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    Lure Overload?

    in General Discussion

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    Amen!

    I can say from previous experience, changing brands/sizes of lures during a tough bite is much more successfull than changing colors of the same brand. They all run different.

    That said, I have a few hot lures that never leave the water, even if they don't get a bump some nights. A buddy has a paddle/fly we've caught 100+ fish on. It's going to be a sad day if we ever lose that thing.

    I have way too much tackle.

    Dipsy question

    in General Discussion

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    Yes they have a max.... In the past my high divers have been the walker 107's on setting 3. I've always figured they had a max depth of 50 ft no matter how much line you had out (300 being my max). This year I took the weights of the 107's and put them on a 124 disc. I think I get a bit more depth out of them... not exactly sure how much yet, but they definately dig way deeper.

    The 124's with the big weight on them had no problem hitting 120+ ft down. It depends on your speed. Set on 1 I figure a 2:1 ratio. I have caught fish on them 300+ back when the fish are deep.

    The last 3-4 years dipseys have been our hottest setups. If we can get them dialed in, its typically a great trip.

    Port Sheldon Weather buoy

    in General Discussion

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    I've been using this buoy for lake conditions this year. Another feature is if you are not around a computer and don't have a smartphone and want to know the details just send the text message 45029 (which is the buoy number) to the phone number 734-418-7299 and it will text you back in like 15 seconds with the current data from the buoy.

    I have a smartphone and still tend to use the text feature because its faster.

    Copper

    in General Discussion

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    So after Profishent's tests this spring... I'm a believer that 35lb copper is better than the 45lb. Where do you draw the line and bump up to 60lb?

    I'm thinking top 50 fow for 35lb and then anything below that would be 60lb.

    I have 1000' ft of 45lb to use up before I have to purchase more, but I don't think I'll be buying the 45lb anymore.

    Another thought on this whole copper/depth thing. If you know the fish are deeper than what your copper can get, it could be beneficial to just slow down so it sinks more and get the hits. Vice versa.... if you know the fish are above where your copper sets are at, speed up and the lures might get into the strike area. Based on where the fish are at in the water column a particular speed might work well, not because of the action, but because its putting your baits in the target area.

    MI City Anglers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    MI City Anglers

    I have a $100 gift certificate for Labor at Starboard Choice Marine I won at the Coho Classic.

    I am an out of town boat and will not be able to use it. First person to PM me their mailing address will get it.

    We had a great time at the Classic, ended up 2nd place in the 24U Division.

    Lake Michigan headed towards Lake Hurons fate?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I think the coho's have not fired up down south because of the lack of bugs. They're generally on the surface feeding on all the black bugs in the waters.

    It's just been too cool of a spring for any type of insect hatch. Once there is food up on the surface they will come to it.

    With the warm up currently and this coming week, it should start firing up.

    New electronics, need so recommendations

    in Marine Electronics

    Posted

    We are looking to replace our lowrance. We fish primarily lake Erie and lake Michigan, so a good sonar and chartplotter are the most important. Not interested in lowrance as they have the worst customer service of any company I've ever seen. That said what do people recommend? Primarily we are looking at the hummingbird and Garmin. Will any of the down imaging help us? Which one has the best sonar?

    Thanks for any help

    I have an out of warranty Raymarine A60 and Raymarine DS600. I had a part missing from the bracket on my A60 this year. I called up their service department, explained my issue... they found a whole bracket in the shop and shipped it to me free of charge. I had it to my door in 3 days. Paid zero dollars... I was impressed. They cost a bit more up front, but if I have to purchase again, I will take a hard look at Raymarine again. Great customer service!

    Rain

    in General Discussion

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    Not only does the rain help the lake levels... but if I remember correctly, like 5 years ago we had some major spring rains. This pushed tons of sediment filled water into the lakes and we had huge algae blooms because of it. The bait also showed up in huge numbers that year and the fish were right behind them.

    I think it could be a pretty good spring once the water warms up... at least I hope so!

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