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Probably my best was the Full Nelson on a rigger... then we lost it when the Mono got into the wire dipsey.

We started out with 2 riggers/sliders, 2 wire dipsies, 1 copper and 1 full core, All the rods took fish but 1 dipsey... All the lures were the dreamweaver spoons/fly that we given to us. The Habenaro took one on the copper, I think the only ones we didn't get a hit on were teh monkey shine, last nights bait, and I can't think of the other name right now, but it was similar to a dolphin... everything else at least took a rip... other guys said they had same luck different lures??? MAybe just a presentation thing at different times of the morning.

We made it out for the "Dreamweaver" Tourney in Muskegon. A beautiful day for it. we didn't do to bad, went 4/5 with a 15# our biggest but all quality fish. I'd like to thank Steve and especially Kerri (she's the one that put us on the fish). everything came in 100-115 fow at varied depths, lots of cold water, 39 degrees @66 fow but the fish just quit hitting around 9am.

I had a similar day like that last august, poor day of fishing, late start due to rain, tried every way imaginable to loose fish, tore a roller up on the trailer, winch strap broke loading it and then on the way home, front axle broke... man was I glad when that day was over.

Nick, Steve and I tried to get out Sunday am but we turned it around at the pier heads with all of 4 footers coming at us, so we went and had breakfast instead. Only problem with boards that release, your having to adjust them with different water conditions and speeds, After you have to reel in fullcores repeatedly cause of premature releases, you may rethink the releases. I'm kinda against that reel em in just to put them back out, I learning to keep the rod tip down when bringing in the boards, helps keep them from diving.

Nice Job Tom, We also made an attempt to fish the 8th. We set down in 70 fow straight out from the piers and trolled south. Had a nice rip on a mono highline with a orange/chartreuse body bait, lost that one when the board dove on us, and had a hammer on the wire dipsey with cut, 125 back on 2 over all we went 0-2 on chrome... thanks god for the perch, at least they saved the skunk. Thanks to Steve and Nick for sticking it out and not making me walk the plank My luck/skills just haven't worked for me this season... hopefully things will turn around soon. Also wish to thank Connie and She Kris for putting on a great spread and Steve for some great deep fried perch and salmon. HOSPITALITY, AS ALWAYS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Welcome to the site Moby. I ditto what Huntingfool and Caz have said. The west michigan an St. Joe leagues make for a nice way to meet members and have a good time.

Must be all the stars and planets aligned ... :D

After MANY shorter flights I made 865.... good thing I'm on 10 hour shifts :D

Very nice Matt. Sounds like the june doldrums are about over. thanks for the report.

WOW, I figured she would be looking for a way to get rid of you for days at a time. As it ended I reserved a 2 bdrm cabin for the 8 days.... to bad your "retired" and can't make the trip . Companies paying for all but the 1st night and the last 2 nights. And knowing Char, She probably said those things to YOU, after all, I'm just trying to help... :D

Have you told Char about this little plan Steve?? She may have the same idea, while you work on the boat and truck :D

Have any of the members that fish the Oswego NY area ever stayed at or have any opinions of the K&G lodge twin pines?? Based on their web page it seems like a decent enough place, just looking for some first hand info. Thanks

Told ya to stay out of that stuff... Shoulda listened to me. I used Ivy-Dry and calamine lotion, but I may not be as sensative to it as you. :cpox:

Hey I can do that Skeiner :D

Well, Since my 3 week fishing trip with some training thrown in got "postponed" for a few months, I've been pondering making a trip to the Oswego, NY area the weekend of 25-28 of august. Anybody interested in splitting some costs for a chance at some 30# Chinooks?? Hoping to leave Thursday Night, early friday am and returning monday. Any interested parties, please shoot me a PM. :Flamethrower: :cpox:

I am also a big 3 person. However, Toyota produces a ton of cars in the U.S., sure it's a Japanese owned company, but they employ and produce here, so let them join NASCAR. As far as qualifying, I think you'll be surprised, I believe toyota is pouring $$$ into R&D. As for D.J., He's a whiner and a has been, He's bailed out on the Wood Brothers, Joe Gibbs and now Yates. He has no loyalty, and He should join kyle Petty and give up racing and let those that can, do. Just my 2 cents.

Does it have something to do with a NUKE plant?? I know San Onofre in San Diego was nicknamed Dolly:D

Welcome to the site Julie. Nice to have some of the fairer persuasion represented on the site.

I screwed up and scheduled the family reunion for the same weekend, so take me off the list.

Caz, Please remove me from the event list:( . I have a change in plans for this weekend. Thanks

I have several MAGDA and Convector reels, I haven't any problems to date. I agree with Rich, no matter what you buy, you have a chance of getting a bad one. For the price/quality yourgetting a good deal. Also as Rich stated, geting them through the FISHDOG Company, you have an excellant service/return policy.

Welcome to the site Lonnie. Hope to hear lots from you up in the Ludington area.

Mike, Very nice, informative article. I guess it isn't the horizontal movement that gets you out deep, its the verticle. Have to keep that in mind, next time i'm trying to get my crew seasick

If they'll have me I am:eek: