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Good advice there, and so true. Chris

Up till June everything I run is 12 lb. rigs. After that everything is 20 lb. Ande. If I want stealth I go to copper and SWR rigs. Chris

I gotta tell ya Jim, I'm impressed.

Dave, Pm sent. Chris

I've never used a Saltist, but I've heard they are solid reels. But, if it was me, I would save some cash and go with a Okuma Convector CV-30D. Very nice reel, and much cheaper. You can find them online in the $65 dollar range. I love mine, and they leave a little cash in the wallet for other toys. Just my two pennies. Chris

Big Weenie and John King's are both great products. Black mamba, green frog, white/crystal are all great producers.

What is your guys favorite method for late fall walleye. I have had good success in early fall (middle/late October) trolling big body baits shallow on Portage Lake, but have never been out this late in the year for walleye. My deer tags are filled so I gotta find an exscuse to get out on the water. Any help would be appreciated on depth, speed, rigs etc. Thanks, Chris

Did not know that. Thanks.

You can essentially do the same thing with fixed, or free sliders, and it doesn't cost you a line in the water. Or a nasty tangle. Just my two pennies. Chris

Looks great, but scary. If you can stay untangled and net fish I am impressed. Not bashing you. I just like the back of my boat open. You never know when a big king is going to decide to go every direction but towards the net. Chris

Where did you find these for $150 a pair? I might make a drive.

Out of sunlight and kept dry? Try bending/twisting it around. If it's turned brittle you will be able to tell. Cut off a two foot section and tie a couple loop knots in both ends. Hook one to a nail and another to a fish scale and pull till it breaks. That will give you a decent idea of it's worth. I would not be surprised if it's still good to go. Chris

Another vote for Big Jon Capt's Paks.

This would explain why I keep catching 51 pound kings with meat rigs in their mouths. Of course I am using 52 lb. test. Chris

It's almost always the south pier here in Manistee.

I know there is a set of Big Jon Brutes (downriggers) for sale here on this site for $350 each. You will NOT find a better deal on some excellent riggers. Chris

Nice job Jason! Chris

Another vote for Riverside Charters. Paul is a great guy, great boat and puts fish in the box. www.Riversidecharters.com A few other highly recommended would be Trout Scout, Killin' Time and Pier Pressure. Good luck, Chris

Mike (GLF) had his Amberjack for sale on here. Don't know if it sold or not, but looked like a nice rig. Take a walk up and down your local boardwalks and marinas. Lots of rigs for sale.

I completely agree. Should be nice fish well into September. Chris

Great job guys. Sorry I wasn't able to fish with you, but give me a shout next time around. Chris

Tell her you need it to go with the bigger house you are buying for her. Then buy the boat and tell her the new house if full of termites and there is no way you would let her live in a house like that. Might just work. Chris

First ones that came to mind were caramel dolphin the NBK. Both have put a lot of fish in the box over the years. Chris

Nice job Jason. Maybe next time your around I'll run into you. Chris

I know that this was a typo, but it cracked me up. As far as starting points if I'm not fishing on a regular basis and have them somewhat patterned, then it all comes down to networking. I have a select few friends (some charter capt's/some not) that I can go to for up to date, accurate information. And in turn they know that they can hit me up anytime for the same. These are people that I trust, and they trust me in turn. Nothing is more valuable than that when it comes to accurate information. There are also hotspots that I have figured out over the years that can turn on given the time of year. And sometime I just "trust my gut" and try various areas and baits. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but either way I learn something. Hope this helps, Chris