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06-27-2019, 02:18 PM
Thread: What size dipsy divers to buy
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Dipseys work great because if you want to troll...
Dipseys work great because if you want to troll spoons out away from the boat, you can do that with a dipsey, instead of a tru-trip/jet behind an inline planer board.
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06-27-2019, 11:06 AM
Thread: Wed 6/26 Drifting
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Thanks, any GPS numbers? I'm curious how far off...
Thanks, any GPS numbers? I'm curious how far off shore from Kelleys you were. Only ask because I am contemplating a kayak trip out there in the next few days.
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06-27-2019, 11:02 AM
Thread: What size dipsy divers to buy
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Do the Lite Bite Slide divers have an adjustable...
Do the Lite Bite Slide divers have an adjustable weight like a dipsy so that you can run multiple per side?
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03-28-2019, 01:55 PM
Thread: late report from 3-23
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Great report! Even better day. I really liked...
Great report! Even better day.
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Congrats on the USCG Master Captain's License!
Congrats on the USCG Master Captain's License!
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09-14-2018, 06:17 AM
Thread: Charter boat captains...
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Ben pretty well covered it in his post - it is...
Ben pretty well covered it in his post - it is tough to predict. Every charter is going to be different. Some charters charge different rates and that will also be a factor in the tip calculation....
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06-01-2018, 12:24 PM
Thread: Big planner boards
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Are folding boards a must? Captain Jim aka...
Are folding boards a must? Captain Jim aka Skipper9 makes some great boards. They can handle rough water & hard turns.
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06-01-2018, 12:21 PM
Thread: Tru Trips and spoons
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Right now I really don't think its necessary to...
Right now I really don't think its necessary to spend the money, time, or make the mess with crawlers, not with this hot bite going on. Small Stinger spoons in Purple Demon color are working for me...
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02-05-2018, 01:12 PM
Thread: Anyone ice fishing
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That's awesome! Any pics to share?
That's awesome! Any pics to share?
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02-02-2018, 11:09 AM
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I was reading some reviews recently and saw that...
I was reading some reviews recently and saw that the Simrad GO XSE units are very similar to the Lowrance units, not sure if there's a good reason to go with one or the other. Both companies are...
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02-01-2018, 02:42 PM
Thread: Anyone ice fishing
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There are guys fishing East Harbor. There may be...
There are guys fishing East Harbor. There may be locals going out from PIB, I'm not sure. But according to the satellite view from yesterday, I don't think there's enough ice on the main lake to go.....
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02-01-2018, 02:38 PM
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I'd suggest a Lowrance Elite TI or Hook, as Ben...
I'd suggest a Lowrance Elite TI or Hook, as Ben suggested. Being that you're in a big boat, and fishing Erie, I don't see the need for any sidescan. I have Sidescan/Structurescan on my boat and never...
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07-18-2017, 08:04 AM
Thread: Swollen Bandits
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I have lost 8-10 Tru Trip 40s the same way.. in a...
I have lost 8-10 Tru Trip 40s the same way.. in a clear tackle box, in the sun, while fishing. Lesson learned.
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05-15-2017, 10:11 AM
Thread: The meaning of fishing
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I'm happy to see this Ben!! It's awesome that you...
I'm happy to see this Ben!! It's awesome that you got to photograph this, but I know that pictures can't capture the entire memory... congrats man!
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05-15-2017, 10:08 AM
Thread: Great Job Skipper 9!
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Pretty sure Jim has not seen this, he has a lot...
Pretty sure Jim has not seen this, he has a lot going on - I know he's been busy building more planar boards and upgrading his auto pilot. Give him a call and he may be able to be more specific than...
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05-10-2017, 09:40 AM
Thread: Muddy Water? Cans or Islands?
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No, you don't have to go spend all that money to...
No, you don't have to go spend all that money to catch fish - you can absolutely use what you've already got. Those lures will absolutely catch fish!
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05-02-2017, 07:57 AM
Thread: Bad weather
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We'll get out there one of these days. :D Good...
We'll get out there one of these days. :D Good excuse for me to stay home and chip away at my to-do list.
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03-28-2017, 08:05 AM
Thread: Ethanol free gas.
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When I bought my new mower last fall, the...
When I bought my new mower last fall, the mechanic told me "I don't see many of these engines come back for work but I don't see ANY come back if you run ethanol free gas." I make sure to run it in...
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02-20-2017, 09:05 AM
Thread: Who's fishing this weekend?
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I didn't end up going up, opted to try to get...
I didn't end up going up, opted to try to get more of my projects at home done before we start the season full swing. I'm sure it was a gorgeous weekend on the lake. Seems like everybody is marking a...
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02-20-2017, 09:03 AM
Thread: Went out of catawba yesterday
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Great report! Sounds like that may be a day you...
Great report! Sounds like that may be a day you and the grandsons talk about for a lifetime!
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02-17-2017, 12:49 PM
Thread: Who's fishing this weekend?
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Please do update! Seems like a lot of guys...
Please do update!
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02-13-2017, 04:32 PM
Thread: Columbus Fishing Expo Sat Sun
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We were there and had a booth. I know Jim said...
We were there and had a booth. I know Jim said plenty of people saw "Skipper9" on his shirt and struck up conversations. It was great to get to talk to so many people who love to fish Erie, and so...
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02-13-2017, 04:28 PM
Thread: Side scan or not
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I've always heard the opposite. Side scan is...
I've always heard the opposite. Side scan is helpful, but not when you're typically in 25+ foot of water. Shallow water, areas with structure or reefs is where it's helpful. It's hard to see fish...
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Have to say, with all of the fish we net on the...
Have to say, with all of the fish we net on the Eyehunter throughout the year, I don't remember seeing this on any bandits. And I net/unhook/untangle every fish that comes to the boat. We use braid.
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02-07-2017, 03:58 PM
Thread: Far away fisherman planning a trip
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Thanks Jim.. that's the nicest thing you've said...
Thanks Jim.. that's the nicest thing you've said to me this year.. haha!
Hmmm. Never heard of her!
For those that don't know, when I joined this site I saw the talk about Jim/Skipper9, and...
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