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I used the lead and non lead last year. They were vitually the same in all aspects. Good product, I bought more to replace the line in the future.

Those are some eaters! Nice Job!

Got the boat out today and took a shakedown cruise. Lots of postive things happend. The new downrigger board looked and worked well, the battery was charged, the motor started, the boat stayed afloat,.... but nothing shaken the lines. We were out from 1-5pm, no action anywhere. The guys fishing for perch said they weren't biting fast and furious either. Wind kicked up a good chop but nothing too serious. Now all we need is some nice steady weather and the fish will be jumping in the boat. Keep it safe guys.

Don't go with low quality hooks and line, it will come back to bite you. Flouro or at least 40# Ande works well and I love my owner hooks. I've used tubing as well as heads for the flies, both worked well- tubing is a little easier to work with. I used head cement instead of nail polish. I also like the flashabou and some banded mylar. Flashabou...................................$4.00 Pack of hooks .............................$6.00 Tying vise...................................$25.00 Catching a fish on a fly you tied..... PRICELESS

Give it time. I fish out of Grand Haven and we don't usually get much of anything until mid- May. You can try fishing the shallows with long leads and run a few boards with rapalas or thin fish. Also, find the warmer water with baitfish. They need to eat so they should be close. We usually fish the river mouth in G.H. on the early cruises. Don't forget structure, it always important. The kings should be around in a couple weeks. I'm hoping to do a shakedown run this weekend if the lightning holds off. Hope that helps. Good Luck. Bob

Welcome Joel, you're gonna like it here.

Way to go James! Nice start to the season.

Way to go Matt!

Great Job Jim!

Way to go Jay!

Here is a calculator for filling reels. One of the guys on the site was nice enough to share. I like to run my copper off boards so I have mine on a 9.5 ft rod mh. I think it's personal preference when it comes to rods. I run Fireline in my board releases, but don't usually have a problem with it coming out. Keating uses a rubber band wrpped around the release. I have used it a couple of times with good success. I'm sure others will have other ideas for you.

Just watch part 1 of video- everything worked just fine. Just hit play, no waiting. Picture and sound were very good. I like it. Are you going to place the other speakers from the seminar? This is why GLF is the best site on the net. Thanks for doing this Mike.

I have a half core on a convector 30 and a full on a 45. Both work just fine and like the other guys said these have a better retrieve ratios than the 209's.

Fishusa.com has 8' rod, basspro.com has a 7' leadcore rod, marinegeneralcatalog.com has 7,8,9' leadcore rods. All of these say they are the ones with stainless steel guides. As far as a store front you might try cabelas or basspro if they are close. If not try a local bait shop. They sometimes have the gear you're looking for. Hope that helps.

It's a great idea Mike. I agree with Tony, I like the 30 min videos. That way if you're short on time you don't have to watch the first half again, unless you want too of course.

Welcome to the site. I think you're gonna like it here.

Woo Hoooooooo! Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Thanks Steve!!!!

Thanks for the report. Here a link with directions on how to upload your pictures.

Welcome to the site. You'll find lots of great ideas for this bunch. The Magda spooled with 20lb should be fine for Kings. I run a couple myself with 20lb big game. As far as presentation, I'll let some from your area give more precise details, but I would add something to your setup. Leadcore and inline boards. May be two setups to start, 5 and 7 colors. These have been working well for me. Just an opinion. Good Luck!

Welcome Jason. What port do you fish?

Welcome to the site. Great group of fisherman with a ton of knowledge and experience.

Here's a couple more ideas- crimson ride, salmon seeker, fish tales, hot rods, or little red 1

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Congratulations! Quite an achievement in today society. Here’s to another 20

Nice job! Thanks for the report. Save some for me. Only problem, I wont get out till mid to late April. Go get um!