TyeeTanic

Sk8man, mono stretches, so wouldn't that possibly put the wire out of sync with the line guide? I use braid, I think on my Convector 30D's I get about 100 ft or so on, and then the full 1000 ft of 7 strand wire on (30 lb), that get's the reel almost full.

Taloras if you can drop the cash. They will last you almost forever (a long time).

I had 2 eagle claws star fires split in half on me. No the drag wasn't too tight. They couldn't handle the load above the reel. Never had a problem with taloras.

I bought the 8ft taloras. I like my wire dipsy rods longer to get over the rigger rods.

Shimano talora. Just got two of them this past summer. They are awsome.

HDS8 at the current price - is the best buy.

Just booked. The rate is up to $79 already.

Lowrance HDS8 Gen 2 is now on sale. Lowrance HDS7 touch is what I have, it's a great unit. Simrad NSS8 is also a great unit.

Haha, I've had those days too. Thankfully not many. But then I get a message that one of my friend's husband, who is only 41, passed away suddenly. And that is a bomb, heart dropping thing to hear. Then all this "bad" stuff that happens to us become irrelevant, and you're just glad to be alive, and the kids and wife are all safe. Take care, and enjoy it while you can!

Taloras? That's what I'm buying next.

Yes, I agree, the natural reproduction should be good this year with cold temps and lots of water. I still think the count was a bit lower than previous years (don't ask me to prove it, it's my gut feel). Mainly because there's too many bait fish out there - seems to be an imbalance right now. Anyhow, the class after this year's run should be great. Can't wait to see what happens in 3 years.

Tim, how much are you willing to spend? I have a Raven rod, so do many of the guys I fish with, they are GREAT! But will set you back around $250. Mark

Tim, I signed up and paid, along with a friend, a few days ago. When should we expect to get the confirmation email?

From what I hear they are still sending 500,000 eggs your way. Did you hear differently?

I would strongly recommend either the Lowrance hds touch 7 or the Simrad NSS8. They are both great units and about the same width. The NSS8 screen is about 1" higher from top to bottom. I just got the Lowrance touch and it is a great unit.

I've been using my scotty rod holders with mag dipsies for the past 4 years. No problems, lots of pull going at 2.8 mph fishing salmon on Lake o. Hooked and landed a 35 lb King on them.

I've used scotty rod masters for 4 years now. No problems.