Rascal Trophy Fishing

Ryan makes some valid points for common sense and reference. I would also say that watching charterboats may or may not be good for speed. Take the fact that most of us run a 12#-14# ball, not a light 10# ball. Some guys have even heavier rigger balls. Thus your sog may be similar, but the rigger ball's speed will not. That will be the most important factor, presentation and speed at the ball. That's my two cents anyhow. And you can find fish hawk's and other models reconditioned/used sometimes if you scan the classifieds. Down speed/temp. units and autopilots are some of the best electronics you will ever invest in imho.

Good job Brad, welcome to the GLF forum.

Best report I've seen this season so far, and hard to match, esp. the grand slam this early. Great job Terry.

Congrats Jim. You're going to like the transition when it comes to 3'-4' chops on many days. Although the gas bill will definitely increase, having twins is the way to go for safety and comfort.

I always loved fishing and vacationing in Algoma, Wis.. Best fishermen and people on earth.

Aint that the truth Jason. Craig, you didn't forget to ask Matt did you? Maybe he's still busy with college, but I'd bet he'd rather be with you. Good luck. Btw, that's a pretty generous offer coming from a charter captain too.

What a lucky guy Kevin is, all I can say is live it to the fullest, and be safe.

Where's the big Lakers I heard are always there in Racine?

Catching perch to eat is always a good thing, esp. so early in the season.

Welcome to the forum woodrow, good luck with that project.

Patience is a virtue. We can't change nor fool mother nature. Be safe when it's the right time.

Nice moe, great for smoking.

The old 290 was the best one of her day, my favorite. Looks like she is getting all the goodies for a long future. Congrats.

Sorry for the loss, btw, video isn't available?

Thanks for joining and welcome. If the budget will allow for it, consider a used boat that is bigger and made for Lk. Michigan salmon fishing. Several are in the classifieds here at GLF that have been well cared for, and are reasonably priced too. Many years ago I decided to go no smaller than 26' for a starter, but, you could consider 22' and up.

Those clouds don't look good at all, thanks Hank, for the reminder to all fishermen. That's a nice display of artful photography too, great work.

Sounds like your charter name reflects your efforts, Hot Bite, let's see some pics. soon after you recover, lol.

Boltman, I am a true Chevy guy, and I do like the Chevelles, Novas, & Camaros, I had 3 Camaros earlier. But that Shelby, wow, what Ford has done to compete, is surely amazing. That's a ride to heaven imho. And you say it's going up for sale? Awww, you're gonna miss her, unless of course the tickets are piling up too fast, lol.

Good to hear that Chris, keep up the good work.

That's funny John. Did I hear right that the UP had 12"-18" of new snow last weekend? I surely hope not, lol.

Keep in mind this: the actual current is below the surface, the waves, are on top of the surface. So, does it always follow that the current and waves are in synchronization? Not really, and how do you tell? Watching your dropped rigger lines when set will mostly tell you the direction of the current. Say you are going downwind with the waves, most favor this troll if choppy. How are the lines looking? Are they swaying to one side or the other of the transom? Or are they swung way out? Or are they up tight to the transom? Try to project yourself into the fish to see where the best presentation is. And of course where you start marking and getting hits. Fishing, at least to me on the great lakes, is not all black and white rules, its science at it's finest, if you approach it that way. Another important factor is the speed of that current. Watch your fishhawk and observe the speed. I've seen the current pushing 2mph at one point, then, in less than 50 yards further, speed up to 4mph. The speed at the lure is ever important to presentation, and bites.

Welcome to the GLF site Tim, and good luck chartering.

Very nice looking Brownie, looks like Ontario is on fire this spring.

Congrats on the nice catch and pics.

Top notch catch for sure. Thanks for the great pics. too.