So basically by the time I get out 25 miles offshore NNW I imagine I am close to straight North of Geneva.

I want to launch there and will soon, I just didn't want to leave fish to find fish.

Today was great. Damn hot when that wind died but was worth it. I didn't launch until after 9:30. Lines started to go in about 10:15. Started in 75-76 FOW. Fished east along the line and they were hammering. Got a 2 man limit in a touch over two hours. Played around and caught 20+ more and released just hoping for a big one for a picture. I have nothing better to do and don't wanna sit in the hotel. Didn't get any big ones today but lots of nice eaters.

I went with all 5 oz snaps today and I think that made a difference. Caught them at 50/150 to 50/190. I tried longer leads to see how far I could push it but that didn't help. I assume they flatten out after 200? 230 and 250 didn't drag bottom but also didn't do anything. Marked tons of fish within 5-10 feet from bottom.

All colors caught but I did lean towards Bandits that had colors and chrome mixed in the same baits today. Tell ya though...that damn Halloween is good....lol. It seems really versatile in all colors of water.
The water is very clear out there and it sure works in stained water too.

2.0 was too slow. As soon as I pushed 2.3-2.5 the rods fired immediately. Looking at the bait on the surface 2.0 mph it was barely wobbling.

I'm still learning something each and every trip and loving it. That's all I got.

I hope to get out one more time this season. Love this! Pheasant and deer hunting coming soon.

Safe and prosperous fishing Gents!