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    We didn't switch to mono,we have always used mono with our inline boards.I took about 400ft of line off the reel and tied the new 15# Maxima mono to it and calibrated it down the basement where I have 50ft marked off.We use braid on our dipseys.From what I have read by the best trollers, they think mono works best with inline boards because the mono holds better in the releases and the stretch in the line makes the boards run smoother.They also believe the mono,inline board and crank combination works the best to catch walleye.
    Eyecrazy,I did see picture of you new boat and it looks really nice.You have the enclosed cabin that really helps to keep you warm in the cold.Capt Sam has that same type of enclosed cabin on his boat.Whatever you are doing fishing seams be be working from what I have read on your reports.But having flexibility to change your approach when the bite gets tough can really help.Enjoy your new boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by itsbob View Post
    We didn't switch to mono,we have always used mono with our inline boards.I took about 400ft of line off the reel and tied the new 15# Maxima mono to it and calibrated it down the basement where I have 50ft marked off.We use braid on our dipseys.From what I have read by the best trollers, they think mono works best with inline boards because the mono holds better in the releases and the stretch in the line makes the boards run smoother.They also believe the mono,inline board and crank combination works the best to catch walleye.
    Eyecrazy,I did see picture of you new boat and it looks really nice.You have the enclosed cabin that really helps to keep you warm in the cold.Capt Sam has that same type of enclosed cabin on his boat.Whatever you are doing fishing seams be be working from what I have read on your reports.But having flexibility to change your approach when the bite gets tough can really help.Enjoy your new boat.
    Thanks Bob! I gave up trying to get inlines to hold with braid. We’ve been fishing with braid and wrapping the boards since I started trolling inlines. I just like the longevity of the braid and the quick hookups are a plus when we are trolling super low speeds. I misunderstood your post and thought you switched from braid to mono and was interested in how it worked out for you. I’m always learning and you’ve given a lot of good information over the years.

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    That's a good idea to add mono to some rods when fishing in the early cold water.Have read quite a few posts where others have used both mono and braid during the cold water bite and,as you have said,the mono can sometimes significantly outcatch the braid.If our winter continues to be on mild side may be only a couple months till boats put in the water.

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    Hey lucky duck,I'm sure Capt Eric may want to chime in but the braid,TT40,spoons and big boards is a killer setup and a mainstay of most charters once water temp goes over 50 degrees.I'm sure the charter captains can't wait to switch over from cranks to spoons.They can set up,reel in and get less tangles with the TT40s over the cranks.The fish size gets smaller but the catch rate goes up and they limit faster.That's the same time we switch over to our braid/dipsey/spoon fishing too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by itsbob View Post
    Hey lucky duck,I'm sure Capt Eric may want to chime in but the braid,TT40,spoons and big boards is a killer setup and a mainstay of most charters once water temp goes over 50 degrees.I'm sure the charter captains can't wait to switch over from cranks to spoons.They can set up,reel in and get less tangles with the TT40s over the cranks.The fish size gets smaller but the catch rate goes up and they limit faster.That's the same time we switch over to our braid/dipsey/spoon fishing too.
    That's right!!! Tru-Trips / spoon program = way fewer tangles! It's not so much a matter of limiting out faster, just shooting for that limit every day! Whatever tools I can use to increase our chances, I'll use 'em. Whatever helps us keep more baits in the water for the maximum amount of time - yes. That's the only way to consistently pull limits... Get complacent with the easy fishing, get sloppy, whatever, it'll hurt you on the tough days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Capt Eric View Post
    That's right!!! Tru-Trips / spoon program = way fewer tangles! It's not so much a matter of limiting out faster, just shooting for that limit every day! Whatever tools I can use to increase our chances, I'll use 'em. Whatever helps us keep more baits in the water for the maximum amount of time - yes. That's the only way to consistently pull limits... Get complacent with the easy fishing, get sloppy, whatever, it'll hurt you on the tough days.
    I’ve always used braid with a fluro leader even with cranks. Does the mono really make that much difference? I’d have to switch 10 rods back and forth.

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    Default yesterdays fish

    seemed lot smaller, in the 3lb range, no lunkers like last weekend, fished in that thick fog that refused to burn off until lunch time, it was certainly brisk out, fish came on same program as last weekend, water was a bit murky because of rough seas prior to Saturday, ended up with 20 fish, 4 short of limit, everything seemed to freeze up even the eyelets, weather was tough on equipment, looks like this was a wrap on our January assault on open waters, extremely lucky to have had 5 wonderful outings catching those pre spawn eyes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eyezcrazy View Post
    I’ve always used braid with a fluro leader even with cranks. Does the mono really make that much difference? I’d have to switch 10 rods back and forth.
    We don't switch the line out, we just add 100' of mono on top of the braid for the early spring... Once we go to spoons, we just cut it off and toss it. And before anyone asks "Doesn't that change the reel calibration?" Yes, a little, but all my reels still match, so once I dial in on a lead that's working, I can duplicate it on all my rods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Capt Eric View Post
    We don't switch the line out, we just add 100' of mono on top of the braid for the early spring... Once we go to spoons, we just cut it off and toss it. And before anyone asks "Doesn't that change the reel calibration?" Yes, a little, but all my reels still match, so once I dial in on a lead that's working, I can duplicate it on all my rods.
    How much line would you actually need to put in if the goal is just to be stealthy for line shy fish? What if I just tie a double uni-knot and add 10-15 feet of mono? Is there another reason you add 100’?
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    Hey eyecrazy,was thinking about your new boat and your rod setup with braid.You will be fishing more often in cold water and using cranks with the boat you have now.Could just add 100ft mono to a couple rods or half your setup and see if the mono really helps or not.That's what Capt Eric did and he thought it helped enough to do all his reels for early crank bite.I was adding line and calibrating some reels a couple nights ago and 100ft did not change the spool diameter very much.

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