sllim Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hi guys. I'm in the process of rigging my new boat and can't believe how much $ i'm spending. Here's my question... I bought 4 rigger rods and reels, 2 five color rods and reels, two 10 color rods and reels and 2 10 foot dipsy rods and reels. Here's the problem... i'm just about out of $. I can afford two more rods/reels. I was thinking of 2 more 10 color leads or two coopers. What should I buy? I will be fishing out of Frankfurt. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLubbs Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I would not buy two more 10 colors. I only have one 10 color, a 7, 5, and 3 color that I run. Last year I added a 300' copper to the spread, and this spring a 250' copper. I would recommend at least these lengths. They have boated a lot of fish in the short time I've had them. I'm using #45 Blood Run copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriversinco Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'd suggest copper rigs. I'm kind of in the same shoes as you and have just purchased a 300' 45lb copper and a 350' 32lb copper. That gives me roughly 50' for the 10 color, 60-70 for the 32lb copper and 90 for the 45lb. I think that gives the best spread possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killin' It Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Run copper!!!! lots of copper!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line Dancin Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 250 and 300 coppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbelt Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yep... its an expensive hobby. I have thousands invested in tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 250 and 300 coppers 2nd that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkBlue Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 2nd that.3rd that. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtime Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 i would try with what you have already and save some cash. you never know when something may come up when you own a boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Check out Dive Bombs from Michigan Stinger, there a planning weight that gives you about 7-9 feet of dept per oz. I run the half way down the line, 5 colors dive bomb goes 2.5 colors down. Its a very cheap way to get deeper without spending a ton of money. There is sizes from 1oz to 12oz. Check them out!http://www.mistinger.com/dive-bombs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Side JOB Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I say two more ten colors is in order ask Matt how many ten colors they have been known to run up there in manistee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I say two more ten colors is in order ask Matt how many ten colors they have been known to run up there in manisteeHey everyone needs 4 10colors cores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hear fishy fishy Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I would suggest copper if you get any more rods and a good reel for it. I would recommend the Okuma Convertor CV55L or Clarion. Then add a dive bomb if you need to go deeper like said above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1musser Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 3rd that. Chris4th dat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonfed Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 you cant be without 2-450 coppers, and 2- 600's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Mark, A warm welcome to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHAB KS1 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Niether. A wire dipsey is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Salmon 1 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 We have been doing really well on 300 & 450 copper in Grand Haven, I just stay away from other boats with the 450 out. It catches fish, comes in easier than lead, you can feel the fish, my 3rd rigger. Before long you will want a 600 copper and the wire dipsey. $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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