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So are they meant more for meat rigs or for flies. I noticed that the fish shaped ones in different brands tend to be used more for meat. I would like to get my flasher/fly program set this year. I run a mix of all different kinds of 8" blades and SDs with flies. I just need to settle on a single brand or 2 to get things dialed in.

Anyone see the new Fishhawk display unit yet? Was in the last issue of Great Lakes Angler. Here are some of the features: - Ability to send the display via bluetooth to your smartphone - Surface speed has been added back on the XD - Can log each fish caught with the actual readings from the unit at the time of the catch on your phone - Red/Orange back light instead of blue I bought my X4D last summer brand new....and looks like Im going to have to upgrade already. I really didnt like having to use GPS speed to read the currents (surface vs current speed) so will be nice to have surface speed on the unit. The catch log is also a great feature since it will really help dial in setups.

What do you recommend for Lake Michigan salmon for leadcore leaders? 30lb or 20lb fluro?

Yeah for Kings it was the same story for Lake Michigan on the east and west sides. There were long time charters that pulled in their first skunk ever this year. Im not talking about the having a bunch of rookies who miss-handle the rods on 5 fish either - Im talking about a full charter trip without a bite. So since we have totally different stocking numbers and patterns, wouldnt that indicate that there is a commonality between Lake O and Lake Michigan?

Cant beat an electric. We use them all the time in the harbor in Milwaukee - drills faster and a ton less noise. I've been using a buddies icegator auger for the last few years. Its important here because the water is crystal clear in the winter (can count the pebbles on the bottom in 18ft of water) and brown trout are easily spooked. So gas/propane vs electric is really determined by what you are fishing for. If you need to hole hope and drill 80 holes chasing after gills, then go with gas. If you need a stealth approach and drill less than 40 holes, then electric is the way to go.

Funny thing is the exact same thing here on Lake Michigan. Put 900 miles on water this year trying to track down fish - the kings just werent there. I think we caught maybe a total of 12 4-year-old kings. Most of the year was dominated by steelhead, small kings, and dragging bottom for lakers. In Milwaukee a thermalcline never set up until late August. Then it was around for 1 week and then the lake went back to being one temp from top to bottom again. I cant even count the number of lakers that I caught on leadcore....and Im not talking 10 colors - Im talking 2 to 5 colors. Fishing the run here in the marina and river were also slower than normal. Personally, I think something happened to that stock. I know they cut back on stocking a few years ago, but it just seemed like a ton less fish returning this year.

Everything has been sold! Thanks guys. I'll be posting some spoons in a bit.

Lot 7 is officially sold.

Still not any way to run a business. You cant leave people hanging for months. I thought about ordering some but after reading this.....having second thoughts.

None of the silver ones are bloody nose except for the silver/greens in the jointed lot and a few other colored ones in the other lots. You can just add a bit of nailpolish to plugs - just dont tell the wife.

Pending sale on 7

3, 9, 11 have been sold - will update the original post later.

I probably will be - this is a slow time of the year for selling gear

Purchase with confidence - I have an 8000+ positive comment rating on eBay and over 25 transactions here on this forum. Time to clear out some J Plugs that I've accumulated over the years of buying/trading/selling. All of these have some amount of wear but still catch fish Prices are per lot and include shipping. If you purchase more than one lot discounts will be given. Total combined price for all of them is $121. If you buy all of them, the price is $85 shipped. Lot 1 Small size J Plugs - 4" Price: $10 shipped Lot 2 Small size J Plugs - 4" Price: $8 shipped Lot 3 Small size J Plugs - 4" Price: $10 shipped - SOLD Lot 4 Small size J Plugs - 4" Price: $10 shipped Lot 5 Small size J Plugs - 4" x 6 and 4.75" x 1 Price: $15 shipped Lot 6 Medium size J Plugs - 4.75" Price: $13 shipped Lot 7 Medium size J Plugs - 4.75" Price: $13 shipped - PENDING SALE Lot 8 Medium size J Plugs - 4.75" Price: $13 shipped Lot 9 Medium size J Plugs - 4.75" Price: $13 shipped - SOLD Lot 6 Large size J Plugs - 5.5" Price: $16 shipped - SOLD