j1musser

You can also check the buoy data at wunderground.com Its gives relatively fresh data. Just rememeber its in the middle of the lake. Kinda have to take wind direction into account. Webcams help also. I fish SH but the Holland cam angle is helpful to judge wave height.

After fishing with Fishwhisper last year i got hooked on copper. Over the winter i hooked up a 200 and 300' of 45# copper. I have had pretty good luck on it so far. Both rods have taken many fish. I just rigged up a 150' of 45# last night and hope to use in the AM. Last time out we did better on the leadcore but it was a 6 and 8 color with copper being deeper on the 200 and 300. 200 took the biggest 2 fish last 2 times out(an 11 fish and 15 fish day). Leadcore seems to have its place as well and im rolling with a mix. Why switch when u can just buy more rods!!! I just got a rigger this year so i fish mostly my cores and copper along with dipsy of course. Just my .02

Gander in Portage has the same deal going. I dont know how they get 7.99 for a moonshine though. I bought a bunch this spring from fishdog for under $5. Portage Gander has gotten a poopy selection of spoons thus far. Was much better last year.

Nice catch Frank and crew:)

What color would you like?

Black is fine unless you suggest a different color for the NEE HI

Bring enough beer!!!!! And a headlamp. Seriously though I want in on this. I have not caught much after that magic moment shortly after sun set. I have tried the whole deal of running the moonshines and other glows but have been SOL.

The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked. Nuff said.

I used to think the same thing but talking to these guys will help big time. Some things seem so natural to some guys after 30 years of fishing but we all gotta get started somehwere. I am at that starting point. If ur asking there is 5 people thinking the same wihout posting. Ask away!!!!!!

BTW-My quote just makes me laugh. The only stupid question is the one that does not get asked.

I will take 2. Let me know when to meet ya in the ZOO.

I can hear the oil sizzling. Sounds yummy. Good Job

Final analysis we can fish the wrong place at the wrong time and still end up with fish so not that bad.

Thats all that matters. Gotta keep trying new stuff.

Great STart to the season MAtt!

Sounds like a heck of a start to a great morning. Nice Job!

Well done. Thats a monster, Love the shakers in his mouth:lol:

albright for both ends. very easy to tie on copper in rought water.

I agree. Just rigged some up and used this knot without ever tying before and it real simple.

Lots of people run them on leadcore and copper as well. I have never had much luck this way but never gave it much of a shot. Flies on dipsy is my go to rig. Did get all my coho this year on leadcore with dodger flies though. I have not done real well with JPlugs on lead either. But once again never fished them much except on dipsy. Spoons are my go to on the core.If using the fly i would put it on 10 color prob going deeper. Just my .02

BTW- 6 color is my top rig all of last year and so far this year. Throw a moonshine bloody nose on there and you will not be disappointed.

Sounds like a heck of a weekend Terry. That Dirt Dog getting it done as always. Nice;)

Nice catch. Ounds like a pretty fun weekend!

I'll bet that was a friggin riot aboard the nee hi.....Do those big kings pull the boat around? Nice job loading the freezer with a nice catch.

No, the Mercury pulls the Kings around. The freezer is looking pretty good after this and last weekend with you. My dad and grampa will be happy when i come home.

Willis not it is.

I tie mine this way and have always referred to it as the Willis. If Knot:grin: then what am i tying and what the heck is the willis knot?

Sounds liek a great day on the water with constant action and a great mealto look forward too. Happy B Day!

Nice job MIke and crew:D

Way to go on them delicious critters.Putting a whoopin on em.

Great catch Keith. Glad to see the 300' was popping for ya. Looked like a nice day out there with a nice catch. Some biguns in there too.

Holy smokes. I thought that was a two foot cooler. That was a 36. wow.

Nice work.

Ohh wait, i guess im busted that is a 50 quart cooler:lol: Big cooler=no fish. U know how it goes. Still dont know if they woulda fit.

Nice catch:)