Not to change the topic....
Anyone ever use offshore boards, and lead core line to get their depth? Say three color Suxffix lead that gets 7-7.5 feet per color at 2 mph. A leader back to your spoon, or crank as we do here? Seems easier, but maybe I'm missing something about what works on Erie (Sure I am). I experienced ice fishing here for the first time, and between the fish, and all the great people, hope to make some early season trips back in the boat.