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  1. Sk8man
    Nice work Kevin
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    It is always interesting to see the other side of an issue and to see the rationale used to justify one's opinions and actions. The problem with the above "rationalization is that it first omits a glaring fact and that is that the fish resources are PUBLIC resources not the product of man made efforts and investment and the profit from it should actually belong to the public not private personal enterprise. Even more interesting yet distasteful is the attempt to discredit the students as being "indoctrinated" when in fact they appear to be much more enlightened than many adults on this issue, and are taking responsible action toward bringing about a solution to a vexing problem through responsible legitimate channels. They and their thoughtful teacher should be applauded not denigrated. They are talking about sport fishermen selling perch not licensed commercial fishermen and they are calling attention to a complex of both existing and potential problems that can affect us all as sport fishermen and I for one commend them for it. The "red herring" approach above bringing out the "American work ethic", the "free enterprise system", and "moms apple pie" as an excuse for reaping the benefits that actually belong to the public at large as a resource to be sheparded into the future for other generations needs to be seen for just what it is through its thin disguise - selfish behavior.
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    I think you're going to love the Opti my 135 Opti is more economical than my old 35 horse and it trolls down better too (if I need to use it).
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    Wouldn't be great chancing getting out and then have the ice go out through the channel so you can't get back in....
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    When the salmon aren't hitting maybe we should suspect "overdose"? Better than blaming ourselves for screwing up I guess What next (I didn't really ask that did I?)
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    :lol:
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    Poor guy.....we really feel for ya missing all this great fishing and weather back here Nick enjoy!
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    Is that knot just for lakers Brian?
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    Ditto
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    I think the direction may depend on where you can find any temp increase (even a degree or two can make the difference). Sometimes they are in VERY shallow so boards can be the ticket and the shallower the water usually the warmer it may be in the Spring. As bazooka Joe said a split shot or two can get things under the surface a bit and ifplaced a couple or three ft above the lure they can keep the grass and debris from your lure itself too. I'd be running lines further back than usual away from turbulence and motor noise etc.and the use of a little lighter than usual lines or leaders (8-10 lb test) fluoro leaders. A one color would work fine and possibly even run off the downrigger 5 ft down or so and 50-75 ft back depending on water depth. If the power plant is running there may be a temp break near there and it could be a "magnet" for the browns. If there is colored water I'd be running in and out of the outside edge of it also. Start with a combination of sticks and spoons and decide from there whatever is working. Get an early AM start and move deeper and toward bottonm as the sun comes higher.
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    Leaches, red worms (manure worms), nightcrawlers, liver, small chunks of shrimp that are starting to go bad. They are bottom feeders primarily so a two hook setup one located about 6 inches up ion 6 -8 lb fluoro leader from a 1/4/ to 1/2 oz bell sinker (depending on how far you need to cast) and the other about 12 inches up either using a 2 inch loop on the line or tied directly. When tied directly you can feel them right away.Gold aberdeen hooks in size #4 (they are relatively fine wire so they don't feel them as readily). If fishing in real shallow a weighted pencil bobber rig can work too with a small jig set about 3ft down. Often the best time is when a slight southerly wind is blowing toward you
  12. Sk8man
    Great idea Chad and the site looks good as well as being very functional. Always takes time and perseverance to get things tweaked the way you want them.
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    Yep. We've done it for years but in a different way. We use our Seth Green rods with a set of cowbells and a 2 lb sinker on a 2 ft drop line suspended from a three way swivel and drag it across the bottom with a peanut or Spin N Glow behind the cowbells. Worst case scenario is that the sinker hangs up and snaps the 20 lb test drop line
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    The chain thing could be done but it is risky as it could hang up on something even more easily than the ball and it would be stronger than your cable and connection probably so bye bye if it hangs up. Back in the 70's when I first started downrigging I tried attractors short off the ball (from it) and it didn't seem to do much in the way of increased fish but I tangled with my release a couple times (on turns) and that was it for me .
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    Looking good and it was a day for hardcores for sure
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    Nothing like the "OLD school" methods
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    Use a piece of noodle on the connector so it floats
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    WTG Mike. How many came on the copper?
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    Electric start/alternator?
  20. Sk8man
    Ditto for the Finger Lakes as well for what Gambler said.
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    Possibly the low CHIRP if down at or near the 70 khz operating frequency of the Fish Hawk I would think.
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    I didn't realize that the Big Jon's came with that creative base......you can cook your fish up right on the boat Sorry I just couldn't resist that one
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    For the folks that are new to this sport and/or who may not have the $$$ to buy the latest and greatest gizmo: Forgive me but I think the guy got kinda wound up in his analogy and forgot to discuss what the actual value of CHIRP is and the reason for all the simultaneous frequencies. The basic purpose as contrasted with your older traditional unit and transducer is that the increased information returning to the CHIRP unit leads to better target resolution (e.g. clarity of the "picture") as well as better separation of targets (e.g. being able to distinguish between a clump of baitfish near a school of bait from a fish located there or fish positioned near each other from a single "clump"). Whether this function is absolutely critical to your own fishing situation is another matter and it comes into play in deciding whether you actually need it or a new unit and transducer. By the way, you can't just add the CHIRP transducer to a traditional unit to achieve it because the unit can't interpret the multiple signals. For the charter guys CHIRP may be a good option and although it may enhance the viewing for the avid sport fisherman should you get rid of your current unit? I think not. A lot of this is marketing hype as far as creating the feeling of "necessity" or "must have" to sell their products. Even being able to discern bait from fish although important is not going to necessarily put fish or the big ones for that matter in the boat but learning to use what you have properly and effectively, learning from the information you receive and adapting to the situation, and learning to effectively use and adjust your fishing equipment in response to that information is far more important.
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    You could do it carefully by using a set of graduated stones with honing oil and finish up on ceramic.
  25. Sk8man
    Rick mentioned something real important about night fishing. No matter how well you know the body of water you are on at night it is VERY disorienting because all your normal landmarks are gone especially as the night wears on and a lot of shore lights go off too. The importance of a reliable compass and GPS and or radar is critical. If in a small boat it becomes essential to stay fairly near shore.
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