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Update the drags, and get two high/outside divers to go with them. I have more action on my divers when there is two out each side.

I was thinking the same thing Jim.

The best deal out there is 20# Andy in the bulk. The last time I bought it, I got it from Boaters world. Try Googling it.

Now come on guys. They could use the power from the windmills to run the Hi Speed Rail Trains. Of coarse when the wind wasn't blowing, the passengers would have to push.

The big spools of Rip Cord are 1000 yards. That's enough for 4 reels at 750'. I bought that same Ripcord last year from the bargain cave. Its nice to have the backer stronger than the copper.

Add the divers. Divers are HOT! Edit, I should note that all we run off our divers are Flasher/flies.

First off, good choice on the 32#. I have 350' of 32# on penn 330 gti's along with 1000' of 50 pound braid. My 45 convectors have 225', but would hold 250'. I also have 2 Diawa 57lc's that hold 250' With 1000' you could set up 2-300' and 2-200' rigs. This would get you down 60' and 40'. Put a J plug on in mid summer to gain depth.

Like said before me, big eyelets is the key. Most guys like a shorter rod for copper/cor rods. A shorter rod makes taking the board off easier. 8-8.5' rod in the 10-20 pound line range. If you don't have the copper yet, do yourself and every one that fishes with you a big favor, and get the 32# from Blood Run. It is very user friendly, and has a nice sink rate. Also, Welcome aboard. What area do you fish out of?

I have got all 6 of my copper rigs retied, and reworked. 4 reels rebuilt, 28 flasher/fly retied and cleaned, hooks sharpened, tackle box cleaned and organized. I'm sick of winter. Looking through a 6" hole to catch a 8" fish is not the same as Happy Hour out on the big pond.

Some guys fish areas that have more small fish. Like you said about the line bouncing and not releasing. If you didn't see the rod jump, that that fish will drag behind the rigger till pulled. Back in the day when we fished the Detour Channel we would have a bunch of Pinks mixed in with the Kings. One morning we where not getting any hits. When we pulled our line, we had pinks on every one of them. This was back when every one used pincher pads. I use the Blacks set tight also, but here in West Michigan we have mostly big fish.

Aaron what is the amp draw for the units you want to run? A 105 Ah battery can sustain a 10-Amp draw for 10.5 hours before reaching 100% dead. A 115 Ah battery can sustain a 10-Amp draw for 11.5 hours before reaching 100% dead. The more Ah the longer it will last. This site may explain it better.

Thanks for the update Rod.

2010 West Michigan Fishing league Official Rules Event 1,2,3,and 4 you can set lines at 6 am and pull lines at Noon Event 5 you can set lines at 7 am and pull lines at 1 pm. We will fish predicted seas of 1-3' or less. (or game day call) I would like to encourage reports posted from teams after the events. We would not exist without the site's. Please be open to helping other league members. 1. Communications encouraged on channel 72. Keep it clean for this is a family oriented event. 2. Max of 8 rods in the water at one time. 3. Tourney Fees. 15 dollars for tourney, 5 dollars for big fish. 4. Tourney Pay Outs will be a. 1st place 50% b. 2nd Place 30% c. 3rd Place 20% d. Tiebreaker will be biggest fish. If after big fish there is still a tie: i. If 1st place is a tie then 1st and 2nd place will be added together and split. ii. If 2nd place is tied then 2nd and 3rd place will be added together and split. iii. If 3rd place is tied then 3rd place will be split. e. Big fish, is winner take all of big fish money. 5. Weigh 1 DNR limit. Weigh Big Fish First. Only one fish may be weighed per boat for Big Fish. a. 0-Lakers b. 5-Coho c. 10-Kings d. 15-Steelhead e. 20-Brown f. Point Per Pound 6. Max of 3 DNR limits of fish per boat may be kept. 7. Roll call at 9 am, or check in before leaving radio contact. Have your Radio on channel 72 8. Money is due at weigh-in, unless you catch me before I leave the dock. Gentleman's honor to pay. 9. Start out of the same port as the weigh in. 10. If two members are fishing together than the boat they are fishing out of gets the points. 11. Follow all other State and Federal Laws. The captain is responsible for his crew. Keep it safe. 12. Blow date will be the following day. If both day are blow days, it will be a lost tourney. 13. END OF YEAR BIG FISH CONTEST. To Enter the end of year big fish contest each team must submit 1 unused lure (pick one of your best). The team with the big fish for the year will receive the lot of lures for a prize. You must submit your new lure prior to weighing your big fish. 14. You do NOT need to fish all events to partake in this league. 2011 West Michigan Fishing League Dates. Holland DNR launch located next to (east of) Yacht Basin Marina. Approx. 1840 Ottawa Beach Rd. Holland, Mi 49424 Weight in will be held in the overflow parking lot across the street, next to the fish cleaning station. The battle of the Leagues will be the top three teams from the MSCST against the top three teams of the WMFL. Tentative dates are: May 14 Holland June 4 Holland July 9 Holland July 23, Dreamweaver BFK event out of Muskegon by Sixshooter and others. (not for standings) Aug 13 Battle of the leagues. Grand Haven. Launch at the Coho drive ramp. Sept 10 Holland The winner of the league for 2011 will receive a guided Night time Walleye trip by me at Muskegon Lake in November, or December, or a tackle package from our sponsors. WMFL on Facebook Sign up at a later time.

If you plan to only catch big fish, stay with the blacks. Chamberlins are nice for shakers and lake Trout.

Click here for Albright Knot. The Haywire is simply a twist around itself. It's best to use a pole with big guides for copper. I read a piece where the small swivel is actually smaller than an Albright knot.

Twekd1 Hasn't visited the site since May of last year. By the sound of things, he had a good year? If you here from him, invite him back.

Better luck next time Ryan.

11" gill, WOW! congrats to you boy. Nice job you two.

Very good Robert.

That is the one reason I don't like cut bait. Also when you leave the cut bait in the boat for a few days:eek:

My cousin Is looking for a Convector 45 L. The L is the one without the line counter. Although one with a line counter would work. He plans to run a full core off it.

Nice sized gills. Makes for a great dinner.

Nice shot Matt. Thanks for sharing.

I can't imagine letting a 1# ball out/back/out to the side, with out it tangling with the diver or even the rigger pole. Keep the spread easy, and tangle free.

I think you have to much time on your hands Two more divers is what you need. Keep the back open.