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    Spoon identification?

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    So I purchased a SpoonCrank Box as recommended by some on here. I think its going to be just what I was looking for. My question is how do some of you identify your spoons (Michigan Stingers/Northern King) after you open them and place them in the box? I understand many of you have been using many of these for years but I do not have them all memorized yet. Is there any printable charts with the spoon and names?

    My Last Summer on Lake Ontario

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I have fished in alot of areas in the Gulf. I love eating most all types of fish but I cant get into anything in the Gulf except shrimp that I peel myself. My least favorite is red fish and spec trout. My oldest son has lived in San Antonio for 9 years. I do however like the hogs if harvested in dry areas away from any swamps.

    How much line is recommended for Brown trout fishing?

    in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?

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    1 minute ago, Sk8man said:

    You've received excellent information and the only thing I would add is to use a SOLID RING ball bearing swivel; especially with lighter lines as the line can nest in the groove of the split ring type and sever the line. As long as your drag is working well you should be fine.

    My plan was to use a 4 bead chain swivel for a connection between the main line and a 7.5' fluro leader 

    How much line is recommended for Brown trout fishing?

    in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?

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    I have 4 Abu- Garcia 5300 reels. I am putting on 15 lb big Game. It looks like I can only get 205 yds on. I am considering putting 30 lb braid for backing to give me more line for the occasional King during spring fishing. I am considering 8 lb fluro leader. So how much line total would be recommended for the odd king in the mix? Is 300 yds with a 8 lb leader enough, or should I go with 300 yds and a 10 lb leader? I will be fishing a 21' Duckworth with 6 lines

    Thanks

    Positive ion control

    in Tackle and Techniques

    Posted

    On 2/7/2021 at 1:25 PM, Zinger11 said:

    Thanks Frogger
    I just find it funny that Cannon started to add this feature to their downriggers without it doing something and I'm just trying to figure out what it is and what settings I should run them at

    Sent from my SM-G970U using Lake Ontario United mobile app
     

    There are many You tube videos that explain it all. The settings are boat specific depending on what was mentioned above about your wiring and leakage. 

    First Ever Multiplier Mooching Reel for Trolling

    in Tackle and Techniques

    Posted · Edited by Scalloper 1

    Very nice. Thanks for the post. The mooching reels are my #1 choice for Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing with lead core. But I have had so many issues with the Daiwa's in the past I have gotten away from them. And as Rick mentioned, if you have inexperienced anglers on board it can be a challenge and frustrating.

    Considering we have a lot of 1.5-4 lb fish and troll sewn smelt a lot of the time, how light can the drags go? And are they smooth at light settings? With sewn bait we want the drags to be smooth and as light as possible to let line out with the lightest hit. I really like the 2/1 as well as the option to get one handle vs two.

     

    Edit: $730 us :thinking: I am sure they are worth it but Ol Joe better get the 3ed round of checks out soon

    Building your own rods

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I was checking out You Tube last evening. I think I will strip and rebuild some of my dozens of old rods I have kicking around. These guys took junk and made them not only look like new but customized to be fully functional. Everything but the blanks seems cheep to purchase 

    TR-1 Gold issues

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    On 8/13/2020 at 12:37 PM, 2006 trophy pro 24 ft said:

    just installed reactor 40 by garmin on my 26 steiger craft.. it is not 3 times the price it was the same price that I paid for tr 1  7 years ago.. far superior to the tr1,, works great , no hydraulics to deal with and wireless remote

    The first price I saw was $3,700 but I have sense seen three different  prices for the reactor 40.

    https://www.mygreenoutdoors.com/garmin-reactor-40-hydraulic-corepack-w-smartpump-v2-010-00705-78/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wG-RDhbFpc_WtQ0_PDnF80UPOL8nxvLtK5ygUT8UMWDgkbBInF-1_gaArf6EALw_wcB

    TR-1 Gold issues

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    Lack of support by some of these companies is why I no longer buy Furuno. I just bought a Garmin Ultra and the TR-1 in April now they tell me they may not support the TR-1 much longer. I told them "Why would I ever buy anything Garmin again when you will not support something I bought new 3 months ago". The rep said "well that has been replaced with the Reactor". The difference between the TR-1 and the Reactor as far as I can see is about 3X the money. 

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