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I like my Cannons. Had Big Jons when I bought the boat, but I think they were the cheapest version Big Jon made. The Cannons were a step up and have loved them ever since.

I got them from Gander Mtn. These are Optronics replacement lights. I saw Cabelas had Optronics replacement lights for $65, or $80 for the complete wire kit. I paid $50 at Gander for the pair.

So the boat came out of storage today. I put new LED trailer lights on and I have to say I am impressed! I'll be sure to be seen with these things, even during the daylight. I nearly was rear-ended last year and I hope this will help me be seen. This is before: This is after

Good Luck! I know fishing is my release when I get stressed. Something about it just relaxes me and I get lost in the moment. I hope you can get the same feeling.

Glad you found it early. I know I don't like surprises on the water. My boat comes out tomorrow. Good luck this season!

Just a bump to remind everyone this is this weekend. Hope to see some of you there

Great looking fish! Love the color on him too!

Is there a standard length leader you guys use for free sliding rigs? I have never tried them before, but may try some this year. Should they be shorter than the length between ball and lure?

First off, welcome to GLF Bob! Not to hijack the thread, but on the note of braid with dipseys, can you get away with not using a roller rod if you use braided line?

That's a great looking boat. Won't be long now!

Congrats! I hope he brings you joy and great companionship. He is a cute pup.

Not much added for fishing equipment but a few new spoons. Otherwise, it's a new head gasket, fuel pump, rebuild the carbs, and add LED lights for the trailer. After all that is done, see how much money is left and may look into getting set up for divers (rods, and heavier duty rod holders).

Looks like it is March 12th from 9am to 4pm. I think I may be able to make it this year. http://www.dandrsports.com/Weekend_Events.html

Boat comes out in two weeks. From there, I'll put in a new head gasket and fuel pump and she'll be ready to go. Usually take her to an inland lake first few times for bluegill, then we may try St. Joe this year. Spring is very close, so good luck to all!

So my wife and I bought our first house. We have been volunteering at the SPCA shelter in Kalamazoo and we finally chose our new companion. Meet Kensie, a 4 year old spaniel/labrador mix. She is a sweetheart and we are glad to give her a great home. We are going to make a tent so she can ride the bow while we are fishing

Adam, have a beer or two with those boys! Great job on the recovery. It'll be a great story for years to come. Glad all of you are safe:thumb:

I heard that using a UV light will charge a glow lure faster and the glow will last longer. Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks.

Peter and LeAnna Stockoski (Age 33 and 31) Portage, MI. (In transit within Portage area) Lk. Michigan: South Haven. Lk. Huron: Port Austin/Grindstone. Lk. Superior: Munising Bay. Only about two years salmon fishing experience. Been fishing entire life. The "Troll 'N Yooper" is a 17' Tracker Deep-V with 40 hp Evinrude. Wife is from the U.P. so we fish up there alot. Got the boat about two months after we were married. Love perch fishing in South Haven, bass and walleye fishing in Port Austin and salmon and trout in the U.P. Learned most about salmon fishing from this site and trial and error. Love all the info and discussion this site provides. But we fish mostly inland lakes for bluegills and anything else, but salmon fishing has gotten into our blood over the past years.

Good one guys!

The downrigger balls are gone.

My wife and I volunteer at the SPCA in Kalamazoo. Don't know if you're set on a puppy, but there is a beagle there named "Arnold" that has one heck of a nose on him. Not sure of his background, but can check for you if you'd like. He is one of my favorites and I would love to see him go to a good home.

Amen to that!

My wife and I finally are pulling the trigger on our first house, so now I'm broke. For Sale: Thule three bike rack. Fits into 2" trailer reciever. $60 Big Jon planer board mast. 2 reels with 2 spare reels (one missing a handle), 2 riviera catamaran boards, 2 aluminum rod holders, and extra planer board line. $150 McPherson Olympus Bow. 27-55 lb. draw weight. 65% let off. Includes quiver, 4 aluminum arrows, 5 Muzzy 100 grain broadheads, various releases, nock pliers, nocks, 2 fiberglass arrows (one without broadhead), and line reel. Sorry, no bow case. Bow was used mostly for carp shooting. $100 Single Arrow Fletching Jig. Includes 5" orange and white plastic fletchings and fletching cement. $20 Four homemade 10lb. downrigger balls. Free to whomever would like to pick them up. I would prefer pickup over shipping. I live in Portage/Kalamazoo. Will meet half way if needed. PM if interested. Thanks.

That speed should work great. I had my best action below 2.4

I love swimbaits for salmon. Depending on what type you use, you may need to watch your trolling speed. I have run a few too fast and the action wasn't too great.