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Ken.....this is what you need. McMaster-Carr 7 strand 40lb wire. I switched to this 4 years ago and only had one break-off (from wire abuse). I think it was Bill V (Bill Ruth) that put me onto this wire. He saved me alot of money so far in lost tackle. They use to make it 1000' spools but I don't see that size any more. Maybe a call to them and they may run you a couple 1,000' spools. http://www.mcmaster.com/#3458t11/=84qyth

Way to go Eskimo Joe and crew. Hope it will fit in your trophy room or dad will have another project to add to the list. I guess I'll have to let this one grow up before I can get that trophy away from you.... Congratulations on your win.

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Andy, I was trying to get a rise out of you but to no avail................. .....all kidding aside. Trim tabs may be your fix for a quicker on plane attitude which will give you much better handling. I went with the Lenco electrics because of space issues for the pumps using hydraulics. Now where were we,..........oh ya. Last reported sighting of Chowder's boat and crew was they were heading south towards Kidders Sunday afternoon.. ..............

ya,....right,.......gear & kicker......... ...................... .............................

Thanks for the pic. I never knew there was such a species. I did a little googling and found this about the Golden. It looks like it was swimming to close to a nuclear reactor. Golden Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Species overview: The golden rainbow trout is a gold-orange rainbow trout raised under artificial fish culture conditions and stocked as a novelty for angling sport. The golden rainbow was developed from one fish, a single female trout with a genetic mutation that gave her a mixed golden and normal rainbow trout coloration. She was found in the West Virginia hatchery system in 1954. Through selective breeding with regularly marked rainbow trout, an all-gold, golden rainbow trout was developed. In 1963, this fish strain was popularized as the “West Virginia Centennial Golden Trout.†Pennsylvania and other states hybridized the pure strain of West Virginia golden trout with normal rainbows and produced palomino trout, which were true genetic palominos. Palomino trout were first stocked in Pennsylvania in 1967. Since then, the genetic strain in Pennsylvania has weakened, but in recent years the hybrid was selectively bred back closer to the stronger, better-colored golden rainbow trout. Although palominos were stocked as both average-sized and large trout, today’s golden rainbow is raised only to trophy size for anglers and stocked throughout the state. The golden rainbow trout is a different species than the golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita) of some California streams. In fish hatcheries, the rainbow trout has occasionally produced other unusual genetic mutations, such as the blue rainbow trout, whose body color is sky-blue. Identification: Golden rainbows are a deep golden-yellow in body color, with pinkish lower fins, pink or red tones on their cheeks and with the rainbow’s reddish lateral stripe. There is no spotting on the body or fins. The Pennsylvania record golden rainbow trout is over 11 pounds. Habitat: The golden rainbow trout’s habitat preferences are identical to those of the normally colored rainbow trout. It is stocked throughout the state in appropriate trout waters. No rainbow trout or golden rainbows are planted in the Lake Erie watershed. Life history: The golden rainbow is reared in fish culture stations. Spawning in the wild is unlikely, because golden rainbows are highly visible in streams both to anglers and predators like blue herons and ospreys. Golden rainbows and palomino rainbows grow larger and faster than regular rainbows. They have “hybrid vigor,†a trait often seen in crossbred plants and animals. Their food preferences are similar to those of other trout.

Send me the difference if it will make you feel better.....

this is more of what I had in mind Frisco>.............

Not knowing my speed I'll be a little slower than you,....so that means I'll see you guys Sunday.

...... ....think I'll just go fishin' `till you guys figure this out.......

Just out of curiosity Frisco, what was your speed difference between surface and 70'.....

This is how I got my start Yukon',...... http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/ ... ctions.htm As the others are posting you'll see that there are a lot of sources for fly making components. You can't beat the satisfaction in catching fish on stuff that you make. It gets pretty addictive.

Try this link out. I always had pretty good response when I contacted them..... http://www.raymarine.com/Default.aspx?s ... 3&page=925

Wayne,.......This subject has been kicked around quite a bit last year and this year. Do a search on "autopilot" and you should find some pretty good info on doing exactly what you want to do. most of the stuff is in "This Old Boat" section, but it does show up in other areas.

Chowder,.....just bought this copper reel from lyteline. He said it would really take all the work out of reeling in all that line but he didn't give me any instructions for it. Can you give me a couple tips on setting it up,.......... Thanks

Do a search for Furuno 620 and you'll get a lot of good info. I bought one a couple years ago and have been satisfied with the unit. Has many features & capabilities that should make it as easy or custom as you would want. Book well written to help you through some of the more difficult custom settings. Tech support from the manufacture is second to none. Screen shot of my unit.

I am Z,.....can't you tell?

They are free to my LOU buddies and come in handy to manage extra rods. Just show them a lot of action to keep them inflated and they'll usually go for the day. Let me know how much help you need and were to show up. Just keep in mind that they are on a first come- first served bases. PM me if you want to be a little more discrete .

Sorry Chowder,..... Honey & Sugar are going to be with me up at Long Point. They do have a couple of their friends available if you really need the help ...... ....... ........just let me know and I'll arrange it.

Thanks for showing us your woody. Hope Ray doesn't get any ideas!

We need pictures.

I left my blind anchored up the lake for this weekend. Is this the one you saw? .....if so I'll just drive to Ithaca instead of going up to Union Springs.

...remember this posts? It's only a week old. Happy ending this time..> viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16696