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I have tried both ways and have found it better to not let the board release. If you try the release method and are just running a spoon make sure you put a swivel about 3' up from the lure to stop the board from reaching the fish. Taking the board off is really very easy once you do it a few times. Pointing the rod at the board is the key.

Good job on the very positive first trip for the youngsters. They don't care what kind of fish it is.

Very cool, Those older starcraft are a great riding boat.

Thanks for the chart Jonas as well as all the informative input from all of you.

I have had great results using Dipseys. I use mag's and #1's most of the time and just recently purchased a pair of Diver Digger weights from John King. I understand the program very well. What I am trying to dig up is why you would send a diver considerably beyond it's maximum diving depth. I think of them like a crankbait. They will dive to their max depth with a specific amount of line out. When you send more line out they will raise up due to the angle of attack no matter what type of line you are using.

I guess my example would be why you would run a #1 Lure Jensen Dipsey with standard ring on #3 setting using braid out 240'.

Thanks again for your kind advice:thumb:

I have been wondering about the dive curve on Dipseys.

According to the dive charts a #1 dipsey set to 3 has a max depth of 50' with 142' of line out. I see and hear guys running line out to 240 and farther. To me, once the diver reaches that apex and you let more line out it will begin to run shallower. Are you doing this to get it away from the boat or is there more to it that I am not aware of?

Ironically, It's been a hot setup in my boat to run it at 142' out with a flasher fly running @ 2.5. I know it is running very close to 40' - 45'. and can place more lines in this zone. By letting it out farther it may catch fish, but I have no idea where it is in the column. Any thoughts on this?

Thank you STS for the super informative chart. That is one of the best guide line's I have seen.

I will be bringing a couple for sure to run on the outside away from our normal spread. we will cover top to bottom with the inside spread and let the copper work it's magic away from the boat. I just have to believe it is an ideal presentation for finicky walleye.

I really appreciate all of this input.

That's AWESOME!

Thanks Paul. Headed out in the mourning. I heard They were in the 50' to 70' range early so we may start there, but sounds like they may move out mid day. Good job.

We just load it up and bring everything back to camp. That's why I love the State Park.

We usually just run bottom bouncers with a 4 rod spread when the crawler bite is good. You stay pretty busy and everyone keeps an eye on their own rod. Makes for some good competition too. I will often send out a reef runner or Tot out on a board just to liven things up. This is where I got to thinking about bringing a couple long lines just to throw out.

I did see it on the Data portal. http://data.glos.us/portal/

It will make our decision making process much easier. We run 17' and 18' boats so lake conditions are very important to us.

Excellent info guys. We camp at Sterling State park and head out from the DNR launch. Thanks for saving me time rigging and running something that could be counter-productive. This is a great site made up of some very helpful fisherman:thumb:

I have some extra from spooling up this spring. I would have to buy a spool of lead. If it is not worth messing with, well, that is what I want to know.

http://www.limnotechdata.com/stations/PortSheldon

Not only can you get the wave height, water temp and wind direction, you can get a close up of what the lake is doing. What an awesome tool for the trailer fleet.

Thanks BCO, This is my dilema. I only have a couple days and would like to see what others have ran. It is a new technique and maybe not deep enough water to get the true effects of what copper has to offer like we see on the west side.

I am taking a trip over to the East side at the end of June. I have some 45# and want to run some copper with harnesses or maybe a spoon/plug pattern.

What would you guys spool up for 18' to 24' deep waters. The new Bloodrun results have a 50' of 45#copper running 10' at 2.0mph. we usually run 1.0 to 1.5 I am thinking this could be a good one to start with.

Thanks for the report and the action pics.

Very cool mark, thanks for posting. my congrats to you!

Nice Job boulderpete:thumb:

Better late than never. I was wondering if anyone had any luck inside. 2-4 is a good trip these days. Nice job.

Thanks for the report Mike:thumb:

Thanks for the report Nick

quick afternoon trip 3:00 - 7:30. 3 for 3

Worked deeper water from 150 out to 210. Found first taker, a 19lb king, in 194 on a NE troll. Hit a 300 copper with a SS blue dolphin. After 20 min we spun around and headed back to the mark and took #2 on a full core with SS blue dolphin. As soon as the fish hit the deck # 3 hit on a braid dipsey 142 back with a chrome pro troll and fly. Worked the area for a little longer but nothing else. Beautiful night out there. All 3 fish were males with very little in their stomach.

Great first run and thanks for the info.

Thanks for the report, We all are looking for some improvement. Looks like nice weather tomorrow and Saturday.

I think it is a great idea! It would motivate people to fish more, which is what this state needs. $30 entry is very reasonable.