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I am using 50 for the Mono piece. I cant remember what setting i have the release on I will have to make sure its set to the "stronger" setting.

I have a set of Berts Planer Reels for a mast. These have been used less than a dozen times are pratically Brand New. These can used for a mast or be split into singles with a simple bracket. Asking $100 or B.O. 'Bout Time Mike

i have searched this topic and have tried just about everything suggested. here is what i have I am having an issues with the copper staying in my releases off my big boards. I have 450 and 600 foot copper setups. I have a 10 foot piece of mono spliced in between the copper and the braid. I am using the big Scotty releases (from the stackers cut apart). I am just putting the mono straight in the release without twisting it and more often than not even the 450 will pull out. Should I twist the mono before putting it in the release? I have tried rubber bands but they are a PITA because they always take 3-4 tries to get it to hold. What do you prefer or use? Mike

i haven't heard on the rod holder - check your PM

I know this topic has been around before. im looking for a good design for boards for pulling copper without using Otter boards. I have 2 sets of duals made from 1 x 8 cedar and they pull decent but wondering if anyone has any better designs. mine are 28" long offset with a 30* at the nose. I've seen designs for 1x6 boards and even triple boards. just looking for any ideas. trying to make it through the winter blues Mike 'Bout Tine

I was wondering how is the Pine Grove boat launch. I have a 25' Trophy and was thinking about heading up that way during the week. Is the launch deep enough? Is there anything i need to know about it or is it pretty self explanitory?

I had the issue out of Fair Haven this last weekend. Riggers and Dipsies. Saturday I was 2 for 9, and Sunday I went 3 for 12. I was getting ready to throw my rods in the water and give up.

I have 2 riggers mounted on the corners and 2 mounted on the gunales. My question is what riggers should be run deepest? One of the corner riggers is my probe rigger. Should I run the 2 corner riggers the deepest and the 2 gunales up higher? I have 13 lb torpedos as well as 15 lb torpedos. which ones should I put the heavier weights on? Any suggestions? 'Bout Time Mike

Selling my 93 Renken Classic 230. Has a 4.3 ltr V6 which runs strong. Oil changed every 50 hours +/-. New starter in '09. New impeller and T-stat last year. (4 ) 6" tracks for riggers and rod holders. (2) 12V wired plug recepticles for riggers. wired for 2 batteries w/Perko switch. Custom radar arch with (2) 55 watt flood lights. New cushions in the cuddy. Removable rear jump seats. Interior shows some signs of wear but overall a great solid boat. Asking $4500 or B/O

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: 'Bout Time II ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): 7/17 Time on Water: 5:30am -9:30am Weather/Temp: sunny 70-80 Wind Speed/Direction: S/SE Waves: 1-3 Surface Temp: 72 Location: Straight of front LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 7 Total Boated: 6 Species Breakdown: KINGS Hot Lure: Green Silver E-Chip/Green Fly Trolling Speed: 2.2-3.0 Down Speed: 2.1-2.4 Boat Depth: 160-230 Lure Depth: 70-90 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Fishing started slow with a couple skippys, then about 7am the bite started. We ended the day going 6 for 7 losing one at the back of the boat. Best water was 160-190 with riggers set at 72,78,and 85 taking shots as well as wire divers at 210,224, and 236. All flashers/flys in green/white/silver.

Chris, I am using 2 Wise Deluxe Deck chairs. They are aluminum and failrly light weight. They both fit in the cuddy with all my rods and gear and other seat cushions as well. They are little pricey but are comfortable and worth it when you have 4 on the boat. Mike

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Bout Time ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): July 8th, 10th Time on Water: 5:30am - 9:00am Weather/Temp: sunny mid 70s-80s Wind Speed/Direction: North East, South East Waves: 2-5 Surface Temp: 68-70 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 10, 5 Total Boated: 8, 4 Species Breakdown: Kings, Coho, Steelhead and Lake trout Hot Lure: WhiteEchip white A Tom Mik fly Trolling Speed: 2.0-3.2 Down Speed: 2.0-2.3 Boat Depth: 150 - 230 Lure Depth: 90-120 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Fishing has been GREAT. Friday morning we went 8 for 10 with 3 kings, 3 coho, 1 steelhead, amd 1 laker. all fish were taken between 6am - 8:30am. couldnt keep all rods in water. White Echip White fly took 6 out of 10 hits for us. Sunday took out the Mrs and dad and we went 4 for 5 with 2 skippys, 2 majors. white with green dots and white green fly took 3 out of 5, Green Spin Dr, green Fly took the other 2. i worked same waypoints all week and never left my marks. started in 150 and turned aropund in 230. best water was 170-190 range. wire divers 290 - 340 and riggers from 110 - 140 all took fish.

just a touch west. almost straight out of chute

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Bout Time ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): 7/5 7/6 7/7 Time on Water: 5:30am - 9:00am every day Weather/Temp: sunny 80s Wind Speed/Direction: W / NW Waves: 2 -5 Surface Temp: 63-66 Location: slightly west of chute / straight out front LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 3 for 5 / 5 for 7 / 2 for 3 Total Boated:10 Species Breakdown: KINGS and Lakers Hot Lure: Die Hard MUP rig / Spin DRs w/ A-TOM-MIKs Trolling Speed: 2.0 - 3.2 Down Speed: 2.0 - 2.3 Boat Depth: 150 -250 Lure Depth: 90 - 130 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Things are set up almost perfect for this time of year. Lots af bait and fish around. Best water for me has been 190-220 range. Wire Dipsies out 330 - 360 with Green/Whits Spin Dr and Green A-Tom-Mik's have been the trick. riggers parked at 110- 140 have also taken fish. Suprising rig for me has been Die Hard MUP rig off rigger at 137 accounting for 4 out of 7 hits on one trip. Kings have been all 18 - 23 lb range. I did lose a "screamer" on a 340 wire diver that took all 1000' and kept going. . i will post pics when I download them

I upgraded the unit and it works great. Thank you for your support. Its nice to have a voice right from the company itself. the new switchfire mode shows awesome detail. what a difference. Thanks Again 'Bout Time Mike

How much for the wirleine rods? where are you located?

my unit is 3 years old. i will try the angle this weekend and if that doenst work maybe i will take you up on your offer Andy. Where at Port Bay are you docked?

I received this reply from another site that I posted the same question "Mike I have a 2352 and had the same problem. As was stated go to the hardware store and pick up some weather strip. I used 1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick. A ten foot roll is needed for each side. Place the strip on the high part closest to the fish box not in the trougth. At first it will hold the cover up a little but soon settles down even. This stopped the water going into the box from the rain and when I was the boat.

I have a trophy 2352 with 2 in-floor fish boxes. When it rains they both fill with water. they both drain to a catch basin and get pumped out but I was wondering is this normal. Can I put some kind of rubber seal to prevent them from collecting water? What about other boats with floor boxes, do they collect water? 'Bout Time Mike

i run 13 pounds A-Tom-Mik

I know there have been similar topics in the past, but I was wondering if anyone has had any problems picking up Torpedo shaped downrigger weights on their Fish Finders. I run a Humminbird 787 and I lose the weights after 40-50'. i havent tried adjusting the angle back yet just thought I'd ask first

AnglingAddict feel free to hit me on the radio when you are out. I am on the water every Friday - Sunday out of Fair Haven.

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: 'Bout Time ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):5/13 and 5/14 Time on Water:5/13 5pm - 7:30pm and 5/14 6am-noon Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: 1' or less Surface Temp: Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 5/13 6 for 9 and 5/14 2 for 3 Total Boated: Species Breakdown:5/13 all northerns 5/14 coho and steelhead Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: Down Speed: Boat Depth: 10-190' Lure Depth: surface to 50 down ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== On friday Afternoon I took my Dad and Uncle out in the bay for some Pike fishing. we were 6 for 9 and lost a BIG Walleye at the boat. On Saturday morning we heading west looking fo browns and had one release on a goby spoon off rigger down 4 over 12' but came unbuttoned. We trolled for next 2 hours without a touch. picked up and headed out to 100 plus. At 160 we took a small coho of the boards pulling a custom taped purple spoon. At 170 we took a nice Steelhead on a 2 color core off the borad pulling an orange dodger / green fly. The fish fought hard for a liitle bit then just gave up and came in on the surface. when I netted the fish it appeared that something had bitten its tail during the fight. It was still bleeding when I brought it in. The closest it came to our prop was 10'. I saw another report about this same thing. what is eating or trying to eat the steelhead?

I was able to move up and couldn't pass up the deal. 25.5' hardtop, kicker motor, auotpilot, track system, and washdown. Thanks to Chris "Irish Knots" for the deal. so far this has been a great platform to fish off. Still getting things in place that work for me but I almost have it dialed in.

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: 'Bout Time ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s): this weekend Time on Water: Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: Surface Temp: Location: Fair Haven LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: Total Boated: Species Breakdown: Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: Down Speed: Boat Depth: Lure Depth: I took the last 2 weeks off to take care of Family Functions and heading back down Thursday night. I was wondering if the inshore fishing is still solid or things have moved out? any update is appreciated