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Hey guys here is a video showing what releases I use on my boards and how I rig them so that you don't have to fight the board and the fish! My landing fish rate with planer boards sky rocketed about 5 years ago when I started releases the front release of my boards. Let me know if you have any questions. http://www.anglersavenueproshop.com/videos/

I use plugs quite a but especially during tournament fishing. Plugs "generally" catch mostly mature fish. There is 4 times when I fish plugs..... Fall combat fishing which is obvious Cold water close to shore (10-50 ft) When fishing is lights out and plugs help sort out little fish When desperate for big tournament box usually with a 5 fish or less limit I am going to be writing lots more blogs on specific topics in detail like Flasher/Fly fishing Plugs Meat Planer Board fishing So if these topics interest you check on the blog and hopefully some of what i share can help u catch a few more fish next year

Blue generally isn't very good for me either. Last season was rare that I had success on anything blue. Black, green and yellow in both flashers and spoons have been a much more consistent producer for me.

JakeyBaby, Thank you. We do fish a lot of structure here your exactly right! What I have noticed is for the most part hot color patterns tend to work on both lakes and so do hot tactics for the most part. I have learned a lot by reading great articles written by Lake O guys and I am sure some of you you guys have learned a few things from Lake Michigan guys. Thats what is awesome about the internet it closes the learning gap. Lilly is my 6 yr old daughter pictured that you referred to she is a die hard fisherman and fishes all of the tournaments with us. She participates for the most part as a normal team member BUT she is 6 and does take a few more naps than we do lol!

Hey guys I have shared this with a bunch of Lake Michigan forums already and thought some of you Lake O guys may be interested. With less Kings around the last few seasons fishing has been tougher and I took the time out to write a end of the year review highlighting what worked best for me in 2014 and when it was working. Hopefully you enjoy reading it and maybe some of it can help you guys put some of those big lake O kings in the boat in 2015! http://www.anglersavenueproshop.com/blog/

I agree with the guys that are asking for tips and tricks and as the captain of the Anglers Avenue team I will work harder in 2015 to make sure we share more of that. Also thanks to all forum members here who are cheering for us. I can't wait for you all to meet my 6 year old Lilly she was such a blast this year to have on the team! If anybody has any questions about tactics our team used in any event I would be more than happy to share!!