Line Dancin

On ‎1‎/‎7‎/‎2016 at 7:45 PM, Divemaster said:

 

1) What are some of the better rods and reels for fishing with Dipsy Divers? As far as reels go, I've been looking at Okuma Convectors and Magda Pros but I'm sure there's ton out there. I've been pretty stumped looking at rods, though. The Daiwa Heartlands looks good, but the low price concerns me regarding quality.

I use the okuma blue diamonds roller rods with convector reels. stay away from magdas. I also use wire with my diver rods and rum mag divers a lot. if I am using standard divers I have diawa wilderness rods with convectors and 50 lb power pro on them.  

2) Is there any certain color of dipsy diver that works particularly well for the above mentioned fish (again: Lakers, Steelies, and Browns)? From what I've been reading, diver color isn't that important with Salmonids but I just want to make sure not to spook any away with flashy colors and if possible it'd be nice to attract some in.

Nope I buy what ever is on sale at franks at the fishing shows I have all different colors.

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3) With Dipsy Divers, is there a certain brand of snubber that works better than others? I looked at the Luhr Jensen regular green/yellow ones and they seem fine but they look so stretchy that it seems like a big Laker would snap them like a rubber band. Also, after the snubber is there a certain pound test line that works best? I assume it'd be Fluorocarbon too, right?

I like the opti tackle dreamweaver brand

 

4) Moving on to Planers, what are some of the better rods and reels for fishing with inline planer boards? For this application, it seems like you want pretty heavy duty rods and reels to handle the pull of the board without taking away a lot of the fight from the fish.

I use the okuma copper rods for copper and diawa wilderness for lead core

5) When it comes to line for inline planer rods, would leadcore or copper be better for getting lures deep enough for Salmonids? I've never used either and it seems like leadcore is more forgiving and cheaper but doesn't get quite as deep while copper kinks a lot and is more expensive while sinking the lures pretty deep.

I use a mix for shorter lengths I use lead core for getting from 20 tf down all copper.

6) Last season, I was running 25 pound test monofilament going directly to a snap swivel attached to my lure on my Downrigger rods. I've been reading a lot on 'rigger rods and it seems some people prefer monofilament while others like braid. Which do you guys prefer and how heavy?

drop down to 20 big game or ande and use a good coast lock ball bearing swivel

7) Whether I run mono or braid, would you recommend a leader of any sort on Downrigger rods from the main line to the lure? If so, what type of line, how heavy, and how long?

Nope not needed

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8) When you guys are trolling for lakers and steelhead, is there a certain leader length from the cannonball to the lure that works well for you? From what I've seen, lakers like short leaders (we were hammering them with 2-8' leaders from the ball) and steelhead like longer ones (20-60'). I can't seem to find that much info on Browns, sadly.

typically I set mine t about 30 back unless fishing a tight pack of boats

9) As far as trolling spoons are concerned, any particular brands you guys like? I was running all Michigan stingers last year either in regular or stingray size and did pretty well.

Dreamweaver, Silver streaks and moonshines and Pro kings. I like stingers but they get torn up way to quick. Paint falls off and they bend easy.

10) For lures in general, are there any colors that work very well for lakers, steelhead, and Browns? I caught the majority of mine last year on combos of silver, green, blue, pink, and orange with the most successful colors being in that order.

Kind of depends on the day. Go to colors are Silver Streak/ Dreamweaver:  green dolphin blue dolphin lemon ice Moonshine: dancing  anchovy perch atomic melon happy meal flounder pounder double trouble Pro king: I always have at least one in the water green glo

11) Are there any good online guides you guys could link me to regarding flies, flashers, and Dodgers. I've only read a bit about them and would like to use them this year but I'm ready very confused about shape, size, color, line, leader, etc. Also, any brands that are better than others? 

none that I really know of. Go to some of the fishing shows and sit in on the salmon talks.

12) Last but not least, what is the best trolling speed you've had luck with for the above species? Steelhead seem to like faster for us (2.2-3.0), I've been reading that Browns like it slow (1.8-2.2), and I've seen everything from 1.5-5.0 for lakers but we caught all of our's between 2.2-2.8.

2.5ish for salmon 1.8 for trout over 3 for steelies.

 

For planer board this is a good reference how to make them run better:

http://bloodruntackle.com/pro-tips/inline-planer-board-modifications-and-tips/

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Where are you located at? I get my from richfield trailer and they are only about 4 bucks each.

 

 

 

Get a leather punch http://www.amazon.com/SE-7924LP-Heavy-Duty-Leather-Punch/dp/B000NK5VY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443052660&sr=8-1&keywords=leather+punch

to punch your holes and a snap set http://www.amazon.com/47-Piece-Canvas-Fastener-Kit/dp/B007PKCZJW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1443052841&sr=8-4&keywords=marine+snap+set. that you use a hammer with the little cheap one use the snap cap but then use the longer stem it is the one for the male part of the snap as it is longer and use the anvil and punch and whack it a couple times.

I dug up my old GMT 40 and tried it this weekend

It still works fine but I forgot how to reset it after taking a reading. I tried turning it off and on but it still displays the previous readings.

Tried holding down the button for a while, did not work

even tried just sending it down again but that did not work either

then the battery ran out lol

anyone know how to do this?

thanks

I posted this a few years back. It is the instructions for it:

I have a underwater LED made by sea blaze. I got it from west marine. Works great for netting fish in the dark

What color do you have and how bright is it for netting?

of course after searching for ever and then posting I find the post in five minutes. It was coastal night lights.

A while back a few guys posted some underwater led lights that they were using for netting fish. I cant find the post and have been searching for it. It was a flat mount light. What is the company that made them. I am wanting to get a set for my boat for next season.

10s or 12s shouldn't be an issue back in the early 80s my dad used 12s on manual riggers

We use 4 inch glow sticks and zip tie them to the flag on the planer boards.

http://www.glowuniverse.com/glowsticks/standard-glow-sticks/4-inch-glowsticks

I've had more luck running a regular size spoon behind a 1 oz egg sinker back about 75' and out 200' from the boat

My Dad used to run LOCOs this way for steelies years ago it was very effective. We ran them off the outriggers.

Yes I spoke to his today and he did not know for sure, he said to keep calling and he will give me a answer tomorrow.

Thanks Terry appreciate it. He has a bunch of the older stuff that berts doesn't have available and that's what I need.

Thanks Terry

Terry did you have a chance to ask if neil was still selling parts?

Thanks Terry

I know Neil was trying to sell his business. Does anyone know if he did sell it or if he is still running the service center I have tried to call a couple times over the last week and the phone just rings. I need to get some parts and was hoping he was still around.

Special K call laurvick direct at 715-394-7671 they do 50 packs pretty reasonable I think the last box I bout was like 65 bucks for 50 shipped

I use Thundersticks and Deep Jr. Thundersticks and Rebel Fasttracks (for faster trolling speeds) when fishing offshore for Steelhead. I run them off inline boards as flat lines and 2/3/5 color leadcores. They often work well around scum lines and catch salmon too.

I agree with this we do the same thing. About six years ago trying to fish steelies my biggest king of the season came on a chart and orange rapala.

So I removed the old seat and where it used to sit against the fiberglass there are all these little rust stains from where the staples were that held on the vinyl. I have scrubbed these and scrubbed them use a brillo pad and cant get them off. Is there anything I can use to get rid of these rust stains the new seat base is a little smaller and you can see these unsightly stains.

I have the ev 200 sport also on a 22 fter and no issues at all.

have it hooed to a hds 5 unit

:thumb:Just ordered a new boat seat from a company called Deckmate boat seats. Had a wise that fell apart and wasn't comfortable from day one. I have to tell ya they had it to me in one day. and the quality is incredible. I will NEVER buy a wise seat again after this one. It was also close to a hundred bucks less than buying a premium wise seat and they shipped it for free. it is made out of a stiffer foam so your butt isn't right on the plastic like the wise because it compress to nothing. They also use better marine grade vinyl than wise does. Needless to say I am very happy with this newer company. If you want to take a look here is their site. http://www.boatseatstore.com/

Of course I found it right after I posted this never mind

OK someone posted that they were going to be doing boat inspections by the fish cleaning station in Holland. For the life of me I cant find that post. Is it this Saturday that they are doing it?

Hmmm, just bought a new house in Jenison a few months ago... Had I read this sooner I woulda offered a hand... Maybe we can meet up sometime or fish this summer.

Sounds good.

Where did you buy near we are off 12th and Baldwin area

This is what I did. You can call neal at the walker repair facility in Allegan and he has all the parts. I used the old walker motors as they are slower the new motors are to fast. he had used ones at the time for 35 each and I fabbed the rest. I am not sure how much the big jon motors are separately got a couple reverse polarity switches to go into the dash wire it up and I can control my board all from the helm. I had about 150 into the whole project including the mast.

http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32903

I have 6 of these rods I'm looking to sell.

Okuma CP-CL-862M (8’6”, M, 2 pcs.) Google this to see a picture.

I have had them for 1-2 years.

I switched over to 7' 1 pcs saltwater broom sticks for all my cooper setups.

I paid $34 each - current price is $39.99 to 49.99 depending on which web site I look.

will sell for $25 each or all 6 for $125.

does not include shipping.

can pickup at my home or I can meet up around the Grand Rapids / Holland area.

My Location 49323

PM me for more details

Jon I will call you tonight. I will take 2 of them.

Nice job I love squirrels. I didn't get out much this year for them though.