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thanks. I haven't had the experience in the 221 Islander yet here on my waters to determine what is comfortable or not. we rarely get above the 2' chop range which is no big deal at all in this craft. Would like to hear from other 221V Islander owners their comfort zones

Are these the ratcheting multi sets? That is what I am looking into

ok, what does everyone use to connect Fireline (as your mainline) to your flourocarbon. I havent tried it yet but my brother has and his results have been that the fireline cuts the flourocarbon. i.e. hooks fish looses fish reels line in...breaksoff clean at the knot

Ok, so will be my first trip to Lake O this summer. Most likely Fair Haven. 221 Islander. 9.9 kicker, GPS, Fixed VHF etc. What should I be listening to on the radio/tv the night before or early am before heading out? i.e. For my size craft, is there a report to listen to to get info on conditions and such? What times of the year are typically windy and choppy/rollers and when is it "typically" calmer?

Been looking into fair haven myself. I guess there are docks you can rent but not 100 percent sure

there is that! oh boy, always something that is for sure. Must have been some good rollers then?

So there is no automatic bilge pump on the boat? Glad to hear everything worked out ok..

Rigged up my two dr rods with30lb big game and tied my first Albright knot using about 12 feet of flouroclear leader. Was prett easy really. Ran 18lb leader. Overkill for my lake but wanna get used to the rods etc.

you get that islander in the h2o yet ill crappie?

I drove past a islander 191 I would guess mid 1990's 4 sale a few towns over from me today. If anyone is interested I will stop and get the specifics for you. If interested send me a pm with your email address

those seem pretty big for a fillet knife?

If your staying at a campground why arent you cooking there???? What kind of camping is this??>

it is my understanding that you shouldnt attach the lead core to the release though something about the dacron sheath will wear out? I am thinking about running 5 colors on each of my lead rods and backing with 30lb big game

I took one charter on Lake O awhile back. was a good boat a good captain etc. No complaints. was interesting though as we met the Captain on the dock next to his boat. we waited for oh maybe 5 minutes. He kept saying "My Mate" should have been here already...said it over and over, then it was the well, Iwill try calling...nothing..then he says well, we have to head out...I kind of figured that he knew all along that his mate wasent gonna show up..which the three of us on the charter didnt really care. We helped navigate and let lines out etc.. He also got a tip, $100

nope. not lookin good for this year either. just purchased airfare to Disney...Wife keeps hitting me up for things!