Smoke-N-Finn

Been using Blacks this season on Cayuga. Tightened them up since I like to crank the rods down but every trip we wonder at least once or twice if we just spent 15 mins dragging a fish.

Less than a quarter turn and they are too loose and pop off with speed changes or weeds, a slight turn back and we are dragging fish for a free ride up the lake.

Change to Chamberlain's, Superior release , can Crank rods to water and also set release so a perch can release it if you want it that light. For Kings I crank them almost all the way, lakers about half.

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Better yet, cut it up and eat it if legal. Yum

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Dipsey rod should be stiffer than a downrigger rod.

X2

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If nobody claims it and if it works, pm me, I need an extra.

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Depth raider probe, looks like wheel is chewed up. And I see it is crimped, wonder how long that sat on bottom.

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1.8-2 is maybe 1.5 at ball on my Depth raider depending on current. The other day I had to be going 3.2-3.5 to get my baits 2.0-2.3

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Fleas usually aren't super thick where I fish, quick snap of tip sends them flying. I never had break-offs from fish just faulty equip, like cracked eye inserts. I'm all about the lightest drag possible.

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No I mean the guy who has to hold the plastic knife, I use 20# all the time.

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Or point the rod tip where you want it to go. With all boards, many people try to fight the board. The board is putting the tension on the fish so having your rod tip up is useless. Point it at the water where you want the board to go, get it close, lift take off, FIsh On!!

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We use 20 lb mean green. Get some McDonalds plastic knives anr run across the line as its coming in cuts the fleas right off

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I'd like to see that with a #20 king on the end.

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Slob-zilla.

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They will run right against to within a foot of your hull . I never tie the backs, I run mine off my front cleats and they are straight out from my divers, say 2/3-3/4 back. Never in the way. Best way to measure is wait till you are on the water.

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Drift socks are not trolling bags. A drift sock will last maybe a year, mist are made of nylon and are made to slow you down DRIFTING. Trolling bags are made from much beefier materials. Yes you should have a pair. Can't imagine even trying to troll alone with one out.

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Just got Coleman Extreme 6 Marine 120. Stainless hinges, no clasps to break, ruler and Drink holders x4. 68.88 on Walmart.com. believe it was $72 with tax, free shipping . I like much better than my Igloo 150 that I had to replace all hinges and closures because of inferior junk on a heavy cooler.

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From what I understand, most have had juvenile 3" Alewives. 29# and #28 I heard and seen pics of were same I believe.

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Not Lake O. But sure are some big fish showing up in northern ports.

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Get the Single Axis for Dipseys, no loosening. Not as much movement as doubles, but for Dipseys they are awesome.

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Totally going to depend on how much you let out. Lead core is fat with much more resistance. You can use 19 strand in place of lead core if you want and you can put inline on it without damage.

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Will take the Brads if you can ship, pm sent

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One JR's Wire Line Dipsey Rod Pump handle series 10' med. Titanium eyes . $60 + shipping.

Okuma Blue Diamond MH 10' roller rod with twili-tip and original non swivel roller tip $60 + ship or $110 for both.

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I have a couple 10' Dipsey wire rods for sale on GL Angler or Great Lakes Fisherman forum.

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I still sharpen brand new hooks. Makes a big difference! Rapala makes one that's course on one side and fine on the other. Each point gets ran over each.

You got it Joe, my pops was a logger for 40+ yrs. Took chain out of package for his saw and grab the file, would say "ain't even close to sharp enough" The saw is supposed to do the work not you.

Kinda same theory with hooks, one many people overlook.

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If the fish isn't hooked up by the time you get that rod in your hand, a big tug sure isn't going to help. I use Chamberlain releases so can crank my rods way down, sure helps with hookups, .

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What didn't you like about it?

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He didn't like the loss of boat control, figure it out already.

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