hell_hound Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 father-inlaw and i went out to find 3 to 5 foot waves with 6 once in awhile. we set in 140 fow riggers set at 60, 70, 80,and 100 down, we had 2 on early which i let slip off right at the boat.. one a nice king the other a small coho. we kept tolling 130-150 fow our 100 down rigger caught one of those nets and snapped the rigger cable. we lucked out and only lost the cannon ball and 50 or so feet of cable. we stayed pushing and ended up going 3 for 7 all kings one small the other 2 were 10lbs kings. still new to the big lake fishing. only second year on the lake first year putting fish in the boat.. so we are happywhat worked was rigger set at 60 down with moonshine green flounder pounder. rigger set at 80 down with same spoon.
Just Hook'n Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 WOW. 3 to 5's and a cannonball stuck in the nets. You were very fortunate to get out of that one safely. Nice job.
hell_hound Posted May 15, 2012 Author Posted May 15, 2012 yes we were very lucky to get out of the net with only losing the cannon ball. and thanks to all you guys who post here each trip it helps us new guys know what to use.
N II Deep Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 word to the wise, keep the wire cutters at the back of the boat.WOW. 3 to 5's and a cannonball stuck in the nets. You were very fortunate to get out of that one safely. Nice job.
Fishmael Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 David,Keep up the posting and good luck out on the big pond- all the guys here are a great source of knowledge and wisdom-
GLF Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 Nice job David. Its hard to see the nets in 3-5' waves. You should mark the nets on your GPS so you know to look for them when you get close to them.
mriversinco Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 Wow, sounds like it was lucky you had a weak spot in the cable. Nice job on the fish.
Nailer Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Dave, welcome to the site. Those nets took two of my divers/flasher/flies last year. Good luck this year.
Justtrollin Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Is your boat white and maroon? I tried to call a boat and tell them they were headed into them.
hell_hound Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 yes the boat is white and maroon.. its a 21 foot baron cruiser.. its a nice boat.and yes guys i have marked where those nets are now lol and thanks for the tips looking forward to the weekend trying to find those fish again.. and no nets this time lol.. and Jeff if you were calling us on the radio we didnt hear ya.. if you see us out there feel free to call me out by name.. either David or hell hound ill answer to both. looking to be out on the water maybe friday but for sure saturday.. feel free to call out to us
hell_hound Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 we always have radio on channel 68.. if any of you see us out give a shout.. went out last sunday for 12 hours with not a single hit.. we are doing something wrong not sure what tho.. we dont run copper or anything like that right now just riggers and maybe a dipsey so if you have any ideas let us know thanks guys
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