SUPERTRAMP

Supertramp I can run 12 rods I only have two people maybe 3 onboard and the 3rd is a 14 year old girl so most I can run is nine . I am going to run boards though this year. Just two though 1 per side....

Maniac...... What's your opinion on this

Again I repeat riggers rule, then Dipseys, unless you have 4 to 6 on board, I hate fishing short on crew members, makes it really hard to run spread. Try the Greatlakes Angler rod trees they will help you keep your lines separated. Just run your deepest lines inside and I run my 300 to 450 coppers closest to the boat and Then my 200 copper outside that and my furthest out is usually a Leadcore of some length depending on the target. I catch a lot of Steelhead on 5 and 6 color leadcore in the middle of the summer. Just stay with what works, and try to get some more people on board. Its a lot of fun and great family time.

4 riggers, all with free sliders. Set in a V pattern deep inside to shallow on the outside. I run 2 to 4 divers depending on how many are on board, and 6 boards off of Great Lakes Planer 3 hi rod holders. Walleye boards. Usually start spring with everything set up to fish shallow water. We run yellow birds in shallow water for Coho and Browns. You can run up to 12 rods on a boat with an 8' Beam. Stay away form the Pack, and long slow turns. Do not I repeat do not run across current with a 12 rod spread or you are looking for a mess. Always have believed in running as many lines as the crew can handle. My boat has a 12' beam and makes running more rods really easy. Downriggers are still the best presentation for getting the job done, and if I could swing the cost would be running 6 of them. If I never have to run Copper or Leadcore.I am happy camper. Riggers and Divers rule.

Don't run to many mags at all, nots seeing a ton a fully big 7inch plus alewife, I think I have 10 mags on the whole boat. The regular size stinger and stingray make up for the rest, spoons look bigger in the water then they seem.

I have to agree with Matt. but every once in a while I run big spoons for a change up. It works sometimes depending on the day. I have found they work well on overcast days.

20# Cortlandt Flea Flicker. Twist can be a bit of a problem at times but not as much as the fleas. Can't say it doesn't get nicked like the Blood Run but I have had a problem with breakoffs either. Though I may try the Blood Run anti-flea when I respool (thought I saw that product on their website, but not too sure, might be someone else)

I start the season with 6 reels filled with 20# Ande, and when the sea fleas become an issue I have 6 spooled with Courtland Flea Flicker, as noted it does twist a little but sure beats trying to get the fleas off of regular mono.

Northport Nailer super mag spoons were really good for Lake Trout and Mature Kings back in the 70's and 80's, I had a couple left and 2 years ago tried them, they still catch large fish. Biggest problem I have is my partner lost them when he was fishing with some of his friends. I really like the White with blue ladder back and Chartreuse and blue with white back.

I just bought a 316 commander last summer great boat. If you don't mind putting fuel in a big boat, the Commander is awesome. Mine has twin 7.3l Mercruiser inboards with velvet shift and is a beast in heavy weather, really stable platform in up to 4' waves. Be sure to get a good auto pilot and enjoy the Commander experience.

Ed, we are planning on motoring up to Ludville this summer need a slip and a hotel any suggestions.

The amount of weight on the nose of the board would give you fits when you try to bring the board to the boat. I run 3 long lines per side on my boat, usually a short core out side then any thing from a full core to a 225 copper in the middle and a 300 copper on the inside. That set up works for us. Cheap doesn't catch fish, the right presentation for the conditions is what works. If I never had to run a copper or lead core set up I would be really happy. But that is not the case in todays Great Lakes. I still catch more fish off of Dipseys and riggers than long presentations as it is. How many people really enjoy catching fish on 300' of copper?

They have them on the website and ship to the store with no shipping. They actually have quite bit of stuff online that you would never see in their stores.

Try online, they will have them and more, but u have to order online and pickup at the store. I would rather spend a little more and get them from a store that actually supports the fishery. Lake Michigan Outfitters, Brett's Place on the Bay in St Joseph has a great selection, that can be purchased online at reasonable prices.

Welcome to GLF. This site is truly more user oriented than most, and the suggestions given are always helpful. That Kayak might get a fella onto the early Brown and Coho fishery over here in Michigan.

Either one is a good choice.

The last time i purchased some banded mylar, i ordered it from Siggs Riggs. Speaking of.... i have yet to make any flies with it yet.

I have used Siggs, but I really like the stuff Big Weenie has. check out their fly tying materials. I really prefer the tube they have to the head that Siggs uses.

Silver Horde, I also use the old Grizzly it is the original of the ACE HI, Made in Canada and still available. The Silver Horde sliding harness works the same as the J Plug and having the plug body slide away from the harness is a real plus. However J Plug and Silver Horde Harness's are not inter changeable. If you run the Silver Horde with the harness, use about 5' of leader and tie fast to the bead chain the head will slide away from the harness and give you a better chance of not coming un buttoned.

I have 2 CV55L's with 450 of Blood Run on them they have 150 yds of Power pro 30 a short section of mono on the reel spool and 15yds of 40lb mono for board attachment and 20lb leader no issues. I know guys are running a 450 on a 800 but my calculator says it won't fit.

What Jimmy said. the CV55 will handle the 450, but I really don't think the 800 might just come up a bit short. I too use the 6' of 40#mono to attach the board between the copper and the 30#PP works really well.

I'M WITH KEVIN (FBD) I DONT ALWAYS FISH MEAT, BUT WHEN I DO I FISH BIG WEENIE.

I also buy fly making materials from them, awesome service.

Looking forward to fishing with you again this year Joe. Had a blast last winter.

Slip Trailered for a few years, but still like my slip. Fish cleaning station, showers, swimming pool shore power. Never have to wait in line to get the boat in. Fenced in patrolled area.( no theft or vandalism). Short run to the lake and always have an idea of where to go. If I want to run to another port I can do that too. It costs less than trailering an 11000lb 12 foot wide boat.

Nice job on the whole family scoring on bucks Matt. I am all in on the 4 to a side restriction. Might stop some of the big bad brown is down hunters from killing anything that walks. However the Farmers in Southern Michigan will go ballistic. They call them rats as it is.

That's my Grandaughter.

Opening day buck 2013

I have the 858Cdi and its is awesome. Both in ease of use, GPS function, and sonar . the display is clear, the set up is really easy and the ease of updating the GPS SD card is topnotch.

Good job on the trout.

Watch the weather, The Kalamazoo and Grand river plumes should have a lot of Steel and Browns along with some Coho, if weather permits. If not The St Joe is full of Steelhead. Pipestone Creek, Jasper Dairy and the Dam at Berrien Springs are all good bets. I usually start at Berrien Springs and work down river all the way to Pipestone.

If you have time give all the holes a shot. Chunk spawn and keep a couple of thin fins working. Just drop back the spawn and let the plugs work on their own usually let the plugs out about 50 to 60 feet and keep them close to the structure along the run.

Find the water temp between 44 and 48 degrees and go for it. Offshore winds cause cold water to come to the beach. Try starting in tight and look for the right water temp. 52 degrees is perfect for Steelhead and Browns, but Kings like colder water.

I would suggest 250 yards of 30# power pro with a 10ft piece of Mono to the leadcore, the Mono has a lot of stretch, and the line diameter for the mono precludes maximum length for the backer. If you don't like Power pro any 30# braid works well. use a willis knot to attach the mono to the core, and a double uni knot to attach the mono to the power pro. gives you a 10' piece of mono to attach a board and you get plenty of backer to get boards away from the boat.

Guys, I'm downsizing to a 10' Jon boat with oars next year. If I don't win, I will have arms and abs of steel.

Nicely done! Gonna love seein the PopEye arms out there trying to hit 2.5mph.