Bluefinn Fisher

Re: Sea Ray 240 Signature for Fishing In regards to the questions I had posted about the Sea Ray 240 Signature for Salmon fishing out on Lake MI. I certainly do appreciate the feedback. Even though we are experienced boaters & have been fishing the big water for a long time, we still value the input of other fisher people. Great Lakes Fisherman always has some type of useful info on fishing & gear or the boats that we use to chase the fish with. Since we are interested in a bigger boat but, she has to be fairly clean & fairly new. As most people know, the big water can be rough, so anything smaller than 23 ft. just won't do us any good.

My brother & I are seriously considering the purchase of a Sea Ray 240 Signature for Salmon fishing out on Lake Michigan. The boat is in mint condition for a 2003 model year. The input we are seeking is that because the boat came equipped with a 7.4 liter V8, or a GM 454 big block - will she troll well knowing that we would have to use our trolling bags. Is this just too much engine for a boat that size. The other train of thought here is the economic factor involved for fuel consumption. We feel that the price is right and really want to step up to a bigger boat to meet the conditions the big lake can and will dish out at times.

Eyecracker / Dave Muskegon 9-2 PM Dave, Thanks for the post. I take it the Diver set ups were spinnies of some sort. Did you get a take on the GPS for the nets David

Hey Flyboy, First of all the main intent of running the 1000' of ss wire per a single reel is to eliminate the need for any backing. Most fish out there in the big lake will be handled with wire. case in point though I saw a king spool off 450' of wire on me last in Manistee, so you had bets careful. If you know an Albright knot that might work to join the (2) lines together. Most wire is very stiff or, resistant to a particular knot. I do a surgeon loop at the swivel end with a crimp for the wire. Too much backing and the reel will be overfilled as well. I also would plan on a much heavier braid to tie off with. Find the toughest braid you can afford to work with as well. When it comes to fishing for big fish do not be afraid to beef it up.

The clear "stealth" snubbers have really made a major improvement over the old fashion types and, with today's technology why not go with the flow. Common sense told me a long time ago to stop using what always getting deteriorated from the uv rays of the sun, hence being rotted in short order. The Opti clear snubber is carried at many of the Gander stores and, have been really reliable for me time and time again. Also they come with reel quality swivels that help any presentation in the water no matter species you are trying to target or regardless what body of water you are on. The market today probably carries at least 4 major manufactures of them you just have to make that choice. BlueFinn

Are there any updates to the "trap nets" and the GPS coordinates around Muskegon that we should be aware of. These are the of what I have to go by for the ones that were posted in 2007, both north & south. Not sure if they are accurate. Nets around Muskegon: Inside Buoy 118' N43 07.749 W86 21.365 Inside Buoy 120' N43 07.273 W86 21.103 Inside Buoy 119' N43 08.130 W86 22.037 Inside Buoy 109' N43 08.746 W86 21.661 Inside Buoy 121' N43 08.987 W86 22.337 Inside Buoy 77' N43 09.475 W86 21.217 Inside Buoy 84' N43 09.552 W86 21.072 Inside Buoy 120' N43 09.673 W86 22.875 Inside Buoy 104' N43 10.460 W86 22.595 Inside Buoy 83' N43 10.972 W86 21.788 Commercial Trap Nets North of Muskegon Inside Buoy N43 13.073 W86 26.697 Inside Buoy N43 13.619 W86 26.889 Inside Buoy N 43 13.751 W 86.26.986

How true that sometimes even the best of us who think we know all the names or what was abbreviated end being wrong. With so many of the names being copied regardless of manufacture do not always produce the same color pattern either. As an example, take a look at the "Bumble Bee" spoon from the different tackle companies to see that they are not the same. Here is another hitch, try to search for a spoon by name and it is not always as easy as you may think it would be. The "Earlybird" spoon is one I can not find to view right now as an example.

I am in need of some basic advise from the anglers who follow the posts on the Great Lakes Fisherman web site. In terms of some of the basics involved, your input here would be very appreciative. 1. Howie's vs. Opti Tackle copper line, is there any difference in the quality, or how it is manufactured per the particular company. 2. Mono length between backing and the copper, because I intend to splice in a certain length of mono to the braid for the board. 3. same as no. 2 but for the lure end

Sold HP Printer this weekend

I also have 10-12 DreamWeaver spoons, regular size that are in reel good shape, and are for sale, make an offer

I have just sold the Columbia Boots today, so that item is gone. Anyone needing a High Output 75 amp Ford V8 starter fits PU's, Suv's, Broncos, etc., have that is only slightly used, and possibly can be converted to a marine application for the boat. Make an offer.

I have just sold the Boatsafe marine heater today, so that item is gone.

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Capt Phil, Hello and nice job in such a short time. Since I primarily fish out of Grand Haven I have never heard of the bowl, and what might be the GPS coordinates, if I may ask. David