killerbe20
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i am assuming that is caledonia, mi and not caledonia, wi.
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I would really like to say I will be welcoming a new boat for 2010, but I still haven't found one yet!
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the biggest advantage to having a SNT unit is being able to match speed. if you have a direction that is working for catching fish note the speed. when you switch direction in the current/wind you can then match your down speed with what was working before. everyone has different speeds that work for them from 1.5 up past 3. the key is to find what works for you and then you can keep it consistent. you will be surprised at the difference in your GPS speed on some days to keep your down speed consistent.
temp breaks are always important whether on the surface or down. USUALLY temp breaks hold fish. later in the summer when the water warms up you can use your down temp to find good water or figure out you need to move.
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My wife was really funny at the Grand Rapids show. She was almost more excited at all the great deals then I was. Believe it or not, i'm actually the one who kept our spending limited!
Side note: Going to the GR show was just a bonus during our boat shopping adventure. I definitely plan on making it an annual event!
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if you do not have a gps, it is a must in my book. the fishhawk would be what i consider a "luxury" item. many people, including myself, learned and fished many many years without any such a unit. although there are days i believe the SNT unit has saved the day, i can and have easily fish without it. (did anyone bring the spare batteries?....)
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i didn't have time to completely look through the page, but i would love to see the videos he is referring to.
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Thanks everyone! I am not sure where we will stay yet, but DEFINITELY glad I asked. Seems like a general opinion to stay away from Benton Harbor, although it would probably feel like home coming from Racine.
Any thoughts on Holland or South Haven? Doesn't seem to be much farther to drive if the stay/location would be worth it.
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My wife and I are planning a boat shopping trip to Michigan this weekend and was looking for some info. The boats we are definetly going to look at are in the New Buffalo/Benton Harbor/St. Joesph area. We may be venturing farther north, but not sure yet.
I am coming to you guys for advice on where to stay. We would like to mix business with pleasure and make this more then just looking for a new boat. We would like to stay somewhere near the water and hopefully with some entertainment (restaurants, bars, etc) within walking distance.
Also, there are a few boats in the Harrison Township area I would like to look at as well. Asking the opinion of those who have driven across michigan, what is the drive like? What do you guys think about adding that to a short two day, one night trip? Benton Harbor is about 3 hours from Racine.
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I used seagur for a long time, really great line but expensive. now i use mostly Ande flouro line, also really great line. I use P-line for my long flouro leaders cause it is is cost efficient, also really great line.......i honestly believe just having flourocarbon line is a more important factor over which brand it is.
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I can not see in the picture, but this may work.
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it does state at the end of the original ESPN article that it is an opinion piece. That should have been stated in the original post from myself.
i personally do not like it regardless. special interest groups, no matter left or right wing agenda, always seem to prevail over the average joe.
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I HAD a 2008 tundra for about three months/2800 miles and absolutely loved it! Wish i still had it everyday that i drive my GMC. if only that guy in ohio would have stopped at the red light......
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Scary stuff, man! No more recreational fishing!?
"In spite of what we hear daily in the press about the President's concern for jobs and the economy and contrary to what he stated in the June order creating this process, we have seen no evidence from NOAA or the task force that recreational fishing and related jobs are receiving any priority."
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762
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Big steelhead out off racine june 2009. never put it on a scale
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i have the hydraulic version and love it, you will not be disappointed.
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I pulled my boat through Chicago when i first brought her home. It wasn't that fun but it was only once. Dock fees in Racine vary greatly. If you dont mind a 20ish minute river cruise from your slip to the lake and less then stellar docks, about $800 for the season (Azarian's Marina). Any where closer to the lake is going to be $1200-$2000 for the season.
Where i am located there are two restaurants/bars and is very handy for customers and a good place to run charters from. There is a fish cleaning station but no security features. It is just a river slip, no real "marina." 209 Dodge St. Racine, Wi if you would like to google satellite map it.
Skipper Buds Reefpoint marina is the big, main marina facility in Racine. It has a secure facility with one restaurant/bar, a pool, showers, bathrooms, a public cleaning station etc.
Feel free to contact me if you would like.
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My vote would be Racine, i am biased though
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Those who have recently bought or just simply love Vector products will enjoy the news. Traxstech has official bought out the Vector product line.
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dont fish at all out of milwaukee, but i;m not too far south of you.
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I read in a previous thread for yesterday that someone found spoons at Gander 1/2 off.
I went to the Kenosha Gander Mountain today and there was no sale.
I spoke with the store director, who is a friend of mine, and he said they had their "big lake" 1/2 price sale about 6 weeks ago. He apparently was not working that day and was unaware of it ahead of time. The fishing department manager was notified the morning of the sale when he showed up for work that day. Interestingly corporate head quarters decided to end the sale at 4:30 pm the same day. My friend thought it may have been a mistake. I do understand that different stores may carry different inventory, but did not realize the sales vary by location to location. I was assured that i will be notified in advance of any super great sales in the future and will be sure to pass the info along.
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Thats very interesting. I will have to do some research/investigating about this. Seems Michigan DNR has much more control over charter vessels then over here. I have had the Wisconsin DNR check my fishing reports, but all vessel requirements are handled by the USCG.
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I have a 12 gauge flare gun/kit as well as hand flares. My vessel is inspected every spring and never had an issue. Here are some links to different USCG regulations. I believe it states you can use any launching device as long as it meets 46 CFR 160.28 (the second link). I honesty do not know the inside diameter, etc of my 12 gauge flare gun.
Regulations for charter boats:
http://www.uscg.mil/pvs/docs/UPV%20JOBAID%20REV5%20OCT07.pdf
regulations for launching pistols:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2008-title46-vol6/pdf/CFR-2008-title46-sec160-028-4.pdf
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I had a very unpleasant incident running meat and a big flasher on my wire diver. Completely my fault, but i still am hesitant to try it again.
Links to Simrad AP24 pilot system dealers
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www.technicalmarine.com
local guy working out of his house but great to deal with. He helped me trouble shoot and repair my AP14 last summer. Prices seem pretty fair.