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$/lb for salmon? "Salmon prices surge as parasites plague fish farms" http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/salmon-prices-surge-as-parasites-plague-fish-farms/ar-AAmduQv?OCID=DELLDHP Wild Coho is up to $49/lb, That's probably still less than it costs me but maybe I can convince my wife that all the money I've spent has actually been a good investment and we're starting to make money? I knew that there were issues in the Pacific Northwest with salmon disease and parasites but didn't realize how widespread the problems have become.
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for sale : usa Place to stay in/around Mexico
mudflat replied to Snitchols's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
Check out Catfish Creek Camp, the new cabins are pretty nice . You can launch and dock your boat right there, not sure if they have wifi. http://www.catfishcreek.com/ -
replacing copper with weighted steel wire line
mudflat replied to rolmops's topic in Tackle and Techniques
Here's Matthew's post from Spoon Pullers with his video: http://www.spoonpullers.com/forums/index.php/topic,26358.msg158933.html#msg158933 This would work fine down the chute but I would be concerned hooking the wire into a release off a board, maybe use rubber bands? I did fit 300' of 60lb weighted steel with 900' pp backing onto a Clarion 553. The weighted steel takes about the same amount of room on the reel as copper and the 30 lb wire (.015) would take a little more room than 50# power pro (.014). -
The Cisco cradles are well built and solid while still being able to adjust the rod angle Only thing I didn't like was the rod butt sticking into the boat but that might not be a problem on your boat depending on your setup I prefer the Cisco tube holders, you can adjust them to any angle and still pull them straight up to remove the rod if needed plus there are no springs or other parts to wear out.
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I ran 300' of 60lb last year and I probably won't be buying anymore copper. Everyone who tried it definitely liked it. The weighted steel handled and deployed much easier than copper, especially for any inexperienced users I had along. Catch rates seemed similar to copper, not sure about how deep it got but will find out next year with a Smart Troll. Only negative is that it is a little more difficult to rig up using adhesive heat shrinks instead of just a haywire twist but the connections are holding up ok and are plenty strong enough
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Angler's Avenue is a site sponsor and they have reels spooled with either copper or torpedo weighted steel http://www.anglersavenueproshop.com/pre-spooled-reels-with-torpedo-weighted-steel/
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Mounting Fish Hawk Triducer
mudflat replied to alex1young's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
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How is your boat configured? Steering- Cable or Hydraulic? power steering? Kicker - Size? High Thrust? EZ Steer? Remote or Tiller controls? On my Penn Yan 255 Intruder I have rotary cable with power steering and a Yamaha T9.9 kicker I went with a Garmin TR-1 on the kicker for an auto pilot mainly because: 1- No power steering when main motor is not running and I Didn't want to convert to hydraulic steering 2- Only needed an auto pilot when at trolling speed 3- Didn't want to mess with an EZ Steer rod 4- The TR-1 is very reliable, quiet, does excellent job of maintaining its course and can be controlled from the rear of the boat I have been very happy with this set up. The kicker with the TR-1 works fantastic under most conditions. If the wind, waves and or currents are too strong for the kicker alone I will start up the main motor, drop in my trolling bags and use the kicker to fine tune my speed and still let the TR-1 control the boat. An added benefit to this is that the bags also help smooth out the ride a little. If I didn't go with a TR-1 I would have converted to hydraulic steering for both the main and the kicker motor then gone with a Simrad, Raymarine or Garmin auto pilot. This is probably your best option if your willing to spend the money. An autopilot is one of the best investments you can make in your boat and I would hate to fish without one.
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Hank, You're not getting older, just more experienced Happy Birthday
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what gauge wire is the power supply and how long is it? Radios draw a lot of power to transmit and if the wire is too small you will see a significant voltage drop at the radio when you key the mic.
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Better yet, support this forum yourself and pony up the $20/yr for a pro subscription and you won't see any ads
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Don't be afraid of a Thompson as long as the stringers and transom are in good shape. I've fished out of a friends Thompson 240 several times in some ugly water and they handle it well, like a tank. They actually have a fairly low center of gravity and are pretty stable with very deep gunnels since the floor is at water level. I would imagine they would be at the upper limit of what you could trailer with a 1500. I'm pulling a 25' Penn Yan with a 2500 and I know it's back there. You should pm Tim Bromund, he ran a Thompson for years and has an islander now so he can probably give you the pros and cons of both.
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I don't know, 1st a displaced rib now the ankle??? I know Theresa seems to be so mild mannered and she's put up with you all this time but this is beginning to look like spousal abuse Then again, you probably deserve it anyway . Maybe you need to take up something a little less physical, like needle point.
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The "to grease or not to grease" debate has been going on forever As far as I've been able to determine is that grease is needed in the salt to stop corrosion but is not needed for fresh water application and the carbon drags work more consistently when left dry. I run all mine dry when I replace the drags and I think Tuna Tom does the same.
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Before you work on the Tekotas check out this youtube instruction video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ajFgo38pkE When you take off the drag star there is a small pin and spring that is very easy to lose and there is a trick to putting it back together
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2016 Healing Waters Salmon Slam
mudflat replied to TOP SECRET's topic in Tournament Talk, Shows, Events & Seminars
This year I had the privilege to welcome Tom onto my boat for his first time out salmon fishing. While he had never trolled before for salmon the man knew how to fish. He couldn't believe that we had a Coast Guard escort with a wild ride to the shoot and loved the reception of the spectators on the wall. He commented how different it is now compared to how he was received when he came home from war. We ran west and set up around 100'. Tom was impressed that we could run dipsy rods flat like we do and I assured him that the rod would never fall out of the holder, more on this later. Our first hit came on the Salmon Slam combo, an Ito Fly and a Pro Troll flasher Got one in the box and the pressure is off. I had Tom start picking out what spoon he wanted to run and how deep to set it. Wasn't long and we had one on Tom's spoon, I told you he could fish I had made up a new leader for the Ito fly and put it back out for our 3rd one Picked up a shaker on another one of Tom's spoons and lost a brownie at the back of the boat. I was trolling west with the waves to make it easier on my crew and by now it was pretty bumpy out. While making the turn to head East Tom started shouting "you lost a rod!". The board tether line had grabbed a dipsy rod and pulled it right out of the holder and it was gone, ouch! Tom said maybe the rigger caught it, I'm thinking slim chance of that but when I pulled up the rigger there it was, yahoo! Now Tom really had a story to tell the rest of the guys. Long ride back and we were running close on time so I had to push it a little. I worried about how Tom was going to handle the ride but he was like a kid in an amusement park and loved every minute. He says he can't wait to go again and will definitely come back next year. He's welcome on my boat anytime. -
2016 Healing Waters Salmon Slam
mudflat replied to TOP SECRET's topic in Tournament Talk, Shows, Events & Seminars
Nick, I don't consider this weekend a "sacrifice" in any way rather it is a privilege and a honor to have these vets on our boat. After participating for 5 years I am convinced that we get just as much out of it as the vets do, maybe even more. I am thankful that 5 years ago when you wanted to "give back" to these men who served our country you took the initiative to get this event going and have kept it growing each year. Theresa and you have made the sacrifice of your time along with the multitude of volunteers who followed your example. I also want to thank Arney's for their hospitality and support, letting us take over the place for a couple of days each year, and to all the sponsors who give so freely. While the main purpose of the day is to recognize our vets and their service the tourney and prizes are enjoyed by all. I'm like some of the vets and can't wait till next year to do it again. Roy -
Sammy I've a 500 and a 450 copper set up on a Clarion and your welcome to take one a try it out I'll finally be up to Arney's tomorrow night, see you up there Roy
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Downrigger cable to 250lb braid?
mudflat replied to Jeremy Goodison's topic in Tackle and Techniques
When I had 200LB Power Pro on my riggers it got pretty ugly when the fleas were bad, other than that I liked it. I did miss the cable hummmmmmm Used a Palomar knot on the swivel and it worked fine. -
I have 8- #1's, 4-red & 4-green and 2- mags, 1-red & 1-green All like new - $5 each or $40 for the whole lot plus shpg I'll also be in Sodus at Arney's Th,Fri,Sat for the Salmon Slam and could bring them with me
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Check with Hank in Port Bay, L&M on here, send him a pm