Rockin' Randy

Thanks jdh, great report. I was just looking at the Grand Haven area. Is the municipal launch by Harbor Island the place to go down there? Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

Got a late start as I didn't really want to go out of an unfamiliar port in the dark. Tried trolling along the shallows North of there for the first hour and a half, using natural color scatter raps and other body baits. Tried a couple spoons too to no avail. Eventually trolled into 40-50 fow, and no hits or marks on the screen. Used one rigger line and two planner boards with various lead and weighted steel lines. Tried some short dodgers and peanut flies, 8" flasher and fly. Nothing. Eventually pulled lines and ran out the the drop-off near the point north of Ludington. Ran some gear there for about 45 minutes and again, no marks or anything. It was an east wind and the water temp seemed to be 41 - 42 most everywhere I went. There were work boats dredging the harbor and a freighter came in at one point, so really couldn't fish that. I did like the port and it's just over an hour from my home, so I would go back when I hear it picks up. The guy at the tackle store said he heard a few guys have got Kings already. But it sounds like the browns and coho are slowing down. Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

Does anyone out there have and tips for Ludington at this time of year? I plan on driving down in the morning. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

I did the same exact thing Dan. Set one rod up with steel to try it three years ago. By the end of three times out I was sold. I do a thing though, so whether newby or my experienced forgetful self, I don't have to worry about spool problems. That thing is called a slide diver. I get the kit to make them magnum with heavier weight. Then about 20-30 yards of 25# mono for the slide, and 20-25# test floral for the 4' leader. My philosophy is the steel never has a chance to birdsnest, because the mono wraps it tight and the mono also acts to give stretch during the fight. I still use a short snubber at diver. Tried without, and went back to the snubber. A short one. Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

Yeah Dan, I'm still on their free account. Hit the three bars top left. Choose sign in. And then create account on the sign in page. I can't say what happens after that, but I am pretty sure you should be able to make a free account and ask your questions. Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

I think they have a free membership too. I'll check to make sure. I think there is an option to pay and be in the admiral's club or something. And there is benefits to that. But I don't pay. Unless they changed it. Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App

I have no idea Dan, but try posting your question on "The Hull Truth" forum in the appropriate section. When ever I have specific boat or motor issues, I find it a great resource because they have so many active members, and both salt and fresh water guys. You may have to set up a user name to post a question, or you could try and search as you can read stuff already on there without joining. I did a little search, and there were some Honda overheating questions. Maybe something will help. Good luck! Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App