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Thanks so much for the info Jon. I have to get that blue machine in a stingray.

Medic, Thanks for the report. I agree, it must have been hard to leave to go to work. There must be the makings of a blues song in your story. Tight lines to all,

Thanks for the report. Several of us were out of Muskegon last Saturday and from what I heard the success was minimal. We are all hoping that the fishing improves soon. Tight lines,

Good job! From what I heard and saw on Saturday at Muskegon, you were the only one who caught anything. I was marking fish occasionally at 60-70, but did not get any strikes.

Mike, I will also be out this Saturday and monitoring 68. My boat name is reel therapy. Tight lines to all. Clyde

Be sure to get them a healthy distance away from the boat. I would start with one full core and one half core.

Thanks guys. We'll all have tight lines soon!

I posted a picture of my little boat in Grand Rapids. The map was a great idea.

Mike, I would be happy to write for the magazine from the perspective of a person new to big lake fishing. This will the summer of my steep learning curve. It might encourage growth in the sport (and buyers for the sponsors products). Let me know if there is anything I can do to assist with this project.

I have read the multidude of great stuff on this site regarding dipseys, leader lengths, line diameter etc, but have not heard any comments on the role of color in dipsey selection. Would you apply similar color selection criteria to the dipsey as to the spoon or fly? Was there any especially hot color in 07? Thanks,

Thanks Frank, I will get my 2001 GMC brakes checked before boating season. I have been a little concerned about them this winter. It is helpful to know why I may be experiencing diminished braking power.

Welcome aboard Bruce, I got started late last year and this site is incredibly helpful. With all of the technical and practical knowledge gleaned from this site in the last year I am excited to get out this spring! Many questions we newbys have are answered in old posts. Please be sure to use the search engine. Everyone on the site is friendly and helpful, so don't be shy about asking questions.

Thanks for the post! Ouch. I witnessed a buick go in a canal once. Water and cars seem to make for angry (and wet) drivers. LOL

I would prefer a toggle switch to turn on and off the light. There would have to be a clearly marked on/off in raised ink on the rigger. I think that long term the toggles are more trouble free than the push buttons. The LED is an interesting idea, but invariably the battery would always go out when you have the president of the company on board for the first time.

I have been weighing the differences between the Lowrance 527 DF($699) and the Lowrance LCX-27 (1049). Any opinions? What benefit is there is spending more than the cost of the LCX-27? I am in a similar boat, so to speak, as Tim.

Rich, Sign me and the Reel Therapy up for the Dreamweaver Challenge. Thanks to the sponsors for their participation!

I purchased a new 16 1/2 foot Lund in 2007. It has a 91 inch beam and is very stable for a boat its size. It is a bit too small for the big lake but is an absolute perfect all around boat. I especially like the trak system that obviates the need to do any hole drilling to mount rod holders and riggers. I can't wait until Spring. I spent the last six months equipping the boat with rod holders, spoons, flies, dipseys, radio, color fish finder etc, and now look forward to catching some fish!

Mike, Count me in. It sounds like a lot of fun.

Great idea to pull for a volume discount on the depth raider. I doubt the chain stores would do it, but maybe the smaller stores would.

I would love to play, but like others will need to wait to commit. I hope I can join you. And for Tim, lunch euchre enabled some of us to tolerate high school.

Welcome aboard Blue Waters. I am a newcomer to big lake fishing this year and have found this site to be extremely helpful. I know you will too. Tight lines to all

I have no patience with the most intelligent species on the planet who fail to understand vicious animals cannot be controlled. In my childhood neighborhood a little girls was torn to bits by a dog whose owners thought it cool to have a mean animal. Please press charges. People must be taught the lesson that these animals are not trustworthy pets. I am hugging my english setter when I get home from work tonight. Clyde

Nice job. Great pics.

Frank, I also just finished Keating's book and am very excited about putting the information to use next Spring. I just purchased a couple of 8" spin doctors and am looking forward to using them in my spread. So the luhr jensens only work at slow speeds apparently. How about the spin doctors? One of the other interesting things in the book was the division of lures efficacy by color AND depth. I would be interested in people placing their favorites from last year in categories of depths. So, tangerine stinger at 30 and less, blue bubble spin doctor with a siggs rigs oceana from 30-60, etc. Tight lines to all

Thanks for the report. I still haven't winterized my boat so may get out one more time. You had great action for the short time you were out.