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06-01-2018, 07:20 AM
Thread: Tru Trips and spoons
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You can run spoons with crawlers if you want....
You can run spoons with crawlers if you want. Most don't as it is a reaction bite trolling from 2.5 to 3.5 mph on average using spoons. Most any Michigan stinger 2.5" size, Warrior spoons to name 2....
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04-17-2018, 04:00 AM
Thread: Precision Trolling Data and a Tablet
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I do agree. Trying to find/see/read an app is a...
I do agree. Trying to find/see/read an app is a PIA.
Since you already have the data/lures you want. Spend an afternoon on your puter using Excel. Print out the sheets, tape inside each bait... -
04-12-2018, 04:18 AM
Thread: Color Pattern Question
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What you posted is the basic info most folks...
What you posted is the basic info most folks start with. But figuring out what bait color and size bait that is best for the water color at that moment (and speed). Using that info can be daunting....
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03-31-2018, 10:24 AM
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Using any weighted system, boat speed is always...
Using any weighted system, boat speed is always the first thing to adjust a weights dive level.
But, trolling with/against/across Lake Erie currents also changes the dive curve. So you could... -
03-29-2018, 01:44 PM
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For me, I use #17 XT. The line will go thru most...
For me, I use #17 XT. The line will go thru most hook eyelets for snelling. Where some brands of #20 you have to move up a size in hooks for a larger eyelet.
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03-08-2018, 01:36 PM
Thread: shallow vs. deep divers??
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I prefer shallow diving baits and using weights....
I prefer shallow diving baits and using weights. I can carry 4 weights from each size 1/4 oz to 4 oz all in one little box. I have another box with the weights upto 10 oz.
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03-07-2018, 05:29 AM
Thread: Wind ???? Need some advice
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For Lake Erie, I add the 2 wind speeds that are...
For Lake Erie, I add the 2 wind speeds that are on the news together for a more real guess of how rough the lake is or will be. 15mph total would be a reason to not go unless the walleye are in a...
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03-02-2018, 05:02 AM
Thread: Open or Hard Top
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A couple things I did not see anyone mention....
A couple things I did not see anyone mention. Towing a hardtop uses ALOT more gas. You have to be more aware of bridge heights/low hanging trees etc if you plan on towing to inland/other waters. ...
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02-01-2018, 05:42 AM
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Not sure if you are interested. I've been using...
Not sure if you are interested. I've been using one of these for quite a few years on P1's boat (Frank). He lives/fishes Saginawbay. He has military grade chart plotters or tablets he upgrades for...
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01-26-2018, 03:16 PM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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You should see a difference when running hard...
You should see a difference when running hard pulling baits/weights. And in rough water.
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01-26-2018, 04:51 AM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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Easy Bob. I removed those black plastic pieces....
Easy Bob. I removed those black plastic pieces. Never found that I needed them to hold the flag for storage. You can make/cut washers out of those when making your tattle flags so the flags rotate...
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01-24-2018, 04:40 PM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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Thanks Bob. Just as a note. You can run a 3oz...
Thanks Bob.
Just as a note. You can run a 3oz weight attached under a #40 jet and get down around 57ft. And less line out. 2.5 to 2.7 mph. I've hit bottom in 65 ft near the line from Vermilion with... -
01-24-2018, 05:56 AM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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A short 7" dropper is all that is needed. I...
A short 7" dropper is all that is needed. I started with around 15". Everything can stay attached to the rods and put into lockers. Faster setup/take down. You only have to unclip the weights, hook...
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01-24-2018, 05:55 AM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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Limited to 4 photos.....:rolleyes: Back to the...
Limited to 4 photos.....:rolleyes: Back to the Offshore boards,
Around 2006 I dropped the rear back side eyelet to the same location the eyelet from the from side was removed. Not straight back like... -
01-24-2018, 05:54 AM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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Gene, if you use your tattle flags for what they...
Gene, if you use your tattle flags for what they were designed for. I believe you are missing out not using #32 rubberbands. Just a few seconds to adjust perfectly to any bait you are going to run....
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01-23-2018, 05:39 PM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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I never found the curves to be even close on...
I never found the curves to be even close on either. I ran my jets along with partners TT's. And mine would release much easier and consistent than the TT's.
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01-23-2018, 05:27 PM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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I had multiple jets, I made them all releasable....
I had multiple jets, I made them all releasable. Many many years before TT came out. No need to upgrade to TT. :)
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01-23-2018, 05:07 AM
Thread: JETS & TRU-TRIP 40's
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Any floater/shallow diving crankbait works well....
Any floater/shallow diving crankbait works well. Med to deep diving baits pull against the jet and change the jet dive curve/depth or blow out due to speeds and resistance. If that makes sense. ...
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01-11-2018, 03:43 PM
Thread: spoon painting colors
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Purple, pink, blue, silver, gold, red, green,...
Purple, pink, blue, silver, gold, red, green, orange. That's with chartreuse as a back color. Lots of purple or pink back colors too.
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01-10-2018, 01:32 PM
Thread: Line questions
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Sorry to hijack the thread. I met Dennis about...
Sorry to hijack the thread.
I met Dennis about 18/20 yrs ago? When he first moved to Ohio. He was strictly a salmon guy but wanted to know how to catch walleye. Dennis, Casey (his black lab) and I... -
01-10-2018, 09:45 AM
Thread: Line questions
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Sorry I didn't post a clearer message. I have...
Sorry I didn't post a clearer message.
I have absolutely NO disrespect for Keith! Keith and his wife are awesome folks!
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01-10-2018, 05:31 AM
Thread: Line questions
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This has gone off the original topic about line....
This has gone off the original topic about line.
IMHO, active/feeding fish will typically bite the best/fastest. But, trolling you are looking for a reaction bite. Doesn't matter if the fish are... -
12-31-2017, 06:41 AM
Thread: Line questions
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I used to use braid. I stopped running dipsy's....
I used to use braid. I stopped running dipsy's. Changed back to mono. #17 trilene test holds up to/against any fish your going to take out on Erie. 15+ yrs now.
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12-17-2017, 05:11 AM
Thread: I’m an idiot
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About how much water? A table spoon or less? Was...
About how much water? A table spoon or less? Was the oil/lube milky color?
I doubt you have any cracks or damage. As long as there is/was non watered down lube you should be fine. Typically at 3%... -
10-10-2017, 04:38 AM
Thread: dive curve for 20 back 2oz weight
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You can use deep diving baits, but they won't...
You can use deep diving baits, but they won't run/action as designed. Using weights with a 6ft leader, use the same brand/colors as your deep divers just get the shallow divers. They work great! Any...
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