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I run my lite lines off the riggers with clean spoons. If I use a flasher fly or a meat rig I will use a heaver line rod. I usually always run my probe rigger with the lite line.

Nice job Frank.

Hit the water about 5:15 pm went to the end of the Raisin River 21fow. Trolled with bottom bouncers 4oz off the back and 2oz over the side. All of the action was off of the back of the boat. Probably should have went heavier on the side rods. We ended up 3 for 4. One nice one lost at the back of the boat . Purple and and white harnesses were working. They were not on fire. Headed in about 8:30pm. Nice evening on the water. The water was clean, and fairly clear, no weeds floating to foul your lines. TT

Eric, the water in the bay was cloudy. In front of Fermi it was clear however there were weeds starting to show up since the winds were out of the east.

Went to Lake Erie on Friday May 21 and camped out in the State Park. We were on the water by 01:00 after setting up camp. Worked some spots I had marked in Brest Bay but no takers. We ran out in front of Fermi and got 4 nice walleye using a mixture of crawlers, Rapalas and Hot n Tots. Storms were coming in so we were off the water by 6:00.

May 22 woke up to rain. We waited it out and got on the water by 11 and went back out in front of Fermi we worked the same area all day using the same program. We picked away and got seven. Most were over 20". We had a very nice sunset.

May 23 we got an early start. The water was flat calm. We got one Walleye right away. Once the sun came up the fish shut down. We ended up 12 for the weekend, and a good time was had by all.

Good job Ed. You sure tell the story well too.

I agree. The Dmax has the pulling power and the mileage. Ford needs to get with the program on the mileage.

Very nice Mike, especially for those of us that drive a long distance to get into the big water.

Well done Mike and crew!!

A free slider is a 6 foot peice of mono with a snap swivel on each end. Put a spoon on one end. After your downrigger is set take the other end of the the mono and attach it to your line. It will slide down to the belly in your line between the tip of your rod and where it is attached at the cannon ball. When a fish hits the slider your release at the cannon ball will trip and the swivel will slide down to the other bait. Land you fish and enjoy.

Nice Cheeks!! Good job guys.

Glad you made it back to port Andy. Time to throw more money in the hole in the water!

Thanks!!! Got mine yesterday.

I have the navionics eastern US chip. It has both Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. However it does not have data for the southern part of Lake Michigan.

I have been using Cabalas 27# for years and I like it. Last year I had to buy another brand of 27# and it was thicker. I had to strip off a bunch of backing on my reel to make it fit. I will go back to the Cableas. I try to keep a 2 core spool on board. Good price too.

Welcome Jason, I started out in a 16 footer as well. On the right day it is no problem to go after the big ones. Nice introduction.

Hello Scott and welcome to this site. I have been a member for several years now. There a lot of great and helpful people here.

I normaly fish Lake Erie and Lake Michigan but last year went to Oak Orchard Creek for a week. We had a blast and caught some very nice big salmon. We just made reservations to go again this year. Always looking to learn more about the Big O.

Tom

I am interested. Do you have any dates in mind yet?

Merry Christmas everyone. Nice vidio Mike and family.

TT

I have also used the Cabelas brand with good luck. Then last summer I needed to respool one of my rods and bought some at a shop in Manistee, I don't remember the brand. It was thicker even though it was 27#. I had to remove a bunch of backing to make it all fit on my reel. I don't know if you guys have noticed any difference in the thickness or not??

I would be interested in some of the outings. Sounds like a good time.

Nice job Ken and a good way to end the season.

My adult kids and I decided a few years ago not to exchange gifts at Christmas. Instead we purchase one gift each for charity. We have enjoyed Christmas much more since we don't have the pressure of shopping. We get together for a nice day and a meal. We figure we have it pretty good no matter how tight money is, and there is always someone else who needs help. After all it is the season of giving.

I am shooting the G5s also. I just hit them on a stone and they are good to go. Before this I used Rockey Mountian Razors and I would replace the blades after each shot, hit or miss.

Congratulations Mike. Good to get the pressure off and have some meat in the freezer.