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GJ David. Nice looking Kings.

Way to hammer them.

Well at least the Kings are a little bigger this year. Gj at chasing the skunk away.

GJ Matt, Manistee is one of my favorite Lake Michigan Ports.

Glad you got the shakedown cruise out of the way. GJ on the Kings. Did you figure out what caused your tangles?

GJ Slammer.

Combine the two (REEL CRANKY KING)

Take Six, Keep pounding them.

GJ on your shakedown cruise.

Sean, She's looking good.

Good to hear from you Rich.

WTG Phil, Adam, and Roger.

Nice job Mike and crew on the mixed bag.

GJ Terry and crew on the mixed bag.

Gj Ed, Nice story and pics.

GJ Billy on the nice mixed bag.

Lake trout do not fight like a King. They do use their weight but seldom make reel screaming runs.

Jason, Get on up here. I hope we can fish together again this year. The nice thing about trees, is it keeps your rods forward, and out of the fishing area. With the trees swiveled back, you can run down the road with your rods in them. The rocket launchers are nice for rod storage on the water. The rods do have to come down before putting the boat on the trailer. I made mine with lights on them, for night fishing. I also made mine so they roll down so I can clear my 10 ft high door. You are the KING of deals. A dumpster kicker motor, and this sweet deal on trees.

Your rig is already to go. You may have even made a trip or two. Most of us remember to grease the wheel bearings and check the lights. How many of you checked the trailer brakes and adjusted them? This is something that needs to be done at least every year. All the tandem and tri-axle trailers have brakes, and some single axle trailers do also. Check the fluid in the master cylinder. The procedure for adjusting trailer brakes. Jack up the trailer and block it or place a jack stand under it for safety. There is usually a rubber plug near the bottom of the brake backer plate, remove it. Insert a brake spoon and move the adjustment wheel with an upward motion of the spoon handle. Keep moving it upward until the wheel locks. Back off the adjustment wheel 10 clicks by moving the tool downward. Make sure the brake isn't dragging, and if it is give it another click or two downward with the tool. You may want to have someone actuate the master cylinder to see if the brakes work. If you are in doubt about how to do this, take it to a mechanic. You are required to have these brakes in working order. If you can't stop and are involved in an accident your equipment will surely be scrutinized. Note the above procedure is for drum brakes only.

I lightened that pic up a little in Paint Shop Pro. That laker is a PIG.

GB, GJ on the kings and hos.

GJ on the shrooms Terry.

Great deal Jason. You will love fishing with them.

Jeff, A warm welcome to the site. You will like it here. Let us know if you need any help. Boat name "Get The Net".

Some decent size kings for this time of year. It's looking like most of the GLs fish will be bigger this year.