better for me anyways.

Sorry I was specifically referring to my boat.  I usually run both until flea season makes the braids problematic, and the wires just fire a lot more for me. 30 Lb Malin wire vs 50 Lb Power Pro. 

The Braids DO catch fish, just not nearly as many for me as the wires and for whatever reason, I seem to get a lot more hit and runs on the braid divers, seldom ever get a wire bite that doesn't hook up solid.

Tim

All I know is, running side by side, my wire divers get bit  3:1 over my braid divers.

Tim

Don't know about manual ones, but I have been running Scottys since 2003 and they have been flawless,  I had far more problems with cable stacking on my old Cannons.

Gill-T and Dave,

 Same thing could be done at LOC weight in locations when you weigh in a fish. Also the DEC could go to the numerous tournaments held along the south shore - after each team weights in for the tourney the DEC  can then do whatever needs to be done with the fish. Alot of possiblities.

creel census information is NOT the answer to all the lakes issues,mysteries, or what have ya but the more accurate data they have about fishing pressure and what is harvested can only help as a piece of the puzzle to see bigger picture.

Steve,

It's smaller scale, but the DEC has done this the past couple years for our LOTSA Club Tournament in July

The gear on my boat is worth far, FAR more than the boat is.