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03-23-2021, 08:15 PM
Thread: What line to use for trolling?
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The stretch of mono allows the in line boards to...
The stretch of mono allows the in line boards to run smoother .
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03-22-2021, 07:55 PM
Thread: What line to use for trolling?
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What type of trolling do you normally do ? If...
What type of trolling do you normally do ?
If it's big boards and jets or try trips go with 30/8 power pro braid .
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01-07-2021, 09:34 PM
Thread: Best unit to show fish at higher speed
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About any modern brands should be able to mark...
About any modern brands should be able to mark fish at speed . It really comes down to fine tuning your transducer placement and settings on your unit .
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03-16-2018, 06:11 PM
Thread: What's happening???
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Dirty water has been the biggest issue . That big...
Dirty water has been the biggest issue . That big NE 2 weeks ago messed it up , and it's been windy enough it hasn't let it settle . Water is starting to look better but it Sure doesn't look like a...
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08-18-2017, 08:55 PM
Thread: Perch, walleye reports
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Thanks for the report , I'll probably be out in...
Thanks for the report , I'll probably be out in that area tomorrow afternoon.
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08-12-2017, 01:12 PM
Thread: String Braid or mono
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Mone for inline boards , cranks , inline weights...
Mone for inline boards , cranks , inline weights or tadpoles . The added stretch let's em take the bait deeper .
Braid for big boards , Jets , and dipseys .
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I've been having good luck with the standard size...
I've been having good luck with the standard size stinger in Sir Walleye as well . The one I'm using is the UV transparent version , with a copper back .
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05-18-2017, 09:54 AM
Thread: Calibrating reels
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Your on the right track . Measure out a fixed...
Your on the right track . Measure out a fixed distance and check to see if it's reading correctly . If you line counter is reading high add line , if it's reading low remove line . I usually start my...
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05-06-2017, 07:41 PM
Thread: Trolling Question
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You'll do fine . When fish are high you may miss...
You'll do fine . When fish are high you may miss out some ...but I've had plenty of times when flat lines produces as well if not better than boards . Make some turns and it'll help .
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03-16-2017, 10:36 PM
Thread: Perfect 10 question(s)
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I'll add that the P10 is most often used in fall...
I'll add that the P10 is most often used in fall and spring . Once water temps come up,and trolling speed increases other baits are brought into play . But at slower speeds P10s are a heavily used...
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03-16-2017, 08:43 PM
Thread: Perfect 10 question(s)
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Yes , they are commonly used trolling . Either...
Yes , they are commonly used trolling . Either weight assisted or without . Just depends on the depth of the water the fish are in . They are often used for night trolling also .
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12-05-2016, 12:50 PM
Thread: Cam For Ice?
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I haven't used a camera on Erie ice . But a...
I haven't used a camera on Erie ice . But a flasher or graph is pretty much a essential .
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10-15-2016, 07:52 PM
Thread: I messed up BAD today
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We got checked a few yrs ago as we were pulling...
We got checked a few yrs ago as we were pulling anchor to head in . WO counted and said we were 1 over . He just kept the fish and didn't fine us . Later while cleaning our fish we recounted and...
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07-18-2016, 01:46 PM
Thread: 7/17 Lorain report
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We fished sunday out of Lorain also. We started...
We fished sunday out of Lorain also. We started towards the NE corner of the dump and picked up a few then had several hours of nothing. Tried N of dump and NW of dump. We were moving in to try...
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07-15-2016, 06:04 AM
Thread: Landing nets...
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I have a Ego S2 reach with the 22X23 basket. It...
I have a Ego S2 reach with the 22X23 basket. It works well. I like how easy it extends and deploys. Handles 30" fish fine if the rod guy and net guy work together, but could be a smidge larger for...
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06-21-2016, 06:10 AM
Thread: Looking for IBFrozen Bandits
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Just order them from DJ. He'll ship em .
Just order them from DJ. He'll ship em .
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06-19-2016, 08:10 PM
Thread: Decent Day West Sister
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I fished in the West sister area Sat evening and...
I fished in the West sister area Sat evening and Sunday morning . Caught fish on Tadpoles in the 35-60ft lead range ...And 4 oz bottom bouncers caught alot of fish , and our bigger fish. Antifreeze...
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06-10-2016, 08:49 AM
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Thanks for the report. We'll probably be out in...
Thanks for the report. We'll probably be out in that area this afternoon. Good luck today
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03-03-2016, 07:38 AM
Thread: Crank baits… trolling early season
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For early season perfect 10s are tough to beat....
For early season perfect 10s are tough to beat. Blue/silver and lemon lime crush were good last yr early and for the fall bite. They've come out with some good looking stock colors this yr. For...
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11-17-2015, 12:00 PM
Thread: Camp Perry Closed to Public Ice Fishing
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Heard the news. It stinks that people acting like...
Heard the news. It stinks that people acting like idiots ruined a great access point. I saw so many people disobeying their requests last yr that I ws worried this would happen. I'd like to see em...
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07-02-2015, 12:33 PM
Thread: Where are the fishing reports?
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We plan on trying that area Fri morning. Hoping...
We plan on trying that area Fri morning. Hoping to launch early. I'm out of the loop and really don't know anyone who fishes that area so any info, even basic , shared would be a great help.
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03-31-2015, 08:55 AM
Thread: Jigging bite??
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Ya'll think they'll be up in the traditional...
Ya'll think they'll be up in the traditional jigging areas this weekend ? Buddies wanna troll but I'm hoping to do some jigging.
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