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Hate to burst the bubble but a Penn 309 isn't going to hold much that much copper. With a minimal amount of backing I'm guessing 200' or so? You might be better off using those reels for 10-15 colors if you are looking to get down past 40'. Lead core has a lot to offer too, especially for running spoons! All the same stuff about boards vs. the chute applies to core too!

You probably don't want to run two coppers down the chute off the arch. There's eventually going to be a heck of a mess back there. I would suggest either running one down the chute or run 2 either off inlines(up to 300' copper) or big boards. Go see Sean, he'll get you squared away! -Andy

If you trust your boat for winter steel hunting on the Niagara it is all set for winter trolling the Fingers. I have 165 Alumacraft w/ 40 hp 4 stroke & T8 kicker and it's plenty of boat for either of those jobs.

Best choice for coated rigger cable? Can you run the Moore coated cable w/ Depth Raider probe & display?

I would post it on archery talk and let time work for you- much much bigger market than you are being exposed to w/ the local shop.

That ice looks a little thin!

Crepes with jalapeno venison breakfast sausage and curried hash browns! Now that's my idea of breakfast!

Check the intake line and pump for the livewell. I've seen a number of boats have problems in that department in winter or first time out in the spring.

Some guy once told me that if you go fishing and you don't break or lose something then you didn't fish hard enough. Of course I'm not sure the guy meant breaking your truck or losing your boat

Sounds like a great day! So what did you guys get into; lakers, a mixed bag or what? Also I'm w/ Jeff nothing wrong w/ the Williams. I like D3 flutter spoon it's got great action. The blue & silver works good for bt. P.S. Never mind the truck! Trucks are for work and for pulling boats, now fishing - that's important!

I'm afraid that's what I was trying to warn people about the other day. It really needs to be above 30 for a string of days in a row just to have room to get out of there.

Got a good one on a Reef runner little ripper just last week!

We should be able to scare up some kind of crew.

Kind of hard to get excited about these spoons at that price, hope they catch some fish a little bigger than the ones in the video!

I just went thru all this myself. What I decided to do was to get the T8 w/ tiller (I really think you want the T8 b/c it's got the power trim. I couldn't rationalize the expense of the remote controls + installation, I am planning on installing the TrollMaster I throttle control. I am planning to hook the T8 to my main outboard on my Alumacraft w/ the Panther connector. This motor is also going on my Islander, planning on using the EZee steer to link the outdrive to the T8.

For sale 2 Cannon Mag 10 short boom downriggers. These are not HS or auto stop. They are in good working order, w/ no cracks or damage. No problems w/ these riggers. $400 for the pair. I'm near Cortland.

I've used the 20lb Invizx main line material for long slide diver leaders (100') and as a long leader for lead core (100') rigs. No complaints.

NICE? got a story?

I've seen that look myself quite often, thanks for sharing. I'm gonna try & get in the habit of using this dig. camera I got for Xmas, thanks for the inspiration!

I wrote this to answer a post & thought I'd put it in here too. We eat em at least 1x /week, here's the current fav. Fillet the panfish (it takes a bit of time to fillet a pile of these lil guys so leave enough time. I almost always fillet them the next day after fishing), then start some "Dirty rice" or similar Cajun rice recipe. Rinse the fillets . Use some kind of Louisiana fish breading to bread fillets, I really like "Andy's Fish Breading" (1-800-305-3004) but you can use almost anything w a southern twist. I don't batter them, these sunny fillets are like shrimp! OK, I cook the fillets carefully in an electric skillet w/ just a touch of canola in the skillet before I place them in. Time will depend on the type of skillet but you want a mild,quiet sizzle-nothing too too hot. As the rice is approaching being done you can crank up the heat under the fish if you want a touch of browning but be careful. Serve rice & fish fillets w/ vegetable of choice (summer squash or zuks are a good pairing).I'll bet there won't be much to put in the fridge when you're done...

We eat em at least 1x /week, here's the current fav. Fillet the panfish (it takes a bit of time to fillet a pile of these lil guys so leave enough time. I almost always fillet them the next day after fishing), then start some "Dirty rice" or similar Cajun rice recipe. Rinse the fillets . Use some kind of Louisiana fish breading to bread fillets, I really like "Andy's Fish Breading" (1-800-305-3004) but you can use almost anything w a southern twist. I don't batter them, these sunny fillets are like shrimp! OK, I cook the fillets carefully in an electric skillet w/ just a touch of canola in the skillet before I place them in. Time will depend on the type of skillet but you want a mild,quiet sizzle-nothing too too hot. As the rice is approaching being done you can crank up the heat under the fish if you want a touch of browning but be careful. Serve rice & fish fillets w/ vegetable of choice (summer squash or zuks are a good pairing).I'll bet there won't be much to put in the fridge when you're done...

Pretty darn cold this week by the sounds of it! Watch the black ice on the ramp & be real careful of you're transducer & other toys when you turn around (right Frisco ? ), it's going to be a narrow slot of water and a lot of ice! Drop me a pm if you need a 2cd, I might go if you don't head out till mid morning.

Zeke, Scott already said it was going to rain so Elliot & I will be there, afraid there will only be some pocket change left for ya!

Holy mackerel perch are you one of those guys that puts on a 3oz sinker to see if you can cast across all my lines as I troll by? p.s. just kidding, I don't get that close to the shore fisherman, but man some people sure do!

Anybody use these? At $3.99 they are $2 cheaper than the Yozuri's are even when the Yozuri's are on sale (on sale @ Cabelas for 5.99). I wonder about the hook quality of the BP cranks?