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I would first like to say that I have read every topic using the search function to avoid asking redundant questions. If I do it is either because I still did not understand or I missed it.First I know the Moor went out of business in 2015 and will no longer manufacture the units. I know that there is a company ESG that is selling off the inventory and another company that will continue to provide service.I have an old unit that I aquired last year and it only gets the decimal but no speed/temp when I bench test it. It may be a bad antenna or probe not sure but with the recent prices I am thinking of buying a new complete unit.I am not overly concerned with buying a unit that the mfg has gone out business when I know that the units have been performing well for many years for thousands of people and that other circumstances are the reason that they unfortunately had to close their doors.The other factor is that I just don't see myself in the near future getting a X4 or other unit. My first question is since the cable needs to be coated does that mean a stacker release cannot be used on the cable? I just bought Chamberlain releases (2 regular and 2 stacker) for my spread this year to upgrade from my roemer releases. I do have a couple spare D/Rs should I try to rig one of them up with the speed/temp sensor and not run any lines off it? Maybe just one with the release off of the ball. My boat is only 20' with an 8' beam so avoiding a third rigger would be ideal but it could be done running it down the chute on the back starboard corner (can't do the middle) and the other two down and out at 45/90 degrees. I figure that the unit should last in the 5-7 year range without an issue (providing I don't lose a probe) and by then finances maybe inline to step up to a X4D or other unit but until then I think this is my best option. Thanks in advance Terry

This all great advice helping me to avoid some of the pitfalls that I usually have to learn the hard way. I plan to run an 8 rod spread one on each rigger and I will run 6 mono lines on the big boards until the fish move out to utilize the 2&3 core set ups. So I know there are a lot of variables at play (speed, current, turning radius, etc) when trying to avoid having the lead drop like a brick and get hung up but what kind of minimum depth of water should I target when starting to run the 2&3 color set ups. Earlier I read it is not used until in water greater than 20' deep.

Lots of great input here already. So far I figure that I can stagger my lines like I have always done with the out side line being the longest and shallowest. Then once the fish start firing all of the lines can be dialed in to that length on that side. As far as spread Mono, 2 core, then 3 core is what I figured keeping the lines progressively deeper as they get closer to the boat. I know that the inlines would allow resetting a mono line to the outside easy but I figure I can either slide the 2 core and 3 core down and then run a dive bomb on the mono line on the inside to make sure it is deeper then the 3 core. If the water depth or fish don't allow then reeling in two lines is not that big of a deal to get the spread back out. Tyee Tanic I do have a question about the 2 and 3 color sink rates statement you made. If I understand lead core (first year with it) each color sinks about 5' (using 27lb core) . So the mono line will dive whatever depth the spoon/stick bait takes it, the 2 color should be 10' + the lure depth, and the 3 color should be 15' + the lure depth. Do I have this right? If so why would the 2 color have a problem clearing the 3 color givin the fish does not dive or go crazy, in that situation even a 4 or 5 color could be in jeopardy. I also ordered a wide variety of dive bombs ranging from 1oz to 6oz to use on the LC as the fish move out during the warmer months. Are there any "typical" go to combinations using the 2 and 3 color lead core set ups? Example Mono with a 2oz =16' / 2 color with a 1oz = 18' / 3 color with a 1 oz =23' would I be running these too close in depth would a spread of Mono with 1oz =8' / 2 color with 1oz = 18' / and 3 color 2oz = 31'? Thanks again Terry

So I have a some questions regarding my line spread with big boards. For years I had always run a 6 rod spread (3 on each side) with the longest and shallowest line being the furthest from the boat and then each line progressively shorter and deeper So say 120' 100' and 80' on one side and then 130' 110' and 90' on the other side. This usually helped with reducing tangles when a fish hit allowing it to fall back behind the inside line. I ran this way for years but as you can imagine if the fish like a certain distance back I only had 1 lure in the "zone" Last year I went on several charters with buddies to catch up and just have some fun. I asked several questions and one of the things the captain shared was he sets all lines on one side at say 120' back and all lines on the other side 140' back. This way it is easier to repeat and mimics a school of bait. Made sense and really just being patient to allow the fish to "fall back" and not reel too early or fast allowed the lines to clear. I used this pattern the remainder of the season with some success. Last season all my lines were just mono with only the lure and a couple of split shot to vary my depth trying to keep the "V" depth pattern. This year I have added some short core rods 2 each 2 core and 2 each 3 core. So I now am questioning which is the best or easiest way to set up the spread. Should I run a mono rod out furthest from the boat then a 2 color then the 3 color all the same length out. Or should I run a mono line out first and then a both 2 cores on one side and a mono line and both 3 colors on the other side. This would seem to be easier to get the set back distance as I could just clip the release to the mono after the lead. BTW each core rig has 30' of flouro so the 2 color would be out 90' and the 3 color 120'. Obviously I would adjust lengths to what the fish are telling me. Thanks Terry

WTB Daiwa Eliminator Dipsy rod model # EL787HGL Great lakes system 9' rod Thanks Terry

We did one on top in 24 FOW and the other two 20' down in 45' of water. One on a chrome and orange and the other on green and chrome NK-28.

Misery likes company, I went out today as well, started at Webster pier and trolled east to Bear creek. Picked up three browns but still waiting for a good day. It has to change at some point.

Monkeyman we picked up the first one in 22' just off summerville and the second one in 35' ontherise it was a nice chop a solid 1-3' at times the wind and waves were strong enough that when trolling east my 15hp kicker wouldnt be enough so had to start up the main engine.

Thanks for all the help got out this morning for some combat fishing and finally put up a couple kings. Hooked up on a jointed j-plug and landed a 16lb and then took a 20lb on a spoon. Thanks again