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Wire for Reels
Yankee Troller replied to stillfishing's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
Another manufacturer did a video showing breaking strength between 30lb wires, and yes AFW broke before the others. You are correct when you say it comes down to care and maintenance of your wire. I've fished with a lot of people over the years and cringe when I see how they handle their wire. Some of those people being captains. I may regret saying this, and I'm knocking on wood as I type, we don't crack off divers but once every couple of seasons. We also routinely pull a $250 Smart Troll probe on them as well. Just like everything else in life it's great that we have choices, and one product isn't for everyone. -
Niagara River question
Yankee Troller replied to tim's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
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Wire for Reels
Yankee Troller replied to stillfishing's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
John made some great points, but 19 strands biggest downside is its dive curve. The reason you go to wire (over mono like we started using when divers came out) is to go deeper. I see you don't like the pigtail from your current wire, so it sounds like 19 strand might be what fits YOU. However, if you want your divers to get deep fast (important on the East end where temps can be deep) we've found American Fishing Wire's (AFW) 30lb to get the job done, but it's not the most user friendly. You really have to watch this wire and not let it get any slack. Malin, Mason, and Torpedo Wire 7 strand are all around .015" in diameter, and good wires that are widely used. AFW is .012", and our Smart Troll has shown us in testing we need less wire out to achieve the depths we want with it. I have no affiliation with this company, but we run their wire exclusively. The reason being is we want our divers to get there with the least amount of line out, and at better angle into the water so green fish at the back of the boat don't get into it as easily. -
Yankee on Oneida 11/7 - Multi-Species tourney
Yankee Troller replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Walleye
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Yankee on Oneida 11/7 - Multi-Species tourney
Yankee Troller replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Walleye
Trust me I'd rather be in BOQ this time of year, but with the boarder closed Oneida will do. I do enjoy that you can target them however you want on Oneida. If you want a price on a 15" HELIX let me know. The view on my HELIX's is one I've been trying for Oneida. Other types of fishing I'll set it up differently. For example when I'm trolling BOQ I'll split screen Sonar/DI to help decipher targets. There's still nothing like a nice arch when you're looking for fish. -
I love a good multi-species event. We've done well chasing Salmon/Trout in these type of events, but today it was all about the warm water species. We had to catch a Smallmouth, Largemouth, Walleye, and a Perch. We failed to find a Largemouth [emoji3525], and that pretty much cost us the event. That was partially because we found a really good Walleye bite on Jigging Raps. Even though we had 3+ hours to go looking for a Largemouth my buddy TJ was enjoying catching Walleyes. It was high sun today, and they were chewing black/silver & blue/silver raps really good! We found them on a 22' flat next to a drop off. The screen was loaded, and at times it was every other cast. We ended up taking The Lunker Walleye prize with a 3lb+ fish. We had two more in the livewell that weren't far behind it. Huge thanks goes out to Burnie and Mike for coming up with this format. A little surprised only 10 boats showed up to fish it, but it was fun none the less. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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I have Humminbird's Lakemaster Northeast v2 cards at Krenzer Marina. It's all I use now in my Humminbirds. I think they retail for $129. Using a Lakemaster card gives you functionality like shallow water highlight and depth highlight. Both features I use regularly.
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I've got a Riptide Ulterra the boss used on his boat in FL about 6 times. He sold the boat the following Spring, new customer didn't want it, and it's been sitting in the showroom (Krenzer Marine) since. I used it for a weekend up on BOQ last Fall when I broke my Terrova. Works great, but I'm a Terrova guy. $2400 if you're interested. This is the trolling motor: https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/saltwater-trolling-motors/riptide-ulterra?id=13551
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Saltist 30's are a great wire reel. We've run them for 12 years now, and haven't had many issues with them, and we put them through the ringer.
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If anyone's looking I will beat any internet price if you choose to have us, at Krenzer Marine, install it.
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for sale : usa Electronics and downrigger FOR SALE
Yankee Troller replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Best brand / value deep V aluminum boat?
Yankee Troller replied to Bluefin54's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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Best brand / value deep V aluminum boat?
Yankee Troller replied to Bluefin54's topic in Open Lake Discussion
I don't have an 18 Starcraft in stock now, but have one coming before Christmas. It's an 18' Delta Pro, which is a new model. I wish at Krenzer Marine in Sodus Point NY. If Starcraft is one of your choices let me know. Currently, I have a 210 Fishmaster and 2050 STX. The two 196 Fishmasters I have on order are being built right now as well. The one 18 we did have sold, but I have it in storage and can show it to you so you can get a feel for that layout. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Lake Ontario United mobile app -
Mother nature was brutal this morning! 3' waves out of the West rolling down Oneida Lake with wind driven rain for the first hour or two. Launched mid lake and realized that was as mistake. We were unable to get to the water we fished last weekend. Gave it an honest try near the launch but all we could muster up were short Walleye, a Smallmouth Bass, and some smallish Perch. At 10am I made the decision to put her on the trailer and tow the boat to the West end even though I haven't fished there all year. Started in 12' and worked around until we finally settled in on a 19-20' flat. That's where we pulled our boat limit of a walleye over the next couple hours. We also took a few more Smallmouth Bass, and a couple nice Perch. Top bait for us today was a size 7 jigging rap in Hot Steal, and an i1baits Bad Boy blade bait in the iTiger color pattern. Gotta give it to my crew today. They were hardcore dealing with that wind/rain, and patient while we figured out what we had to do to get bit. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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for sale : usa Electronics and downrigger FOR SALE
Yankee Troller replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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for sale : usa Electronics and downrigger FOR SALE
Yankee Troller replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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We install about 20 thru-hull transducers a season. You wont be disappointed. If your boat has a trailer I'd recommend an AIRMAR B60. If you can get away with a fairing block I'd recommend an AIRMAR B744. As for the growth on the boat we offer a service at Krenzer Marine where we clean that off with an acidic solution. We charge $14/ft for that and do about 100 boats every fall. We also offer bottom painting services for $100/ft. That includes prep, 3 coats of barrier coat, and 2 coats of bottom paint. If you have any questions call me at Krenzer Marine and direct yourself to Service. My name is Rick.
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I sell/Install quite a few Minn Kota Power Drive 24v 70lb thrust 60" shaft w/iPilot. I think they retail for about $1450. No foot peddle just a remote. I think that would be plenty for your boat. I actually have one in stock right now. Remember you'll also need a battery charger, 60amp circuit breaker, and a plug (unless you hard wire it). This one right here: https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/freshwater-trolling-motors/powerdrive?id=13301
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First Walleye charter on Oneida Lake since Memorial Day. We were met with temps hovering around the freezing mark and a lake expelling her energy. The steam show and sunrise were pretty spectacular! We found a nice school of fish in 17-19' fow on the South shore. First we hit them with silver blade baits, and then the slaughter started on size 7 jigging raps. The glow perch pattern started out on fire, but when the [emoji274] popped out black/silver size 7 was easily the top bait of the morning. Clients called it at 11:30am with sore arms. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Lake Ontario United mobile app
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for sale : usa Electronics and downrigger FOR SALE
Yankee Troller posted a topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
These are units I had on display at Krenzer Marine over the Summer of 2020. They have never been bolted to a boat. These are available at Krenzer Marine, or I can ship them (at the buyers expense). We will also have to add tax to these prices upon checkout. Cannon Optimum TS - $1,350 Humminbird SOLIX 10 Sonar/GPS - $1330 SIMRAD GO9 XSE w/ Total Scan - $975 Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv - $900 Garmin GPSMAP 942 Plus - $1175 -
I run the newer Daiwa Great Lakes ML Downrigger rods for Brown Trout. They have a nice action, and should be great for the purpose you want them for. They're also inexpensive. I have them set-up with 15lb mono to a 10lb leader. You can find them at FishUSA at this link - http://fishusa.rv5k.net/knnaL The rod I'm talking about is model GL802MLF
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It's not horrible, and typically it's only a few weeks that it's an issue.