I went there in August 2013 and fish on the "Predator". Check them out at http://www.mikesmarina.info/. They have a few boats to choose from also. Feel free to contact me and i can probably answer all your questions.
Heres a link to my LOU report
http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/46775-2014-dominican-republic/?hl=%2Bpunta+%2Bcana#entry313344
Facebook pics from the trip...https://www.facebook.com/robert.westcott.1977/media_set?set=a.833067200044475.1073741826.100000236089564&type=3
Never had an issue with break offs but the issue is the additional drag with the line dangling in the water. It's works but I'll admit it's not the best setup.
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The solterra is a great option for 45# copper with lengths 500 or longer. If the choice is 32# copper then the best option is an okuma clarion 553.
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IMO... braid is for slide divers and wire is for divers. I tend to only fish slide divers in shallow water situations for example spring browns on the beach, or offshore steelhead, or staging matures in the fall. With slide divers, the small diameter of wire is a lot tougher to deal with and its tougher on the hands too. Wire is not very forgiving either. I have actually started running 65# Blood Run braid and the increased line diameter is easier to deal handle and puts up with a ton of abuse. The downside to braid is fleas. Fleas looooooove braid. But the times when I do use them fleas are not an issue.
Its not just the Lake Ontario guys...This show draws a lot of Lake Erie guys, and dont forget the Canadians too. In my opinion, its location is in the center now to draw the most people.
Well after spending three long exhausting days in Niagara Falls working my own booth along with the Blood Run Tackle booth, I would say this past weekend was the best show yet. I have been part of the show since its debut and the Niagara Expo/LOTSA event is building momentum. It truly is the best show we have here on Lake Ontario. Its great to put names and faces together and a great chance to meet some "friends" from LOU. How anyone misses this show is beyond me? Next year you should all plan on being there!!! The amount of retail was insane this year. Im sure most of you that passed through the doors, left with very little money in your pockets. I know that i came home with a bunch of new stuff myself. I think the show great opportunity for guys to talk directly with the company owners along with prostaff to answers questions, one on one. I think we will continue to see more and more companies looking to represent as time goes on and as for the main show, thats were the growth will continue. Theres plenty to keep you busy. The show has 3 full days of scheduled seminars with a little bit of everything from electronics to deer hunting to deep water trolling. Guys who attended the saturday LOTSA school couldnt say enough good about it. By the sounds of the 155+ person audience it sound like Pete, Pete, and George did a great job. Yes, I said 155 students. Thats an impressive number! And yes the LOTSA marketplace on sunday wasnt overwelming. but... it once again has room for growth. It simply started as a Lake O flea market with an annual event and has exploded into what it what you saw this this past weekend. (a 3 day event with thousands of visitors). The marketplace has an chance to go back to its roots and once again become a flea market for guys to sell their used gear.
Good times, great show. See you guys next year!
Honestly you cant go wrong with any of the "big three" in the game. (Moor Subtroll 900, Depth Raider, or Fishawk). You will be happy with any one of these units.