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For the limited use of the recreational angler on a budget, I think the Magda's are a good option. I have 45's on 2 wire Dipsy rigs and they work great. If I was a charter captain and pounding on them everyday I can see that they could become an issue, but for limited outings a year IMHO you should be good to go.

Put the full 1000' feet of wire on each reel, then you don't have to worry about backing, knots, etc...

Where can you find a second set of keels?

10-4 good to know.

Thank you very much for the info. Tim, Will Blood Run be coming to the ELOTSA show or just the one in Lockport? THX, DJ

Good to hear. I have a 300 spool that will be put on before spring. My next one will probably be a 500 if the copper can hold up to the releases. I definitely like the flexibility on one rod. Will 500 fit on a size 45 Okuma or would you suggest something bigger? Thx for all the info, DJ

I was under the impression that if I wanted to run the coppers off the boards it was a bad idea to hook the releases to the copper itself? As they would wear on the copper and cause it to break. I agree and understand the spray painting distances for running it down the chute, but didn't think it was a good idea do run it off the board without attaching the board to the backing.

10-4. I'm doing that now as well. Heavy stuff to a light leader for spoons, and direct to the flashers. Otherwise you get a line of snot. I was just hoping there was a "Miracle Drug" I hadn't heard of and thought I would ask Getting Cabin Fever Bad

You're right Rob, I was talking about the coated mono. So you think it is tough enough for leadcore and up to say a 450 copper? I really don't have much interest in running coppers much longer than that. Also, does anyone ever split a copper? For example, putting 10-20 ft of mono at the 300 mark of a 450 copper to in effect get 2 rigs out of one rod. Or is that basically tackle suicide?? I am on a limited budget (like everyone else ) so the more i can do with less the better.

If you are going to tape some spoons, we have done very well with the Dirty white boy pattern, as well as small copper spoons. Chicken wing, etc...

Is it better than comparable to power pro? It sure is cheaper!

Looking to rig up a couple copper, core, and dipsy rigs over the winter and was just wondering if anyone had tried this stuff? Good or Bad?

I will try to make it to one, but with young twins you never know! Could someone ask if there is something that can be done about the ridiculously low winter water levels in our beloved fingerlakes? Many of the launches are unuseable even if they are ice free. Even extending the concrete ramp pads would be one step that could help if the lake levels cannot be raised. Thanks, DJ

Just wondering what type/brand line anyone has had luck with? I really don't like the flea flicker because it twists so bad, especially with F/F. I fish the fingers as well as Ontario and Erie. Pulling in a smaller fish from the fingers on 20-30# line isn't very sporting IMHO, but thanks to the darn fleas it seems to have become a necessity. I am just looking for a way to add more stealth to the pattern once the fleas show up. Thanks, DJ

Firetiger thunder sticks alewife stinger black/orange metallic thunderstick

I've got a buddy who is thinking about buying a boat. Looking for something to troll with in the 20-24 ft range. Hardtop/cuddy. Anyone know of anything available or websites he can cruise through to look at whats around? Thanks, DJ

Scott, Thats funny. I was thinking the exact same thing. DJ

I ended up getting the Dan Keating Books and DVD's for xmas presents! My wife heard me talking about them for someone else and low and behold I found them under the tree!! The books are great reads with tons of info. The DVD's are good but don't go into anywhere near the detail the books do. I read the books first and then watched the DVD's, that helped me vsiualize what I was reading. If you can swing it I would definitely recommend the combo, but if you are only going to get one or the other I would definitely choose the books. Screamin' Reels, DJ

NOAA Weather Report Just In: Temps for friday 40- 45. Light and Variable winds out of the south Waves 1-2 ft. Translation: Hotter than Hell! Winds NW 45-50 mph Waves: Death and Apocalyptic!

Sounds good thanks. Merry Xmas!

I ordered a bunch of stuff last thursday. I was just wondering when I could expect it to arrive? Thx, DJ

Dukdog, Did you find those online or did you go to a store? I looked on their website and it didn't really say anything about fishing supplies? DJ

Bandrus, I guess I didn't explain it well. I have never had rigger wires tangle either. I meant 2 stacked rods on one rigger getting tangled together. DJ