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  1. Rob - I think some useful advice would be to get the downriggers witrh adjustable booms if you can and that way you may increase your options. Next actually try out various placement options by getting into the boat with your intended equipment (even in the driveway) and try out positioning everything to insure that it will function as you wish. Sometimes things that sound like good ideas don't translate well without actually seeing how they function. Consider running the downriggers with SLIDERS rather than stacking them. That way you can run 2 lures off each rigger without all the monkeying around and it allows you to run other stuff by freeing up the number of rods used. I often catch half the fish on sliders. The only time I don't run them is when I'm running very shallow water. related to my first comment set up all stuff you will be running in a trial run even without doing any serious fishing to see if there are any problems (tangles etc.) Placement of rod holders is especially critical n that although something may have sounded good  from someone on their boat it may be in the way of other stuff on your boat....Try out the divers  with both spin docs and flashers in terms of how they relate to the riggers as they both behave differently in the water.
     
    Many of the "gizmos" can wait  until you have  the primary situation figured out (e.g. placement of holders, downriggers etc.)
    having a good reliable depthfinder is important and a kicker as well for two reasons  control of trolling speed and potential emergency use.

    Thanks for your help. With the sliders do they release independently, do you have to bring the ball and both rods up if one goes off?

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  2. Rob, I fish out of a 17 footer, and run the program you describe. I stack the riggers 10 ft. apart with the probe 'rigger deepest in the cold water, then run lines up every 10ft. from there. One wire diver on each side, one deep, and one in the middle of the spread.  This is just a starting point,  fine tune the program from there. It's a very manageable program for 2 guys on a smaller boat. 
     

    Thank you for your help. I was wondering what length dipsy rods you use on the smaller boat. I'm imagining anything over 8 ft would make landing fish difficult in a small boat.

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  3. hey guys, I'm just getting started myself. I have a an 18.5 foot aluminum crestliner with 8ft beam. It has a rear fishing deck that I'm concerned will be an issue while setting downriggers. Currently I dont have riggers but was hoping to pick up a pair of cannon mag 10s with swivel bases. Should i run these in front of the rear deck with extended booms? That way I can set them, swivel out and run the dipsys to the outside. Also, do you guys have any advice on running 2 rods off of a rigger. Was hoping two on each rigger and then one dipsy on either side because it'll be mostly just me and my brother. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Finally, I'm in need of flashers, divers, wire spool, fishhawk and a kicker motor. 

     

    Thanks for your help. It's awesome how you guys help eachother out as many fisherman keep things a secret. 

     

    Rob B. 


  4. 3x Daiwa Great Lakes System rods and an extra bottom half for spare. 8 ft. Medium 12-20 lb test downrigger Rods

    3x Daiwa Strike SK 785 8 ft medium 12-20 lb test downrigger Rods NEVER USED

    1x  Daiwa Great Lakes System Dipsey Diver Rod Eliminator 9 ft
    Heavy 12-30 lb test

    2x Shimano tdr dipsey rods Heavy 7.5 ft

    $225 obo

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  5. I have well over 100 Spin doctors mostly 8" at least half are brand new in package. I also have quite a few 8" and 10" paddles. I don't mind thinning out my inventory and being fair on the price but don't need to sell. Let me know what you are interested in color, quantity, and price and I will take some pictures if it makes sense.
    Thanks,
    Mike

    Hello I am also looking for spin doctors.
    Where are you located or will you ship?

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  6.  

    1986 MFB Caprice 17 ft. bowrider with 70 h.p. Mercury outboard. Lowrance fish finder Elite 4x DSI and MinnKota electric troll motor included.

     

    Engine has new lower unit seal kit and water pump kit this year as well as new bearing carrier installed. Battery cables new last year. New battery last year and gas tank with lines. Boat is in good condition and has been perfect for trolling on Conesus Lake and fishing for Bass/Pike in Braddocks Bay and Sandy Creek. Boat and trailer are currently registered and are ready for fishing.

     

    $2000 obo. Located in Spencerport NY. 

     

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