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From what info I found on this forum and iBoat, one snap swivel attaches to the end of the downrigger cable, the other to the ball. Then it gets fuzzy for me... You take your main line (?) or you take your leader (?) and make a few wraps around the inside cylinder of the release (which end, white or black?), and tighten down the cap to adjust the spring tension that holds down the line? Can someone enlighten me please? Thanks!! [ Post made via Android ]

Ended up getting an older model EasiTroll from Agentorange last night for $70 with a walker release and a 10lb ball. Thanks for all the recommendations!

That adds some confidence, thank you! How long of a run is it out of Sandy Creek? It's not much farther for me than to I-Bay.

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Braved Canandaigua and Keuka in the past few weeks. Winds were under 8mph, and weather was fair; even with some rambunctious boat traffic, felt pretty safe in my little 16'-er! Now, reading the amazing reports from Lake O, I've got King fever and I'm sort of obsessed with the idea of going out there and catching one of those monsters... So, if there's such a thing, can someone recommend a "safer" area where to go out of on Lake O in a smaller boat? The I-bay launch is closest to where I live. How far out will I have to go before I hit fishable depths? I'll invest in a VHF radio and try to befriend someone on a larger boat just for safety's sake... Thanks for the continuing advice...

So... I am chuckling a little to myself re-reading this post. After the recent trip to Keuka Lake I verified that neither the fishfinder nor my eyes (or brain) were broken. It's just that it's kind of hard to try to make out fish hooks or bait clouds when they ain't there! Turns out I just had to get out on a lake where there is some good activity, is all. But, that tutorial is definitely great, nevertheless!

Try silver soldering them shut

Haven't had the... proverbial... to get out on Lake O (yet) but have braved Keuka and Canandaigua with great success. So, I'd say mostly the Finger Lakes... Currently I have a 4-dipsy setup going, the outside two on 3 setting and the inside two on 0. If the water cooperates and I don't make any sharp turns I do all right not getting them all tangled, but I can't help but want to be like "the big boys" and get myself a rigger.

Ain't that the universal truth! So, I got one vote for each of the Cannons so far and one recommendation to get something that can handle 15lb weights (which doesn't fit any of the choices above). Mkaay...

Amazon is currently running a 20% off all Sports & Outdoors items if you have an Amazon Rewards card, and I want to splurge on a downrigger. I have a small 16' shallow V boat, so I can't have something massive. I am also looking to spend no more than $130-$150 with tax. Here are some options below. What else would I need besides one of these? I think they all come with 100'-150' of steel cable, plus releases. I assume I'd need some balls? Anything else? Thanks! Cannon Lake Troll $130 Cannon Easi-Troll HS $174 Scotty Depthmaster Display $157 Scotty Laketroller Display $83

What an awesome awesome story and one proud father! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

6:30am to 10am. Was a little nervous at first taking out our small boat on a bigger lake (only done Hemlock and Canadice before), but it handled quite well. Limited with 6 LTs totaling 14lbs or so by 10am and the weather started turning sour. Trolled the west side from Branchport south to the bluff and back. Had a 4-dipsy spread going, in 80-100 FOW. Everything we put down caught a fish. Watermelon seed NK 28, a gold NK 28 and two purple and green spindoc/fly combos (not that great with the names). After skunking out the past two visits to Canadice, this was a refreshing trip.

How busy is the launch at the Guyanoga (sp) Creek? 6 cars max? Thinking of heading there tomorrow morning. [ Post made via Android ]

no, but that's an option. but how would a hemlock size boat and motor handle in I bay? [ Post made via Android ]

True, honeoye and conesus will be swamped for the next couple days. Might be worth giving hemlock a shot [ Post made via Android ] Honeoye as well??? Gah! Where on Hemlock? Southern end weeds?

You think this could be a problem on Conesus? (We were planning on going tonight): "Ring of Fire (7/3 at dark): In celebration of Independence Day, the cottages and homes around the lake light up bonfires, flares and fireworks the night before." (http://nyfalls.com/lakes/conesus.html)

A friend of mine wants to go night fishing for walleyes... I've never fished for walleyes before - what's the best lake to go to? I know many say Oneida or Erie but that's a bit of a drive, plus I only have a small boat. Would you go to Conesus, Honeoye or Hemlock? Any tips? Thanks much!

Is there something special to "gettin 'em glowing," or is exposure to light for a few minutes enough?

As long as this thread's turning into a thread about jigging, I wanted to respond to this... I'm not sure about others but if you "strip" fishing down to catching fish, I think some people might "come over to the dark side." However it's a lot more than just that, at least for me. It's fun trolling around a lake. You get to enjoy a slow boat ride, look around and enjoy the sights, AND catch fish, if you know what you're doing. You also don't have to be constantly "doing something" and can enjoy a sandwich or a beer without feeling like you're wasting your time if your jig isn't in the water or else you're going to miss "the big one." I still really do want to at least be able to make a choice, knowing that I can catch fish with both methods, and do each depending on the day.

That is some great tutorial all in one spot there, thanks Hermit!!! One thing I didn't see is what, in my mind, is the biggest hurdle or time waster. Maybe it's just so obvious that it doesn't require a mention, but how do you FIND the spot where you settle in and decide to do some jigging? Do you just move around at slow speed watching your FF window until you hit a concentration of fish?

You rock! There goes my night...

Not sure if this is the best area to post but in case people didn't know (I just found this), there's a $10 Mail in rebate on 300yd spools of Stealth line, so a 300yd spool of Braid will be $13 after rebate at FishUSA. I don't think it matters where you purchase it from but the link below is hosted by FishUSA. Link to rebate below: http://www.fishusa.com/TackleShop/Asset ... e%20TP.pdf With how much money we spend on this hobby, I figure every bit helps.

How does one become good at this? The little boat I bought came with an Eagle Fisheasy 245. I've read the manual for it but I still have no confidence that I really know how to read what I see on the screen. I don't use the dummy Fish Track mode, since I'm trying to learn "the real way." Are there any good tutorials online or anything that would make me better at this? Thanks!

x2. All I've managed to be able to get jigging is see my jig falling and going up in the fish finder window. That was fun. Yup.

LMAO! Way to think out of the box!!