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Fast enough to keep the lake trout off. Seriously, 2.5-2.8 for salmon and 3.0 and up for steelhead.

We use the Forshner for the initial cleaning then a fillet to detail. No bones, mud vein, or anything that isn't orange. I think I'll get some out of the freezer for a Super Bowl dip.

We've been using 4/0 Siwash with good success. Most offer an open eye so they are easy to swap.

Talked to a fisherman today saying he was getting fresh kings in the Muskegon. Can anyone else confirm?

A couple ice cubes and some Famous Grouse. A little bit of heaven.

Your couch takes more of a beating than a TV. Marine electronics have to be built very tough to withstand the environment they are used in. That reliability that we expect, costs a little more.

Check out First Marine. They have a good number of weld on replacement skegs. Most good fab/weld shops will handle this task.

The Grand Trunk or Harbor Towne launch would be a better bet right now.

:grin:Welcome Jeff. I didn't realize there was another site.

I drive the boat, and trust me, it's the first rigger I want down.

Sounds like damage from a lamprey.

Jim is spot on, keep the drag just as he said and let them take line until you feel a good, solid hookup. The dipsey's are such a direct connection you need to have the cushion that the rigger hit on mono gives you. That's the best way I can explain it. The drag has to take the place of the stretch you get with mono. But a wire dipsey can be the best ride on the boat!

The boat I fish on (Draggin Balls II} went out this morning to 330 fow & went 11 for 17. I had to work but the bills need to be paid. An AM trip is on for tomorrow and I'm assuming the same game plan. 17 miles out makes for a long ride back.