tlombardozzi

One other question, if using a bait head rig like a Rhys Davis, when you rig the meat, what do you do to 'tune' it to roll? I heard you need to insert a piece of wire into the meat, is that accurate? Or does the bait head roll on its own?

I agree a wealth of information. Thank you all that contributed.

Thanks, basically a firetiger unless I am missing something....appreciate you posting the pic dvdegeorge

I have heard about the Billy Baroo color but can't find a link to see what the color looks like, does anyone have a pic they can post?

If using actual meat and not the Rockets, are the whole alewifes or the cut herring from a company like Familiar Bite better?

So I guess with that being said, if you run a 60" leader behind a flasher you could not run a meat rig on a dipsy since you could not bring the fish to net with having such a long leader from the flasher on top of the leader going from the flasher to the dipsy.

I would have thought the leader would have been similar to what we use with a fly but that's why I appreciate the information because I am no professional.

Thanks!

I was actually reading through this thread last night as I wanted to learn about running meat rigs, the question I didn't see answered was how long is the leader from the flasher to the rig? Also, can these be run off of dipsies or better off of riggers?

Thanks in advance. A lot of helpful info on that particular thread.

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Could a split shot be used in the same size in lieu of a keel sinker?

WTG Rick - as always I thank you for your very detailed reports.....

Be safe and tight lines,

Chris

I use between a 1/8 and 3/8 ounce keel sinker and it gets the spoons below the surface.

Good luck to all,

Chris

my brother and I trolled right by you on Saturday by the Webster pier, that section from the pier to Shipbuilders took all the shots for us.

Nice rig!!!

What size split shot do you use ahead of a spoon?

Thanks!!

Went out later and hit the water at 10:30 and fished until 3:30. Went 8 for 13 with all browns. Fished from Shipbuilders to Webster Pier, 10 FOW being the best for us. Found some stained water and that was where we took all the fish. All stick baits, other than 2 onfire tiger, all natural colors did well. Mostly 3-4 lbers with on nice one which was 12 lbs. My phone went dead so very poor picture from my brothers phone.

great report. can't wait to get out!

I am planning on running my stick baits on dulock snaps this year. Should I take the split rings off the nose of the lure and run the snaps right on the lure or can I keep the split rings? Not sure if it affects the action or not.

Thanks in advance!

This is my under fifteen dollar setup walmart plastic tote with 7/8" Styrofoam sheet cut a 1/4" higher than inside box dimension. Holds spoons nicely

What is the reason for the added 1/4" in height?

Just bought 2 of the Cisco's for my brother's lund, he has the Predator, those mounts are worth every penny. You just need to check if the track on your boat has a 90 degree angle on it or 42 degree. I bought the 90's and then had to exchange them.

What's causing it?

Just bought two Cisco's for my brother's Lund, very high quality but not cheap.

I got a bunch of these spoons from my brother, anyone have much luck with these on lake o for trout or salmon? I have some good colors but I have not seen any threads about them.

Thanks!

Sounds like WD-40 is the way to go

I inherited some older NK's from my brother, some of the silver backs are pretty dull. I am sure this has been asked and answered a bunch of times but what can be used to get the shine back? They also have a rust smell to them due to the split rings rusting up, is there anything to get rid of the smell?

Thanks in advance

we have fished more on the east side of the north end. we killed them there last year, now can't get one...weird.

gambler, are you fishing in the crowd in the middle of the north end?

I agree on the pike bite. We have now been out twice without a flag.

Sk8man-

Is that when you are flat lining or running off of boards or both?

Thanks!