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01-02-2017, 08:27 AM
Thread: New fish finder?
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I run lowrances and I love them probably because...
I run lowrances and I love them probably because I'm comfortable with them. I love the combo units and wouldn't go without them. Difference is I run two 7" units on my dash that way I can dedicate...
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12-24-2016, 08:26 AM
Thread: Lost a Great Guy last week, Terry Weber
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That is horrible news. What a blow to our...
That is horrible news. What a blow to our fishing community. I have been dealing with Terry for the past 7 years and he has helped me out alot. He was a great man and I am going to miss him. Our...
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03-22-2016, 11:51 AM
Thread: Trolling Line ?
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I use 30lb. Test power pro with a 15 lb. Test...
I use 30lb. Test power pro with a 15 lb. Test flouro leader tied with a uni knot. I use this set up on my trolling rods, this way I can use them for walleyes and when the steelhead start showing up...
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03-22-2016, 08:35 AM
Thread: using leaders trolling cranks
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I use 20' of 15 lb. p line flouro tied directly...
I use 20' of 15 lb. p line flouro tied directly to 30lb. braid. I like having 20' so if I have to cut and retie I can do it several times before I have to retie to my main line + less knots and...
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03-19-2016, 12:33 PM
Thread: Go to cranks?
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It's crazy how finicky the walleyes are. We...
It's crazy how finicky the walleyes are. We where out on tuesday and ran reefs and Dhj12's and caught all our fish on dh's. Crazy thing is we tried every color in the box of both brands at every...
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03-16-2016, 09:21 AM
Thread: 3/15 f can
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3/15 f can
Found a small pod of fish by f can and picked away at them for 5 hours. We managed to boat 10. We released all but 2, 1 male and unfortunately a female that swallowed a ddhj. We tried to be...
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01-20-2016, 01:25 PM
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I have a Lund explorer and I have no issues with...
I have a Lund explorer and I have no issues with the cabelas track rod holders for trolling inlines or bottom bouncers and they are inexpensive. Now if you are going to troll with dipsys or for...
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12-22-2015, 08:03 PM
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Great day at Huron with my son and friend
Thanks to all for the advice to go to Huron. We started to fish around 11am and where back to the launch around 3pm. We started west of the dumping grounds in 35' and it didnt take long to figure...
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12-21-2015, 09:52 AM
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If everything goes as planned we will be trying...
If everything goes as planned we will be trying Huron but probably wont be able to get onto the water until around 9-10. We will be on 79 call sign childs play.
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12-21-2015, 09:26 AM
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I was looking at the weather and Huron might be...
I was looking at the weather and Huron might be the best choice with a wsw wind. Never been to Huron. Is the best ramp the municipal ramp and do they still have the docks in? Also wondering how...
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12-20-2015, 03:39 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. Appreciated. Have a...
Thanks for the info guys. Appreciated. Have a great holiday!
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12-20-2015, 09:16 AM
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First december walleye trip with son wondering where to go?
Wondering where is the best place to go on Erie? Heading out Tuesday morning. Was thinking of BB or the cans out of Wild Wings. Even Huron but I have never been there. Never fished this late...
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06-12-2012, 07:31 PM
Thread: Trolling Bags
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Look at Cabelas on line. I just purchased a set...
Look at Cabelas on line. I just purchased a set of 44" bags for my 25' to slow me down a little more so I can run crawler harnesses. The cost was $38.49 each, they are the angler proseries drift...
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06-22-2010, 11:40 AM
Thread: in line sinkers
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I don't know exactly how deep they run but when I...
I don't know exactly how deep they run but when I start out I use 2 oz. inlines and I run them on boards with harnesses at 1-1.5 mph. I usually start my outside boards 70ft back, my middle boards 50...
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06-15-2010, 04:21 PM
Thread: Canadian safety boating license
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Canadian safety boating license
For anybody that needs to know. I know in my fishing circle there has been alot of rumors about US citizens needing a canadian boating license if they are driving a vessel in canadian waters. Just...
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05-21-2010, 08:29 PM
Thread: Trolling Spoons???
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If you don't have linecounters you can do it the...
If you don't have linecounters you can do it the old school way and count guide passes. I used to use this method back in the day. Most reels will count out about 8-10 ft for every pass of the...
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09-04-2008, 05:22 PM
Thread: how to set sonar
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I have a lowrance lcx 16ci which is similar to...
I have a lowrance lcx 16ci which is similar to your unit just a bigger screen. I run my sensitivity around 75% unless I am in very deep water.
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07-17-2008, 05:16 PM
Thread: First post / Advice rigging my boat
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I preference big jon rod holders and riggers...
I preference big jon rod holders and riggers because of the quality and durability. I just had them make me some custom adjustable rod holders that are on the rear vertical posts of my hardtop for...
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07-17-2008, 09:55 AM
Thread: First post / Advice rigging my boat
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The first item I would purchase is a good set of...
The first item I would purchase is a good set of drift/trolling bags because I know that your boat will not idle down slow enough, you just run one on each side of the boat to slow you down. I would...
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07-13-2008, 08:02 AM
Thread: Help choosing a boat
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I have a 23 wa seaswirl that I love. The only...
I have a 23 wa seaswirl that I love. The only difference is that I have a i/o not an outboard, but the way the boat is set up the engine housing is pushed into the back of the boat so it does not...
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