Hooked on Kings

It seems I have had more trouble when water is clear catching browns, I tie my stick baits on and use a #1 coastlock on all spoons. I did use the swivels on the sticks but found we got more action when we started tying them on. I have not used the snaps so not sure if they effect the action or not. 

If you really want to go stealthy try tying them on, there is really no need for a snap only for changing baits and retying only takes a minute. Only need swivels for spoons.

Look at the box you bought the chip in, I have Navionics HotMaps premium and it covers from Michigan to Maine and down to South Carolina ( the whole north east ). I would think yours covers the same area.

That makes me feel like spring is here knowing someone is getting out catching some..... nice job!!!!

I use Mercruiser 25 - 40 synthetic blend, I think it holds up better to the long hours of trolling all day. I have also used Quicksilver blend as well, both work well.

can't wait, this winter is killing me, nice video.

thanks guys

Having trouble find torpedo wire, I normally use 19 strand smoke. Are they out of business or does anyone know where I can find some. appreciate any help locating it, thanks.

I will give starting closer a try, this makes perfect sense. I haven't read Dan's books but I have Keating on kings one and two. Would it be worth it to also own the book, I have heard there is more detailed info in his books. Thanks for the advice and good luck to everyone this season, that's if the ice ever melts.....Lol.   

Did well on Ontario salmon last year but one thing I need to improve on is zeroing in on salmon earlier in the day. Most mornings I get my presentation out in around 100' at sun up and troll north until I find bait or marks on the graph. At that point I will start a east to west troll and a S type trolling pattern. It just seems many mornings I don't get on the fish until mid morning and then the early bit is over before I can fill my box. Anything I'm doing wrong or any help you can give I would like to hear from you guys. This year should be easier with a probe system but having never used it I'm sure you could give me some good advice with that as well. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.    

One thing no one mentioned is using trolling bags, this really helps calm the bounce and helps with speed control. I still don't like fishing in rough seas but if the fish are biting I'll hang in there. 

Well pulled the trigger and purchased the Smart Troll system, speaking with the owner via e-mail he seems to be straight up and willing to stand behind his product. Ordered the plus package that comes with two speed/temp/depth probes. The probes with speed won't be available until April but I won't need them until May anyway. He said if for some reason they are still not ready he would send the temp/depth until the probes with speed are available. I will keep you informed on company service and how the product performs.  

Thanks for all the feedback, maybe even more confused now. I really wanted to pull the trigger on the Smart Troll, looks like I will do more research before making that final decision. I haven't fished any tourneys so that's not a big issue but sounds like Smart Troll is still working out some bugs. Thanks again.

Happy new year may 2014 be safe and even better fishing year than last........   :beer:   .......        had to edit it might have more than just 4 lol 

Well, I know even less about the Depth raider but I would like to know more about any product available. Does the raider require coated cable and what's the total cost for the system. I'm just looking to get the biggest bang for the buck. thanks for the reply.

Nice to know that the Fish Hawk is durable and trustworthy, thanks for the info. Could someone share info on the smart troll system, again I appreciate your help. 

last season I wanted to buy a probe, Fish Hawk or Smart Troll couldn't decide so waiting one more year to get more feedback on the smart troll system. I would appreciate any advice as to which one to buy or pros and cons on each. Thanks for any info you can provide.

Welcome !!!!!

Spent a week fishing out sandy we found most were on 68

Nice job .... Thanks for the report

I would tell you to take off the snubber if your using all mono it has plenty of stretch, to much stretch you will have trouble tripping them. You should follow others instruction and buy some 30lb wire it has no stretch and your hook up rate compared mono is so much better especially when you need to get deep. Like King Slammin said you will never get as deep with mono as you can with wire.  

Nice....thanks for the report.

Awesome king.... Nice job

Nice ...... Love it when the kids a bringing in a good fish .....good job

Nice video and great job out there!!!!!