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    radiation warning on vhf antenna????

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I just installed my new cobra vhf and skakspere 8ft antenna, as I was reading the manual it has a warning to not be in a 10ft radius of antenna when transmiting. Now I only have a 18 1/2 ft boat so I was wondering if I should be worried about radiation from this, and how you guys and where you guys mount your antennas. I don't really want to look like a jackass with my antenna raised on a 8 ft pole then the 8ft antenna. I have it on the gunwhale about 3 ft from my face on console side. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!

    Thats why I dont read manuals! But maybe that radiation explains a few things about me:p Mine is about 1 ft from my head. Never heard of it being an issue. I dont know too many boats that have one farther than 10' anywhere in the boat.

    Manistee 5/5-5/8

    in Michigan Waters Fishing Reports - Salmon and Trout

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    Fri- Fishwhisperer and i ended 3 for 7. FINALLY hit my 20# King. 3 kings up by Onekema.

    Sat. - Fishwhisperer and I finished 8 for 17 :mad:. Randy hit a nice 19.5 lb in AM

    My cousin and friend went 1 for 2 with a 19.5 lb in PM

    Sun.- 1 for 1 Steellie on cousins boat w/ 12 rod spread.Fished 100-430fow :eek:

    Mon- 1 for 2 and had to pull at 830AM. Laker and lost steelie on cous boat

    Belt loosened on alternator and we stopped to try to retighten. Not enough juice to fire up:( Towboat US said they could come at noon for $600-800 the 4 miles straight out to jump. :skull: We called on radio and offered a $100 for a jump. Some VERY nice gentleman in a boat "Linda's Earnings"(could be way off on name) came right over and gave us a jump. Those fine gents wouldnt take a nickel or a laker. We owe a HUGE THANK YOU to these fellas. Turns out the past karma from towing others came back!:grin: Motor started charging but dropped on way in. We had to fly thru harbor and it quite right at dock doing 10mph in a 23'cuddy. Some how we pushed enough to not grind down the glass on her. That was some show at the dock!!!

    All in all great weekend. We fished 30-430fow. 110-120fow was best at dark. Tough fishing but the biggest fish ive ever seen. Definitely a bit o trafficThanks to the guys that offered advice and help. Randy will have to add some pics and clarify gear as it was a blur. :grin: We lost alot of fish and some gear.

    What worked-

    225' 45# copper with NBK took 20# and 19.5# kings and missed alot of hits, Miami dolphin down 65 on rigger, blue meat rig on wire dipsy out 150-180, Black screwball on rigger down 30', U of M frog on 250' copper, 7 color w/? , white nuclear SD w/ blue fly on wire, Killer Dolphin, MS Flounder Pounder, MS Liberty, MS Mongo Beef Plug

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    To much of a good thing?

    in Salmon Pro's Connection

    Posted

    If they r working load em up. If adding too many turns them off then u might have to cut back. Sometimes u have to look at ur whole spread. Sometimes the whole spread brings them in even if they r not all getting hit. If that makes sense. Too much of all glow can be overwhelming i think. GL

    Target: Steelhead

    in Salmon Pro's Connection

    Posted

    yes u can just run 5 colors behind the boat BUT the lead wont go as deep being higher up and not being farther back like a core fished under... if that makes sense. 2nd for me and more important if i were to target steelies i would want them out on a planer to clear the boat into more "open water".

    Which is better? St. Joe or South Haven?

    in Lake Michigan Discussion

    Posted

    Stay outta my SH!!:P I enjoy less people even if the fishing is not as spectacular. Ive done pretty well there and always remember Best Chance saying" if u can catch fish in the South Haven desert then u can slay em anywhere."

    The ride out is much shorter than Joe if u trailer. Cleaning station at launch although they have issues with season permits this year.

    Best part... I dont have too utilize my CPL in south haven. Wont fish st joe without it.:eek:

    Just dont tell everyone as i enjoy not fighting to fish.:)

    Just my .02

    SH 7/30 AM and 7/31 AM

    in Michigan Waters Fishing Reports - Salmon and Trout

    Posted

    Sat. We ended 5 for 6 with 3 kings (12-15#) steelie and a laker. 70fow was best. Pulled lines and went perchin unsuccessfully except for a nice long swim.:P Got my buddy Frank his first big lake fish.

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    Sun We went 3 for 6 with a 6# brown, 16# King and a 19lb. 8oz. :grin: My biggest fish ever and just missed my 20# goal.:rolleyes: Better keep fishing! 75fow was best. Slow numbers but lots of nice size at least!

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    What worked:

    225' 45# Copper(HOT), 200' 45# copper, 10 color, rigger down 40, 57, 65, 70; wire dipsy out 175'

    11" white/green paddle w/ green fly, tin can w/ grn. moonshine fly, black screwball, mag U of m froggie, Mag grn dolphin, Moonshine Blue Jackal, MS Martini, MS Purple Nurple, Blue Monkey Puke

    Looking for a little input.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Planning on Manistee Trip from 8/5-8/8. If anyone is interested in trading numbers and info when they r up lets post em. Had a great trip last year and nice to be able to talk to fellow members. Hope the weather cooperates.

    I believe we may camp 1st night or 2 then on bigger boat.

    Time to crack that 20# mark :grin:

    Jarod

    Nee Hi

    269-599-7420

    Just 2 Downriggers!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    rigger 1 down 48' with a Moonshine Mongolian Beef Mag and a fixed slider mini size MS Mong Beef 10' up

    rigger 2 down 35' with a Mag Modified Blue Dolphin with an Area 51 slider up 10'

    Start setting in 50fow and head sw or nw until u get a hit then turn straight n or s, then crack a beer and play the waiting game :beerchug:

    9 Am switch to a blackscrewball down 55 w/ Stingray craigs christmas slider

    Leave blue dolphin if taking hits- Killer dolphin slider and a big white paddle about 5' off bottom.

    2.5-2.8 MPH SOG

    Is there a better way to find out lake conditions?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    YA' date=' you get sick of this after a while.

    We check NOAA, check the web cams, check intellicast.com (best weather site I have found), and check the flags at the marina when you launch (and some on the way to the launch).

    Intellicast has some great wind modeling features and hourly forecasting information that I have found helpful.

    If NOAA says 1-2 and Intellicast has W wind 10-15mph, I normally trust Intellicast.

    That being said, I've gone out and turn around because they were too big; and also not gone out and went to the beach later to see a flat pond.

    Sometimes you just never know.[/quote']

    I have become a BIG fan of Intellicast this past year. This seems to be best but a storm or good ole ma nature will do as she wishes. I too have had to turn back after driving out. Its just part of the game. New buoy in St Joe has/will be helpful to us souther lk fishermen. Use all the tools u can and get a friend that lives by/on the lake to give a hands on report:grin:

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