Luke Tuccini

Finally got into some fish. The new Hewescraft was great in the varying winds and current. Two planers each side. 250', 300', 350', 400' copper/ weighted steel.

Tues May 25 Port Sheldon approx. 8am to noon. 170' to 190' FOW. Fish were 40' to 80' down. Mostly blue or blue green spoon - both mag size and Super Slim. Of course one hit the Kevin's Girlfriend spin doctor with Pickled Sunshine  type fly.  First fish within 2 minutes of setting first down rigger 80' - blow back was nuts even with 200# Power Pro and 12# ball. Lure was likely 65' to 70' ft down? Mag blue DW spoon maybe 45' back at 2.5 to 3.0 MPH at lure per Fish Hawk.

Fish Hawk was showing currents were strong and constantly changing. Planers were all over. Signal from brand new probe was in and out all morning. Called Fish Hawk and tech called back (after we got home) and said its very common when fishing deep in strong deep current, like when you're getting huge blow back, and then not. Tech said simply turn up the GAIN.  I didn't even know you could. We tried to reset it by unplugging two cables but of course no change. While scrolling buttons we saw the screen that said "GAIN 15" but never realized you could just with lower two arrow buttons on left.  

But we ended up with 6 for 8 fish and had a freaking blast. We two old guys - 68 and 78 - had a double on. They crossed lines and it was panic time. But between laughing and screaming we changed places and rods and threaded rods around and got both darn fish into the box. Then we both couldn't talk for a while until we calmed down and caught our breath. That's exactly what I bought the new boat for. What a morning.

So final score was something like 4 kings and 2 coho for total of approx 44 lbs. Nothing really huge but 3 were approx. 10 lbs.  Fish were hitting 400' a bit more than others. A couple hit on Downriggers approx. 80' down.                 Mag and reg spoons blue or blue green, and the one on Flasher Fly.

We'll be back, baby!

 

 

 

I'm getting frustrated with fishing this year.  Haven't been able to get away from work when the weather is nice.  Been too wavy when I've been free.  Finally got a day I could take off work and hit Ludington this morning.
Fished from 6:30 am til 12 going 3-5.
1 king and 2 drop back rough steelhead in the boat.  Other two bites were kings.  Bite from 80 to 220 fow. No pattern, other than 3 bites on blue dolphin.
Still trying to figure out how my boat fishes.  But I feel I can't catch fish anymore.   Other boat were reporting 5-10 kings in the box.
Need to learn to adapt to what's working I guess.
I shouldn't complain, but I'm cranky and running on little sleep!
Al that said, it was an awesome day on the water with my dad this morning even if the fishing wasn't great for us.
 

Sorry for length but I'm a bit frustrated, too. Certainly no expert for sure, but try to get as much different info as possible. Way different year this spring.

Retired and new boat all decked out and been trolling since March during tiny "windows" between weather. Fished New Buffalo, South Haven, Holland, Port Heldon so far. Planning on moving north.

People in Benton Harbor saying they missed their spring king "peak" and they've moved north?

Heard one theory that most trout/salmon did not come as far south for winter, and that may be why spring bite in south is light?

South Haven seems like maybe their peak is finishing? Ludington and Manistee charters are doing real well right now. Last week some people were saying Whitehall - Muskegon?

Just seems like "great spring king migration north" maybe kinda not on fire in Holland-Port Sheldon a bit. Some kings caught last week and today off Port Sheldon finally, but not like last three years? One boat at PS was 5 for 7 today with no downriggers- 40' to 80' down in up to 200' FOW.

Best king was over 15# on Kevin's GF flasher with Pickled Sunshine. That's a Tangled Tackle from You Tube basic for 3 years.

Don't give up. Call bait shops. Look on line. You Tube sometimes helps? Ask at the launches. Most people are willing to be truthful?

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Limits all daylong.Best walleye fishing anywhere. Not huge sizes. Seriously over 100 boats inline at Wyandotte ramp. Try to launch before 4 am.

Beautiful fish!

Please where did you launch? Did it have a dock?

SOLD
Two - 3' Traxtech Tracks
Two - Traxtech 1' Tracks
Package includes 16 Traxtech mounts custom designed for Tracker boats but can be modified for other boats.
 
$400 for package.
I will deliver approx one hour from Holland, Michigan.
 
Call Luke 623-451-7180
Or e-mail me at [email protected]
 
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Nice job on the fish. I've been fishing too shallow lately out of Port Sheldon, Grand Haven, Muskegon.

Marking all kinds of fish 30-60' FOW and no hits.

Conrgats on new Lund, Tung!!   Looks great. Awesome picture.

Maybe we'll see you out there.

Please what kind of Lund?

May sound funny, but I'm for real. Are Big Weenie glow meat strips "thicker" and cut differently than other meats. They don't fit into a Diabolical brand meat rig. I've trimmed them down and they crumble and fall apart within 30 minutes. Are the Big Weenie meat rigs designed to hold thicker meats? 

Im going to try it thanks. Been marking plenty of fish and trying to increase the catch.

For trolling 40 degree Lake Michigan for salmon early spring:

For any Rapala shallow or deep been using loop knot.

Dreamweaver size 3 snap swivel for Thin Fin, Thin Fish, Hot N Tot, etc. Started 30# mono, now 12# mono from boards various length coppers.

Anybody out there feel strongly about snap only (no swivel) for these lures? Been reading about bass guys only using snap for crankbaits? Does it really matter?

Trying to keep lures changing and fingertips warm at same time...

New 7" Garmin bought in August is awesome. Just take a minute to learn about your new transducer "cone width" at bottom of "radar" cone. 4" Lowrance was twice the width of coverage at bottom of cone than 7" Garmin.

 

After purchase I learned: At 100' depth, 4" Lowrance cone coverage is approx 82' wide. 7" Garmin is approx 41" wide.

 

But Garmin shows way better detail? But for trolling Great Lakes you want wider coverage for sure.

 

I'm now shelling out another $100 for new Garmin transducer to get 82' cone width at 100'. My fault; should have checked.

 

Also Garmin does way more stuff and yet way easier to learn. Plus I've now got super great GPS to get straight home in fog and/ or rain storm etc.

 

Plus Garmin customer support is excellent.

 

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Also drags on the new Okuma 55's are silky smooth but it's a big heavy reel. A bit large for any younger kids.

I was able to fix Okuma drag issues with a trip to Tuna's Reel Troubles in Ludington, Mich after same type issue after drowning a few fish on planers. Couldn't find "sweet spot" on drag - either too loose and line would keep coming out, or too tight and then fish would drown because reel wouldn't let line out. Tuna has website and will ship. Also premium Tackle store Chuck's nearby and they sell reels and have Tuna put new drags in New reels too.

Saugatuck Mon Sept 14

After 16 yr hiatus - Been out approx 70 times trolling Lake Mich between March '19 and today. Learned a little bit more each time. Landed an 18 and 23# King this year. Fish Hawk was the game changer.

But today truly was memorable. Went 3 for 4 in front of pier heads -all sheephead only- over 6lbs - after no sheephead in 69 trips. Fish Hawk showed us the perfect speed for those nasty looking things.

Maybe try Grand Haven one more time...

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Caught salmon from St. Joe to Manistee with this 4" Lowrance. Only 16 months old. Everything works. Wanted one that includes GPS, or I would just keep it. All accessories included - transducer, mounting bracker, long cable, heavy duty cover. Easy to install.

Only $75.

Located in Zeeland, Mich and willing to drive to meet you half way, within reason please, thanks.

 

[email protected]

623.451.7180

 

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How bout a 6th annual show for 2020 please thanks?

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Sale pending. Pick up tonite Wed. I'll delete ad when he picks up  Thanks anyhow.

 NOW SOLD THANKS

 

 

 

 

Paid $100 each in March 2019.

Okuma engineered these specifically for Great Lakes wire dipsy trolling. Nine Premium Roller Guides and Hinged Roller Tip. These rods helped us catch fish in ten Lake Michigan ports in 2019. 9'6" length helps keeps lines from getting tangled.

Okuma Model Number

GL 962MHF - WL 9' 6'

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There's about 170 ft to 200 feet of cable on each downrigger. I believe the cannon swivel bases fit into berts track. Please to verify, may I suggest you call Bert's and call Cannon. You can get phone numbers on their websites. Also you can text them. Cannon is now owned by Johnson. You want to ask if the cannon swivel bases fit in that track. The downriggers are located in Zeeland Michigan just Southwest of Grand Rapids. I would be happy to drive a reasonable amount of time to meet you halfway, maybe a couple of hours or so. Where are you located please? Thanks for asking

 

NOW SOLD THANKS

 

 

Cannon Swivel Bases included.

4 ft adjustable arms. Adjustable Rod holders.

10 months old. Work perfectly.

Paid $800. Will sell for $400.

 

Contact Luke at 623-451-7180

Phone or Text

 

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Nice job! A triple. Did you really mean to type 23# Lake Trout please?

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Holland Channel had plenty of ice floating in it last Tues. Friday was mostly open but still some smaller ice chunks. Today Tues April 2, 2019 we slowly bumped our way thru small chunks and almost out to end of channel to view huge waves crashing across BOTH piers. We turned around for third time in a week with brand new boat.Some minor scratches to decals on both sides of bow? We're here to catch fish not be a freaking ice breaker.

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Great classified site. Lots of stuff I'm looking for. But some ads are 13 years old and items supposedly are still for sale or not reported as sold? Maybe you could auto delete after 3 years or so ?