Advice

[ilandem]

Could someone tell me what is a weight forward spinner i always see you guys talking about them. I'm new so sorry if thats a stupid question just don't know what they are. And jiginitis is there any species of fish you haven't fished for your posts are great thanks everybody. Mike

[weight forward]

Check out the following website. It'll show you the legend of weight forwards, the Erie Dearie. There are many brands out there now, but I believe these guys started it all. They all look pretty much the same though.
You just put a nice hunk of worm on the hook and start casting.

http://www.eriedearie.com/catalog/EliteSeries.html

[PCperchhunter]

You can also drift with weight forwards. Caught a lot of nice walleyes that way. Just want to make sure to use a heavy enough spinner that you can feel it occasionally bouncing bottom as you drift - then you know you're in the zone.

[jiginitis69]

Mike, That's about it CARP! They are nasty to even look at & I pray I dont ever have to even touch one. I would use my pliers.

[ilandem]

Yeah i agree carp are pretty nasty lookin, hey i'm looking at buying a used boat and suggestion jiginitis as far as length and make my budget is 15,000.

[jiginitis69]

Your budget allows you allot of choices. As far as size? It matters whether you trailer, how far, and where you fish mostly. I ask this because if you trailer long distances and fish for many species (great lakes & inland lakes) you have to weigh in the versatility factor. If its great lakes only? Then its a Deep V- Fiberglass only. Some of the better boats in your budget are Thompson, Grady White, Aquasport, Penn Yan, Black Fin, Mako, Pro line, and a few more. There are some to stay away from for Lake Erie- Bayliner, Renken, Larson. They are light boats and dont take the constant beating as well as others.

I would weigh it out. Is it a family or just fishing boat????? or both??? Will I stay overnight on it or trailer home/hotel???

Keep in mind when you buy a great lakes boat you are buying the hull, power pack, and trailer. Electronics will probably get upgraded anyway.

When buying a veratility boat. Ease of trailering, cost of trailering, cost of running. All these are addressed best with a Lund, or other top Aluminum boat.

Aluminum will get you out, but you will have to leave earlier then the fiberglass boats if the weather becomes inclement.

Size---20' minimun either/or type or make.

The better fiberglass boats I recommended have great hulls. I would not be concerned about what year the boat was built as much as the condition of the engine and wiring.

C Ya on the Water

P.S. I run a 1984 20' Center Console Aquasport w/ a 1994 200 HP Johnson. Works great, but I still get blown off the lake.

[ilandem]

Hey thanks for the advice i would definetly be trailering the boat fishing mostly on erie but would like to go to michigan and maybe ontario. I was really intrested in the lund on this sight the 2000 pro-vse but it just sold. Thanks jiginitis for advice if you know any good used boat sights let me know i'm willing to drive to get a good deal.

[jiginitis69]

Sometimes visiting Marinas and looking at the stored boats offers opportunities for older fiberglass boats. Many folks try to sell them after they shrink wrap and store for winter.

FYI

C Ya on the Water