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Nice work Scott.

Welcome to the site Matt.

Great pics Roger and well done. You got some real nice fish too!

I woulda took your morning over walleye fishing yesterday! Nice job Bob

Great report and Pics...Well done

Great job Kenny!

Sorry to hear that Jim. I know a few guys with back problems and none of them described it as an enjoyable experience. Best wishes to you. I hope they can numb the pain a bit and get you somewhat back to normal with the surgery. Take it easy bud.

1)I use both the 8" and 10 or 11" flashers. I run SD's, Fish Catchers and DW Paddles. More often than not its the 8" off the dipseys simply because theyve treated me so well there and the bigger paddles on the deep riggers for the very same reason. Nothings set in stone though, i may run a big paddle up on the dipsey as well. I have no preference, just the one the fish have that day. 2)I use my SD's in the fin hole 3)Most times on my 8" flashers im running a 22-24" leader from tip of loop to bend in rear hook. I may go another foot if thats not going. As far as the 11", ill run them 30-36" range and may go all the way up to 50". Just listen to the fish. 4)You can run them out 4' if you want, but youll probably have a bit more bounce to the boom. Probably why they recommended going shorter. 5)Braid is commonly used to deploy dipeys, can be used on a pump handle set up and is used frequently to back lead core. Its thin diameter allows you to get ample backer of a higher # line on a smaller sized reel compared to using thicker mono as backing for lead core. I generally run 250-300 yds of 30# power pro on my 27# lead core with a 40' section of 30# mono in between the power pro and the lead core for attaching to the planer board. I use a back to back uniknot for the power pro to mono connection and the willis knot for the mono to lead core connection. On the business end of the lead core i drop down to a 20' piece of 20# leader for attaching my lure. The reason for stepping down in # line as your go from backer to core to leader is to lessen the chance that the backer or core will break, but rather the lighter leader. Thus, youd only be out a lure instead of a whole lead core. And because braid is thin, its a great choice for the dipseys as mention. Will get ya pretty darned deep. Often times in a multi dipsey set up per side the inside rod or low diver will have wire. Dipsey will likely be set at 1-1 1/2. The outside or high diver will be set at 3-3 1/2. This will allow you to comb several layers of water with the dipseys. Of course if your only running one dipsey per side then you can set them wherever youd like. But when running multiples per side i like to keep them at least 2 1/2 numbers apart on the settings to reduce the chance of tangling. Im all for keeping you in a job, but the USPS is not cheaper here by any means on some items. I use the USPS allot as i live right next door and my Dad leases them the building, but on any items that are of any size or weight theres no comparison in price. Shipped two deer feeders to Arkansas and there was a significant difference in price for tracking, ins. etc. Original price was cheap, but by the time i added tracking, ins along with the oversized box and weight charges it was no contest. Not trying to stir the pot just saying. Id rather use em, as theyre more convenient for me, but they just make it hard to on items like that. Ive also had some issue with tracking items that ive purchased. Other than that, i love the smaller priortiy boxes, its a great way to ship items.

Everything ive been hearing is north Matt. 00-05's

Awesome job. Might have to make a trip over and book you boys sometime. You do a hell of a job!

Congrats, have fun on the lake!

I NEVER leave the dock without my core. Its a very effective tool and on most trips it accounts for its fair share of fish and sometimes more on our boat. But, theres also times when its dead, but IME, theyre pretty rare. Anyhow, if you have limited lead core set ups that could be the issue. Tough to get fish on "x" amount of colors if the fish are not in that zone. Thats why it pays to have several set ups. A change in the wind/water could get the core going as it moves fish up and down in the water column.

SSHHHHEEWWEEEE....Whatta hawg!!!

Sounds like a fun three days to me!

Awesome report Capt. Ron. Thanks a bunch and continued succsess sir.

Great job Capt. Phil!

Well done!

Green glow splatter back, Blue glow splatter back, Green glow ladder back, silver bullet, Red head, Glow wonderbread, Grey Ghost are my favorite plugs. I use the ace high's most, but also use the rattling silver hordes as well.

Great report outta my favorite port...Nice job!

Nicely done

I caught a pair of 16#ers the same day outta Manistee about 10 years ago...Shoulda got em mounted! And great job Tim, awesome box of fish again. Those browns look great!

GJ out there.

Great job Phil and crew. How long was your leader on that paddle/fly combo if you dont mind me asking? Obviously it was pretty productive!

Great job Kevin. Looks like you put some quality fish in the box as well!

I hear ya Frank. Well done out there my friend. Looks like we're gonna head up towards your neck of the woods tomorrow as its pretty dead down here. Lots of guys out and not doing too hot. Searched and fished HARD for 4 keepers today and 2 undersized....UGH