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For the last 50 years I have used bait or scent .To what I thought would help catch more fish . But after changing my fishing over to spoons and flies off of dipsy divers, in-line planner boards and a mast and planner boards . Now I am not sure. It's seem I catch more fish now then ever before , by not using any scent or bait. Sure would love to hear what you guys back east have to say about it.

Thanks for the video, from way out west

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I like Billy have owned both, I think it comes down to how much floor space you have for fishing and room on the gunnels for rod holders and down riggers. Just my west coast 2 two cents

Nice pictures thanks

Great looking fish

Happy birthday all the way from the west coast , may you get all you wish for this day

Went over to Bob's yesterday and he was in the garage , with a red carpet on the floor

I think your question was, what is the worst a rookie like me could do, Now I have given this a lot of thought and have read each reply two times. There is a lot of great advise here. But I think the worst thing that could happen is , sink your boat , it will put a damper on the whole day as you watch your Tuna fish sandwich and chips float away, now that is not counting on all that tackle sinking to the bottom of the lake. Then there is the humiliation of one having to swim to shore and walking to your truck all wet. So with that in mind , have a great day on the water and rip some lips when you get back home and thanks for your service

Great Job Ray, The dog in the first picture sure has a long tail and short legs

My fishing partner was a little late today, he had a discussion with a guy in a black and white car. Headed to MtShasta and ran in to heavy rain , so we sucked it up and put on the rain gear. Had 25mph winds sleet snow and rain, here is the results

Al winter you guys read my reports of fishing in California, Now I have been reading yours and I am jealous of the size of fish you all catch and variety . Keep on ripping those lips. Thanks for the report

This is nothing for you guys out there, but these are the first boards to ever hit Shasta Lake One of my fishing partners shot this, for anglers out here, to see how the planner boards work. Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest on the LOU http://www.lunkerhunter.com/fishing_for ... =45&t=2952

That is just the way he is Mike Great looking fish guys . Thanks for the pictures and report Capt. Mike

Nick, Scott. Chris and Pete thanks so much fro all your help. Old guy just trying to learn how to fish all over again .

Now I read and watched this news clip and it made me laugh , so I hope it brings a little laughter to you as well.I just took all my savings and am going to buy 1,000 acres of moon property, Should be quiet there while I am fishing right http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/ ... 0&src=news

Thanks CC, being new to the big boards out here in Calif. just trying to zero it all in.

Do any of you find more hook ups with one board over another for browns ? How far back off the tow line will you set back ? How far back will you set back before you lock in the in-line board ?

Happy birthday Nick short bottom, may you get everything you wished for.

Man I love this article , ever time I read it, I just want to jump in my boat and go hunting

Happy Birthday, may this day be all you wish for

Outstanding job, the navigational skills that where needed along with the fishing know how. Out standing

Diawa 47lc (2) one with lead core 4 color I would like to know about the reels ?

Out west here we run the Grand Slam Buck Tails, 4" with a gold& silver double 00 dodger, 15 to 22" from dodger to Bucktail,also have a wiggle fin on the nose of the Bucktail. in the blue or green..The fish is a Laker a friend caught and Fishstalker took the picture..

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