magic7777

As many of you know I have moved to Florida and in need of some help with choosing a transducer. The boat is a 22ft SeaFox viper and I will be fishing inshore and off shore. On Garmins site my choices are Airmar  P66, Airmar TM260, All in one HD-ID and Down Vu (Chirp ?) Chepo Plastic mount Transducer, Airmar TM150M.  Is there a Garmin or Airmar Rep in the group ? I need to decide this by the end of Sunday so I can let the marina know. Thanks guys and gals you never let me down.

Dave 716-864-3674

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Pulled the same with me.

Grouper cheeks for me

Try this place http://lakeviewmotelandcottage.com/ never heard any complaints but probable full.

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John I had the same problem as you. I called him because I couldn't find it. He told me the store was on the road going to the pier. If I find it tomorrow I will let you know. Dave

Also make sure you have a valid credit card. This is the only form of payment for the minimum fine per violation of 1,000 dollars. Not sure if that is American or Canadian.

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Ray maybe we can meet up down there. Been real busy with getting the house ready to sell. I will be in North Port. Any one looking for a lake house near Wilson give a yell. Dave 716-864-3674

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Thanks Mark! I didn't think the rubber band idea would work but had to ask. I think I will just change one of the 300 to a 200 and work it that way. Picked up the boat yesterday and getting ready for my last fling on the lake in the spring derbys coming up. Moving to Florida so it might be awhile before I get back up to fish with you guys. Thanks again

Dave

High stacked releases on the outside riggers are great for rigger rods on steelhead in mid summer. I also run a stealth for picky kings who are ball shy. 200 copper 40 feet above the ball and you can use flashers on that but not at the ball on any riggers. Too much chance for major FUBAR. If running many longline sets of copper as I do (3 - 4) I keep all forward presentations at the ball spoons as they are the shortest of all your deployment and first to come up past your long lines. Depends on what the fish's mood is..sometimes they like the noise of riggers. ..sometimes a quiet meal slipping 200 feet away or more is appealing. Your divers will give you the first clues to quiet appeal.

Stacking a short copper on an outboard rigger keeps it out of the chute and down out of netting work. If you do hook a fish on a spoon off the ball it may cross the copper but not twirling it up with a flasher. If it runs long you can clear it off the stacker or just drop the ball deep 100ft or more quickly depending on initial strike zone and carry the copper down to a safe depth.

Two advantages..One you still keep that copper running. Two ...After you net that spoon fish you pop the stacked rigger copper off before bringing the ball up and as you bring that ball up and remove the stacker release the 200 copper sitting in its rod holder climbs the water column and possibly grabs another king on its way.

Then to reset just put the spoon back 40 down..Attach stacker...reel the copper backing in and clip the backing in the release. Then do it again..repeatability is key!

Mark

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Hi Mark, When you use the copper stacked is it a dedicated 200 or could it be a 300 or a shortened 300. If it were a shortened 300 how would you attach the copper ? Rubber band ? Thanks Dave

ur welcome magic7777. Ive been going to Port Charlotte for a long time. Will be there in April & May, the fishing gets real good there in the spring. Venice is real nice, We visit there a lot by car and boat through the inter coastal.  

pjumper you have a PM. Thanks Dave

Captain joe miller, fish galore offshore out of Venice. Don't waste your time on the party boats.

Thanks tmdroc I have heard pros and cons about the party boats. Guess you get what you pay for like any other place. I will ck out Captain Joe miller when I get down there.  Dave

Port Charlotte is a bit south of Venice, but might be worth a trip. Try www.fishinfranks.com lots of great info for the area

pjumper Thanks this is just the info I am looking for. Do you spend much time down there ? His web site looks really good for help. I will ck out the store when I get down there looks cool. Thanks alot Dave

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I've been running 50# big game for the leader between diver and flasher for years now.

Tim does this mean no snubber ? You use the big game to absorb the shock of the 39lb king then

Thanks Dave

I agree with hawkeye. I live up the road and have sent many people there for fishing and other things. Never heard one complaint. Not fancy just clean and reasonable. You also have Ray's and Bandana's in the area for food and cocktails. http://lakeviewmotelandcottage.com/

Dave

Great Job !

Thanks Locoman. Big Mike has a lot of info ! You have a PM   Dave

Very nice Rod

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I've also been on the Miss Pass-a-grille, a party boat, a couple times now. Capt Randy and Brooklyn/Rich run it out of St. Pete Beach, probably about an hour from Venice. Caught a pile of fish each time and the crew keeps it interesting too.

Thanks Andy