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I also have a 2 season old Depth Raider available in case someone is looking for one under $300 pm me.

A quad set adjustable tree A new probe Some new short core and copper reels, and we need to find a new tournament scale. Any recommendations on a good 30# scale?

LOL that is my buddy Paul.

Looks like southerly winds 20-30 mph for Friday so be careful out there. Most times we don't even start until dark thirty or even 11pm. Have not heard much on the perch yet other than not much happening in the usual spots. Tim

Sure have, Muskegon, White, Macatawa, Pentwater, and Ludington all get pretty good shots of fish. Once the Lake MI walleyes invade the drowned river mouths around 40 degrees it is game on! Let me know if you ever need a rider as I don't currently have a boat. I'd be happy to show you what I know.

Still a little early for that trophy. 40 degrees and below is your best shot at a big girl and temps right now are hovering around 50 degrees. You will still catch fish and possibly a big one any time though. All I would add to your program is a pump / pause into your action to the bait. You can sweep your rod forward 8-18" and then let your rod slowly fall back allowing your lure to stop for a few seconds. That magic pause is when most fish hit! Vary up your action until you find what they want. Usually gently sweep the rod forward every 5 seconds, pause and repeat. Don't pull too fast as you may pull it away from a chomping fish. speeds of 1.2-1.3 mph on the GPS have been working lately. Keep your drag tight and be ready to set the hook when you feel the slightest tick.

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http://www.amishoutfitters.com/catalog2.htm I have used the set of 18" buggy bags on boats from 14' to 21' aluminum boat and they work great. Every time I bring these along and use them on someone elses boat they buy a set the next day, they work that good. You might want to try a bigger bag like 22" or the beefy bags since you have a glass boat and they are not that much more money price wise. Personally I would get a pair of the 28" beefy bags, they will last forever.

You tell momma yet Ken? Sweet ride buddy!

When netting gets tough sometimes an overhand shot can deliver the goods.

We won a pair of the Big Jon Brutes in the 333 overall, just ordered a set of the 4 rod holder Traxtech bird trees and a pair of net holders thanks to 333 Traxtech prizes. We'll be stylin'! Also we are looking to sell the Depth Raider and pick up a Fish Hawk, tired of replacing the coated cable and issues associated with that. Aside from that the captain is starting to look for the ultimate upgrade, a new boat.

I've seen the Power Pro break off in those Church clips too many times. All of our core or copper lines use 30# mono backer, or use a 30# mono shock leader about 30' long between the core/copper and Power Pro backer. This line holds up well in the church clips and if you clip the board onto the same spot on the mono every time you can easily see if the line is getting weak. It is simple then to trim the bad section off and retie before you experience a break off.

Guys, this charity tournament needs your help! It is a great cause so please support them if you are able or know anyone who might be interested. It is a great opportunity to give something back to the sport and support a great cause. Working with Benefit4kids has been a life changing experience. Let me introduce you to the recipient of our 2009 venture, Kevin. 60 Boats is the Goal, Almost half way there! Sign up before July 1! Dreamweaver Charity Tournament Tournament cost $70.00 (The lure package retail value). There is an optional $5.00 big fish pot. Captains Pack includes, (6 spoons, 1 plug, 2 flies, and 2 Spindoctors), 5 raffle tickets and team towels. When you sign up I will contact you with my name and address so you can send me your entry fee. And I will also ask for an emergency phone number to reach you in case of early tournament cancellations. All cash proceeds are going to Benefit4kids charity except for big fish. Benefit4Kids was founded in 1998 with its' primary mission to grant the outdoor wishes of children with life threatening and life limiting illnesses (www.b4k.org). We will be taking fish donations for the Muskegon Rescue Mission. Coolers for donated fish will be placed at the head of the pavilion. Winnings will be awarded accordingly 1st Place - 15 additional tickets, trophy, and additional lure package from Dreamweaver. 2nd Place – 10 additional tickets. 3rd Place – 5 additional tickets. Big Fish – Cash. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5/piece or 5 for $20. Raffle Tickets will only be sold on day of tournament, and you must be present to win. Prizes include a full day charter trip, Big Jon Captain's Pack pair of electric downriggers, and dozens more prizes donated by area businesses. I'll post a full list later if we can generate more interest! If you plan to secure a campsite make sure you let them know you are with the West Michigan Fishing League and they will attempt to place you with the rest of the group. Fishermans Landing, Muskegon Michigan. Phone: Local: 1-231-726-6100 Toll Free: 1-800-283-7183 501 E. Western Ave Muskegon, MI 49443 1. This is a FUN charity tournament. We ask people to share fishing tips on the radio (Channel 72). Please keep your comments at a PG rating. This is a family orientated event. 2. You may ONLY use the lures provided in the lure pack. If you lose a lure you are down a lure, no replacing the lure with a like lure in your boat. No alterations of the lures (exception,line on the fly and changing hooks if they become unusable). 3. Entry fee, and big fish money MUST be received by July 1st. 4. Fishing starts at 5:00am and lines pulled at 11:00am. (Team Representative must be line with fish for weigh in by 12:30pm). A represetative will be ready to weigh fish by 11:00am. If you get back early weigh in. Being timely is a must. We have to be out of the way for another tournament at 3:00pm. 5. If tournament is fished until at least 8:00am it will be considered completed. 6. All Boats must LEAVE from Muskegon Lake. 7. Boats may use up to 9 rods in the water MAX at any one time. 8. Three-man DNR fish limit MAX per boat. 9. Weigh 5 fish (King, Coho, Steelhead, Browns, and Lakers). 10. Each fish is worth 10 points plus weight. 11. Know what your big fish is. You get 1 chance to weigh your big fish. 12. NO CULL RULE. If you box the fish, YOU MUST KEEP THE FISH. 13. All captains must sign a waiver form when they pick up their lure packages. A representative will be in the pavilion from 4:00am to 5:30am the morning of the tournament. 14. If you do not show up for the event, your lure package will be donated as a prize and money will not be refunded. 15. In the event of bad weather, the tournament may be delayed or cancelled. Every attempt will be made to either reach the boat by cell phone or marine radio on channel 72. 16. All Other DNR and State/Federal Laws Apply. If you are interested in joining our fishing cause feel free to send emails to [email protected] Thank you for your interest.

Thanks Mike, I'll try to run over there today.

My guess is that that diver is running 60' down depending on what lure and speed you are running. At a 45 degree angle that diver is running 140' out to the side. Shorten the angle to 30 degrees and it's only 40' out to the side. Sure there's a chance at tangling, but even worse running 4 divers and copper.

A lot of what is said here will help, but some days they just don't hook up good. Saturday we went 15 for 30+ and had less than a .500 average. The fish were just playing with the flies or missing them. Most were smaller fish that just didn't really ever hook up from what I observed. We switched to Shimano reels for a super smooth drag and quick startup for the wire and did everything right and still lost that many. Even the fish we did manage to land were bigger, and were barely hooked or came off at the net. Friday and Sunday we missed maybe 3 combined on the divers. Heck Friday we were having a hard time getting the riggers to stick. Some days.

Nice job Joe, we were cleaning fish when you guys took that picture. Some great fishing out there for sure. We had an all right day Saturday and a fantastic day Sunday to place us in 3rd in the Am. A well run tourney and one of our favorites. If you guys are fishing GH, Holland, or Saugatuck look us up and say hi.

Dude! There's fruit in your beer.

Wouldn't you like to know. What, you can't remember what we were using last year? How come I don't see you signed up for the Brown Blast either? Your not going to chicken out are you?

I did not log the results, but the deep rigger was hot from spring through fall. The other 3 riggers had marginal success so we usually only ran 1 or 2 total. Then divers, they were going so well that we ran 4 almost every trip with wire on the low mag divers set to 1 and braid on the high divers dialed to 3 1/2 with a super ring. In the end I believe the high divers won set way back anywhere from 225-350' which put them way away from the boat. Long cores and copper rigs held their own week in and week out too, we never got too fixed on any one presentation though and gave them what they wanted that day. I'm not so sure it was the presentation as much as presenting the different lures at the depth they were working or at times getting them farther away from the boat.

Awesome! Sometimes after missing the scoop like that an overhand try at it usually does the trick for me.

Is it goose season? Let's give them a proper sendoff!

We'll be out on the lake by boat chasing eyes. It's been jam packed along the wall in the better spots. You guys should do well.

Nice job guys, starting to hit some eyes at night too.

We usually troll with the electric motor (so not to spook the fish in the shallow water) around 1mph. The hardest part in this program to learn is boat control. Most of the good breaklines in this lake go from 2' to 30' of water in the length of a boat. No planer boards or rod holders, just a rod in hand pumping and pausing the bait as you go by. There is nothing that compares to a big walleye smacking your bait, especially after 6 hours with nothing. You have to put a lot of time in, and most of it with nothing to show for it. It is not easy fishing by any means, but the rewards can be great!