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I fished braddocks yesterday and walked away with a skunk. 5 tip ups with 2 flags. Both ended in dropped baits. 5 tip downs, 1 deadstick, and 2 jigging rods = zero perch. I never even had hit and never saw a fish. It wasnt just me, word on the ice was it was just terrible fishing. Terribly slow from Braddocks to Iron Bay.

3 sets of Cannon rear mount dual rod holders never used, opened box, (can also be boom mounted or single rear mounted) $45 each

double or single surgeons loop for me!

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For copper lengths 250'-500' = Okuma Clarion 553LS or Okuma Convector 55L. I will say, 500' will leave you with less then 100' of backer though. Solterra 50 is a better choice for 500' or more.

I would depend on the average depth you would like to target kings and this may vary depending on what port you fish from. In 2013 my answer would have been 400' copper but in 2012 my answer would have been 300'. If you are looking to get your first copper rig then I would suggest something between 400-500'. Reel size isnt overwelming with copper lengths of this size. Take the time to mark out every 50' of line and this will give you the opportunity to fish it at different lengths (150, 300, etc) as a chute rod. This one setup will help you learn the fundamentals of copper fishing and soon you will own 1/2 dozen setups!

Albright knot for your connection to backing and also to leader. Sent from my C771 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

This is what your looking for then... http://www.fishusa.com/Product/Precision-Trolling-Big-Water-2nd-Edition

My most productive 60# setup was 300' on an Okuma Clarion 553. The stiffness of the copper takes some getting use to but to the guys already using stiff copper will not see much of a difference. Some big advantages are it ability to achieve depth with less line out and it get to its depth faster and holds it truer. This article really puts it all out there. http://www.bloodruntackle.com/60lbcopper/

The Solterra 50L

You could run wire on most any new diver rod without any issue. The problem is the tip guide creates friction and heat which weakens wire. It can be witnessed by the excessive curling of the wire. Installing a really tip will eliminate the majority of this issue. Is it absolutely necessary? No but it is certainly better with then without Sent from my C771 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

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