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Bob, I just your short story about my work partners first two (2) salmon. I can attest to your story as I was there. You truly did make his day, and mine, since I took him up there to catch some salmon. He still talks about the experience. I also bought him his first fishing rod and reel for Christmas. You can bet we will both be up there this summer and show him how it's done from the boat. Yes he has completed two tours in Iraq as a battalion commander. Chris is a captain in the Army National Guard.

After fishing,I cleaned his fish, and took him to the truck stop for breakfast. I think/ know that he had a good day.

Thanks again Bob!

Work, a little predator hunting, work, move snow, work, get with steeliebob for steelhead fishing, prep fishing gear for next season, sleep, learn as much as I can in great lakes fisherman!....that about covers it!.....oh and watch outdoor programs when I can! List is not necessarily in order!

I was wondering the same thing about the coated fluorocarbon leader....I had doubts about it so didn't buy it.

Good question, thanks!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Yes, my wife found this site for me....and she keeps "dip" in her purse.....in case I run out!....Now that's what I call keeper! Thanks again for the welcome!

Hi everyone,

My wife found this site for me, and it looks like great site...a lot of good information. I have been fishing all my life, but only got into salmon fishing a few years ago....went out on a friends boat caught a couple salmon and the rest is history....I just can't get enough of it. Jumped into it with both feet, bought a used 21' cuddy, downriggers, and a ton of tackle, rods, reels, etc....little did I know how expensive it was going to be! But we love every minute of it and spend a lot of time on the water, fishing mostly out of St. Ignace and Cheboygan. Looking forward to learning from everyone and offering what I can......I hope that everyone has a safe and prosperous new year!.....oh by the way....boats name is " Aft'r limits"

Bob, good story...I know the "company" you are referring to. It reminds me of a comment made to me one morning by one of my bosses.....he followed me into the parking lot one morning .....and I said good morning to him after getting out of our respective vehicles.....his comment to me was " nice ride"....my " ride" was an old '94 Saturn....which I use for transportation to and from work..... Since I have to buy my own fuel.....his " ride" was a newer automobile provided by the "company".....oh and his fuel is provided......I just said to him....."same to you"....and walked into the office.....I just consider the source.

I too read "Keating on Kings" and had to try the riggers with 12lb test. I spooled two reels with the 12lb line but have not caught anything on the light line yet. I run clean spoons on them but as of yet no fish on the light line. I ran them last year, maybe this year will be the year. I will continue to run them, as I think they will catch fish. Just my two cents worth. Not much help I know......

Every chance to catch a fish is met with excitement! When that excitement ends maybe it's time to quit fishing, and I can't ever see that happening! I get excited just thinking about it!

That would have to be the only downriggers I've had on my boat. Big Jon Manuel's....had them on boat for about 6 yrs and haven't had any trouble. Bought them used when I started salmon fishing. Dependable.