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I always wondered why the big push on the temps?? If my sonar shows a grouping of fish at a particular water depth then that's where I go. I don't care about the temperature. Just my opinion. [ Post made via iPhone ]

Using braid only. I guess that will get them down a bit further than using mono...but I guess i'll need to do a little adjustment to the ratio as braid in the 25lb variety is thinner in diameter than 25 mono. I dont intend to do wire as I dont want to completely change my poles out with ones that will accept wire. You dont need to change poles. Just heat the tip, pull it off and put a twilli tip on. There like 9 bucks, You will want to run wire after you take your first diver shot and your cant reel any line in from fleas. Trust me Again I'm new to all this. What's this "flea" talk about? [ Post made via iPhone ]

Using braid only. I guess that will get them down a bit further than using mono...but I guess i'll need to do a little adjustment to the ratio as braid in the 25lb variety is thinner in diameter than 25 mono. I dont intend to do wire as I dont want to completely change my poles out with ones that will accept wire.

Found the answer to my question! I bought the Walker Deeper DIvers from fish usa for 10.99 a piece. I got the 107mm model that dives to 70 feet. I was comparing them with the Luhr Jensons and the walker brand received better reviews and looked a bit sturdier from pictures. Hope I made a good choice in diver. First time trying this stuff and will be getting into Lake ontario for the first time this spring! I got two clear ones and 1 firetiger. How long a leader should I run off them? Length of fishing pole? or longer and just handline it in till I can reach it with the net?

Are there any dipsy divers or divers in general that will also go out to the sides of your boat? I want to avoid having to buy both planers AND divers. Any that you can recommend?

Name: Jeff Location:Massena, ny Home Port: Boat Name/Type:21 Carolina Skiff I fish for: walleye, but gonna try browns! ================== Lived in upstate ny for 4 years. Came from a saltwater background in Delaware but have learned freshwater fishing on the st Lawrence. Stumbled on this site and noticed there is some great fishing less than 2 hours away! Plan on doing the trip a few times this year. Just not sure where I should launch at in order to catch some browns! [ Post made via iPhone ]

Then with that thinking lets throw our electronics away too! I wonder how they caught fish without them. Wink! Catchem up! [ Post made via iPhone ]

Im planning on bottom bouncing for browns while they are in shallow. How long of a leader length should I use? I was thinking 3-5 feet of 12 pond Flurocarbon. [ Post made via iPhone ]

Thanks again guys! Sounds like bottom bouncers will work for the spring but come summer I'd need a different tactic. Thanks for educating me! [ Post made via iPhone ]

Another question. Why wouldnt a bottom bouncer work to get the lures down? I'm new so give me the bad news on this cheap route I'm suggesting! [ Post made via iPhone ]

What's a slider? And what's with a wire diver? I see the divers at bass pro online but no wires on it. [ Post made via iPhone ]

Once again great guys here. Thanks for the info. A rookie like me appreciates it. I'll definitly look for those you pointed out in the classifieds. [ Post made via iPhone ]

I was considering 2 of these and upsizing to a 12 pound ball..... http://www.basspro.com/Cannon-LakeTroll ... 1035/72265 Would these not be good? [ Post made via iPhone ]

Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate everything I can get. I googled the divers and it seems that the downriggers would be more precise but the pricier option. Since I'm not concerned with the price, I'll go with the 2 downriggers, which will help me get deeper this summer. I'll also buy some divers to experiment. Is there any other equipment I'll need? I have the poles, the downriggers comes with 100ft cable and an 8 pound ball. Another poster stated 12 pound at least so I will upgrade there. Anything else? I read alot on releases, is the releases part of a dr package? Again, total noob. Appreciate the help. [ Post made via iPhone ]

How deep do they go by summer? I wasn't wanting to spend a lot so I was going with the basic at first. I have no experience with divers either. Can you link me to that product? Thanks for all info! I'm trying to learn.