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Switch to the red. Foxes are dumb as bricks but the yotes seem to spook way more often with the green. Biggest thing is to Make sure once they are lit keep them lit and not allow thier pupils to adjust over and over. Seems that makes them spook more than anything that I've noticed. If you haven't owned it long take back that junk cyclops and order a wicked from allpredatorcalls.com far better quality and infinite adjustability. Obviously night vision is the ultimate and I'm hoping to make the transition within the next few seasons with both a monocular for scanning and scope.

I use a IR board camera which fits nicely into 1.25 PVC and fits snug onto scope eyepiece. From cam runs video Jack to 4" LCD monitor which mounts to scope rail. A little focusing w/rear eyepiece and all milldots are clear & precise This is system works very well, includes all hardware and can be purchased @ sure24.com. Paid $130 with shipping.

I also purchased a 12v 4500 mah battery (1/2x3x4") for $30 which sits flat and secure on rifle stock. Can be charged from house outlet. I get 5 hrs continuous running.

Plus a IR t-20 light which can mount anywhere including bi pod. 20 hr run time on CR 123 $30

So for $160 the only batteries I buy are for IR light. Plus it's visually undetectable.

Also my .30 air rifle has a dual recoil which is hard on electronics because the travel of a gas piston. Have had no issues with electronics.

I was looking at armasight as well, but gen 1 with 4x was more than twice the cost, they were bulky, and heavier than what I want. Besides, I can take electronics off and not have to zero scope. Or leave electronics on and will fits in gun bag.

This system and others like it are used widely in what may be the best hare and fox hunting in the world. The UK.

The advantage to an air rifle as well is my concussion is 95 db AT THE BARREL ! At 100 yards you can't hear my rifle. More likely you won't be scaring everything within earshot. They come in 50 cal and bigger. Good for ALL game including huge southern boar.

Cut a peace of a senko worm or trick worm etc, about the size of an pencil eraser & slide on as bait keeper

I don't target muskie, but do target pike occasionally. I mainly bass fish but a change in species hunting is nice. My point is pike can be caught on just about any lure out there. Including Texas rigged worms, shaky heads etc. I know they will eat anything they can. Take any hungry essox and put something in front of them and they are liable to eat it. They are vicious creatures with appetites. I seen some new baby duck top waters recently, I think tackle warehouse has them. I may pick one up and try it out. I don't doubt success on any lure for essox, as long as the lure and technique comply with season and water clarity.

Oh yeah, I haven't seen any small mouth lures for muskie. Do they exist ? I know muskie like eating them.

THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THAT VID BRO ! I fish west fingerlake's. I feel the desire to fish just as you do. Gonna be a long winter !..lol. So I'm buying my first trolling rod ever pretty soon here. Walleye and trout using planers and divers. Medium power but I'm hung up the tip action. What do you think ? Moderate or moderate fast tip ? Thanks for he vid !

Beauty !

I'm going to assume this is primarily a salmonid forum ? I mean the only waters in monroe county people would actually gather to discuss would be lake o or the bays. Forgive me if I sound negative. I would be interested if there was some discussion on walleye.

Thanks VETTING. Pumping a rod and applying adequate pressure is 2 different things. On a good day of fishing how many miles do you walk in your boat ? Hey, do what you want.

Welcome. Good folk & great forum.

John Powell forgot to mention that heavy loads are pulled in with the rod and the line is taken in on a "reel down". A higher speed reel is helpful in this. But keep in mind that customers may not be as proficient as we are in this technique. Also, higher retrieve rates means getting lines out of the water quicker if necessary. Mechanics are mechanics, human techniques make things work.

Looking @ glt series rods with Magda 20 reel. Running mono or braid mainline. The glt rod is designated as down rigger, but can it be successful as jet/dipsy/slide diver setup ? No deeper than 70'. Looking at medium power with moderate fast action. 7.5' to 8.5'? Don't need long rod, I'm in a small boat. Any suggestions ?

I don't do a lot of trolling, but on occasions will go fingerlakes, or the river. Trout and walleye.

Welcome to THE, Lou forum. Just to let ya know, dont mention names of small creeks, unless its in a pm or it may be deleted. Some walleye trout info typically gets shared in a pm as well. I had to learn this. Its just FYI. So welcome again and mail me if u have questions. This is an excellent forum !!!!

Thanks for all the info guys !

I Used An Or16 clip To Attach The Torpedo To my Leadcore Line To Get More Depth. I Let Out All The leadcore and Then Added The Torpedo.

Thanks

A Torpedo Diver would be a closer equivalent to a slide diver, as it can be deployed anywhere along the line. They can also we used with different types of lines, like lead core, where a dipsey or slide diver cannot. I don't run them often, but they have their place.

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Thanks for the advice! I'm not real experience d with trolling and only way I thought it could be deployed was on a 3 way. Thanks

It was cool, but calm beautiful day. Thanks to Dan, my new friend and fishing buddy.

Yeah, I think so. Torpedo cost more than Chinook divers

I never used torpedoes or dipsys and I'm exploring options for trolling. Can anyone tell me how these torpedoes work, the application, species, or depths typically used for ? absolutely CLUELESS here. Thanks.

I'm like you as well Kilians. One of my fav lakeforkguy vids is when the bass bite was totally off even on a school and he switched tatics. Threw on a GIANT flutter spoon and started boating giants ! Of course in Texas bass dont "hibernate" so they get much bigger and plenty of them. Thanks for sharing the vid !

Nice job! Weather is getting tougher for sure, but I'm gonna go chase some river eyes tonight!

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Thanks. I would have to say that walleye are my most coveted fish heading into spring. I only caught one this year and didn't get on the water til June. Its my first year off shore in a boat so been learning a lot. Good luck with the eyes !

Got em on shad swimbait slow retrieve with occasional pause. Caught two yesterday, 3.5 & 4 lb. Caught a nice perch and small pickerel too. My buddy landed a laker & steelhead, pickerel. Was a decent day, BUT WINDY. Man, I look fat !....lol

I had a good year as well. My first year off shore in a boat too ! LOU, utube, & navionics were biggest help..lol. Nice fish, but love the hat bro ! Sorry bout the pics. Tried to correct but won't. The first Pike pic was weighed @ 12 lbs. Click on pic and get expanded view. Bass were 3-5 lb.

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Anyone trout fishing hemlock or Canadice successfully ? Just curious. Not looking for tips. Just looking to go fish.

I'm so thankful to live freely in this country of ours ! I haven't been a member too long but thanks to those that have created this site & all those who continue to support it. Thanks to all the members. I have learned from you and that will continue. Thanks to new friends. Through this site and on the water I have more joy in my life ! Well wishes to all and see ya soon !

Wishing all of you south of the border a happy thanksgiving holiday from your northern friends.

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Thanks to being good people and neighbors to us !