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Has anyone tried metered braid for divers or other applications with non-linecounter reels? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I’ve never tried the Mustad Thor, mainly because they don’t sell it locally where I live. Reading some reviews and product info, it appears to have a smoother profile than other braids and is quieter through the rod guides. For the price, it might be worth a try. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

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What are you guys using for line on your mooching set-ups? Regarding poles, I have also been updating my board poles with 8ft 6in Okuma Dead Eye telescoping rods. Their action is just about perfect for a rod in that price range.

Breezy 1, nice to see you guys back in the downrigger business. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

LOL!!!! The lake trout where I'm from (northern Lake Huron and Superior) taste amazing.

The Lexa 400 with the line counter looks like an amazing reel. Perfect for pike and musky.

West System G-Flex epoxy should work too, in combination with plastic runners. People use the G Flex for plastic kayaks. I've used it on my flat bottom boat with success. Of course, I'm not dragging the boat across ice. But it does get pushed through sand and rock quite a bit.

Yeah The stock changes about every other day when I check. I usually just search for ‘Saltist’ when I open the website. I picked up a few 30s and a 50. Some days they show nothing and some they have the two reels or all three. The 40 hasn’t been on sale. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Yes, I'd like to try bottom bouncing wire dipseys this summer. So far downrigger bouncing has been very effective. Thanks for the tip Tyee II.

As of tonight Cabela's has Saltist line counter 30s and 50s still on sale. $119 for the 30's and $149 for the 50's. If they don't show up, keep checking. I've seen them come and go about 5 times now over the past several weeks....they keep placing them in stock. Don't bother calling to check stock, customer service only has access to the same website screens you do. I'm sure eventually they will sell out.

I put a Sporttec SE Sport 300 on a 70hp/16 ft fiberglass. Works GREAT. A very high quality, one-piece design. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Interesting. Thanks guys. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Wow looks like a good day. Crappie are my #1 pan fare fish, especially in the winter. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I’d like to set up some dual purpose wire rigs as well. Does anyone use wire for other divers such as jet divers for walleye? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Welcome! I’m from the far east end of the UP and fish mainly lake trout on Huron, along with all other species on the borders of Superior, Huron, and Michigan. This is the best site on the net, period. Great knowledgeable people who share tips and tricks based on time-tested experience. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

LOL. Right on - my best ice fishing rod was a homemade stick with a piece of black tip up braid attached. That’s after taking time to drill a hole by hand with a dull cup shape hand auger or finding spots where ice shacks had been. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I use a handheld depth sounder, but I don’t use a fishfinder very often, as I mainly fish shallower water. Ice fishing is just like hunting. It takes effort to get ready but the experience is worth it - takes your mind off of everyday life. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I mounted an old set of Cannons (and now I have a newer set) to a 6” piece of track using bolts and mounted it as far forward so I can still reach the back end with the arms and also be comfortable working the downrigger. This is on a sea nymph 19.5, which is a similar design. I used Traxstech track and a 6” swivel base. The boat is also used for tubing so taking the riggers off is more convenient with track. The riggers are almost in line with the rear cross member of the transom area. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Ok, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Sounds great, Hard Knox. I have a Saltist LC 50 waiting for a similar set-up, I will probably add the 19 strand as well. I’m interested to know how you made your connections to the mono and braid. A haywire loop with shrink tube? Thanks for any info. I’ve been using leadcore for years and would like to add stainless and copper to the mix. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United