MANIAC

Yesterday I used my mag 10's which I haven't used in quite awhile. On the starboard rigger when the clutch knob was loosened the spool will turn easily to descend but when I manually rotated it to wind up the cable there was some resistance. The port rigger would turn easily either way when the clutch knob was loosened. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks, Eric

Put some miles on the truck today. Me and Ethan got up early and headed to the river with the small boat only to find it swollen and muddy. We did a quick aboutface and beelined it home. We hastily rigged the starcraft for trolling: batteries, riggers, mast, rods, tackle, electronics, and headed for Cayuga. We had rods popping right away and it stayed that way for about 2 hours. It tapered off to a slow pick later on. Mostly landlocks with a couple chub brownies thrown in. An R&R 2 3/8" "Sunrise" 25' behind a 1oz snap weight with a 70' lead on the planer board was our best setup. We got a good half day of fishing in and we had a ball. Here's a few pics.

RR, Sent you a pm.

defazz, I used a gel type cutting/tapping lubricant which eliminated the bit binding up.

Emty, I made a mold and it worked real well. I drilled plate AL with a 1/4" bit, 3" deep. I didn't use wire forms but rather latex tubing and a swivel for an attatchment point. Bought the latex tubing thru http://www.mcmaster.com/ product # 5234k972. I also bought #5234k72 for making black dipsey snubbers. I weighed the pencils on a powder scale and they were a few grains +/- of an ounce. The trick with making the mold is keeping the holes perfectly centered on the seam. A little off center and the pencils come out of the cavities harder. 2 of my cavities are a little troublesome, the other 5 they fall right out. If I made another one I would start out with a smaller bit and shim the 2 plates with washers to keep a small gap that would help guide the bit. Then remove the washers clamp tight and drill out to 1/4". This one works good enough though that I don't need to refine it. Eric

The last couple of years it has been my job, 6-7 days a week. I'll take it all during the winter. Pays for the summer fishing trips. I make most of my trolling flys in the winter. Tackle and equipment maintainence. If there is open river water near home I'm after walleyes.

Kudos to you Nick, I think you have been handling this matter respectfully. Merry Xmas everyone, Eric

Spring Browns: -1st boards -2nd rigs Salmon fishing -1st the probe rigger -2nd I get the divers started out, my son finishes them while I finish the rigs. -Last, lead if I choose to run it

A real fatty for sure.

Thanks Tim!!

Roger that Bill. I just cleared all the snow from the front of the pole bldg so I can pull her out!!

Nice Catch!! Can't wait to see the pics.

There are alot of PA and Mass fisherman who support the economy as well.

Delete double post. :?

You are killing me Chris!! Just haven't been able to get out lately. Go get em!!

Sent you 2 pm's

Hey Bill, YT, I'd love to wash the cobwebs off this one!!

Nice shots!!

diesal, I have bought several of my Daiwa Heartland / Daiwa SG47lca combos thru Fish USA. They're having a sale on them now but, it ends today! Here's a link: http://www.fishusa.com/Daiwa-Heartland-Trolling-Combo-with-Sealine-SG47LCA-Reel_p.html?i=118F926926254CE585700A536AD17617. Accudepths are also on sale and free shipping on orders over $100 which also ends today.

Dave, We just had a batch of deep fried walleyes lastnight, yum yum. Looks like this weather will keep me from adding to my cheek supply.

MB, Don't know how long but I'll find out.

Way to go!! 2 slammers.

Musky, We ended up with 22 rings. We stuffed 38 lbs to be exact. Thanks for the suggestion Mick. Always looking for something new to try. Do you have any recomendations for the amount of poultry seasoning per lb of meat?

Musky, We ended up with 22 rings. We stuffed 38 lbs to be exact. Thanks for the suggestion Mick. Always looking for something new to try. Do you have any recomendations for the amount of poultry seasoning per lb of meat?