Rookie Fisherman

Here is the new 24 x 22 size...3 rows of Mags!

They have their moments. The white w/glow works well in low light. I fish an 8" white w/glow meat head clean a lot and it works well.

11" Green Hornet can be deadly at times even during the day time. 

Currently they are not my go to attractors but they are in the rotation.

Season of 2018 the Green Hornet took fish all year and was in the starting line up almost everyday.

Last season it shined during staging.

Great Video Dan as always!

20 hours ago, thork9 said:

Me too, had trouble with chinook

20 hours ago, Frogger said:

I’ve lost quite a few rigs with chinooks recently due to the edge they have. Might try a snubber off the back to protect leader 

The Chinooks now have a softer edge as they tumble them from my understanding.

Been running them exclusively last 3 seasons. Not one break off on the leader. (probably shouldn't have said that  )

We run 12lb floro for browns, 20lb floro with spoons for Kings and 40 when running attractors.

Wire when the fleas are present. Braid spring & fall. We also use a modified version for longer leads as described in another post as opposed to running the slide divers.

The Chinooks simply have a much easier retrieve.

The Luhr Jenson certainly are tried and true though!

On the Board! Nice going!

Just now, cjc said:

Read the last 2 paragraphs,

I did....Thats why I said it was both, you must have clicked the link but not read the response I posted below the link 

https://oswegocountytoday.com/mayor-barlow-announces-start-of-construction-for-wrights-landing-marina-improvements/news/oswego/

Its actually both, 1.6 for the Boater improvement project and 12.6 for the REDI projects

Just curious where did you see it was a 12.5 million dollar project?

I remember reading about 1.6

Plexus x 2

35 minutes ago, FishingFool34 said:

Flasher fly combo with meat on them? Can't say I've ever heard of that before... could you explain?

Here is end article from Fish Doctor on "Sushi Flys".....link below

 I fished with a guide in Ketchikan years ago that baited all his flys, small strips for the scent.

http://blog.fishdoctorcharters.com/?p=777

This may help

https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/glsportfish/pdfs/SalmonTrout-LakeOntario2012.pdf

8 hours ago, Chowdaire said:

I poked around looking for the pattern. The closest I could find was this one.

 

https://www.dreamweaverlures.com/product/fbm50085-fuzzy-bear-aly-cat-mag/

 

Thanks Chowdaire

I saw that one and its is real close, I will probably order a couple. I think the one I have is a custom job, have no idea where I got it.

Maybe somebody left it on the boat. 

It doesn't have the DW stamp in it. Thought Silver Streak but same thing no stamp.

Thinking a Warrior but couldn't find a pattern match, maybe its a custom?

4.75" 

Panther steering bar. Also as said above fuel/water separator is the way to go.

Old boat had a T fitting with check valves, it worked fine but went with the separator on the new boat

 Well done!

What motor is the main? is it hydraulic steering?

1 minute ago, Pitch55 said:

 

good point Rookie - I steer with my electric motor as well.  Found trying to run on just electric for propulsion and steering last year I was killing both batteries in 2 hours, and combine that with wanting a secondary engine for fishing offshore - the kicker was a no-brainer.

Sorry to confuse. Im not using an electric trolling motor on the new boat. Im using actual Autopilot (Raymarine) for the main steering.

But yes many guys do use electric for steering & kicker for propulsion its just not as good on rough days

I had a tiller on that boat with a tie bar and a Trollmaster. Worked fine.

New boat has controls but I steer with my AP & throttle with iPilot.

1 hour ago, Pitch55 said:

 

Hey Rookie Fisherman - I'm trying to use a plate that essentially does what you did with the block of wood - did you still not have to pull the flooring up to get access to the inside of the transom for the bolts on the kicker itself - or are you just using the clamps?  Any info would be very much appreciated!! 

 

 

On mine I was able to access the ares for the bolts through the rear storage compartment door, yours may be different.

I also had to relocate the u-bolt for the tie down strap as it was right where the motor hung.

The Cisco's don't have end caps on the rod holders as they are machined with a soft edge so they are not necessary.

Thx for the feedback guys!

Les, You have the start of a business here!

Time to file a DBA or LLC

"Les's Boat detailing, leader making, plastic dipping, hook sharpening, flare checking & lure organization company"

Next after Frogger, my boat is in the driveway. Cleaning supplies are in the shed