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  1. Copperliner
    Sean, give me a holler if your jighead order doesn't come soon, I would gladly send a few heads n tails priority mail to you - I've been doing fine midlake using 3/4 and 1oz, 75' avg., usual white or chartreuse plastics.
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    I'm in a tiller, usually staying vertical by using the outboard or trolling motor on my bow. A drift sock may help also, or even cast upwind enough so your jig will be visible by the time your boat is drifting by your jig.
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    Definitely a fun weekend jigging, I wasn't far up the lake from you. Nice fish!
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    Highly recommend John also - my dad and I spent a day jigging with him many years ago and it was a real eye-opener, haven't touched my trolling gear since.
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    ...have also used sawbellies (vertically) over the years on occasion, they do seem to prefer a jig though which is fine by me.
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    ...regarding zebras - I have a copper-pulling lake-neighbor on Cayuga who uses a heavier spoon (fixed, single hook Pfleuger, Sutton 22S, etc.), but also adds a small plastic swimbait threaded over the hook point. Adds a bit more action, but says it more-importantly assists as a "zebra-guard", similar to a weed guard for bass. Says it works well, I'll have to try it... JJBat150 - As far as jigging goes, thankfully zero zebra issues so far over many years (single-hook jig with hook point positioned skyward). Jigs with a treble hook are another story...
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    x2 what Frogger said -- Twin Minnows are laker candy, favorite was usually black with white belly, although I'm not sure the color really made a difference. Also not sure if they're still being made, but did see a few at Bear's shop at Myer's recently. I used a 10 - 15' heavy mono leader tied to a barrel swivel from the copper, the stretch helped a bit. Also replaced and used a heavier-duty and larger (#2) treble on the Twin Minnow. Put the victrola away and began jigging when the zebras came to town, became a lot of work to constantly pick them off the hook and/or have my leader cut up. Really miss it though, probably one of the most fun and effective way to catch lakers. Keep bangin' that bottom - when in doubt let out more copper... :)
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    Pm sent
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    new lower price...
  10. Copperliner
    In Like-new condition (Purchased new this spring and tested for only approx. 10 minutes - works fine, but found it overkill for my simple needs!) -- Lowrance HDS-7 Carbon Gen 3 with latest update installed (yes - fish reveal!), includes (also like-new) downscan-capable Lowrance HDI transducer (83/200/455/800), heavy-duty RAM-111 (size C) mount, Russell Marine tempered glass screen protector (installed), manuals, power cable, Lowrance cover, and an extra Cabela's neoprene cover. I have also included a helpful Lowrance HDS Carbon & Gen3 installation and training 2-DVD set by Doctor Sonar (not pictured). Sorry - I have already submitted the warranty card. Please see Lowrance website for sonar and transducer specs. Priced to sell at $975 for all. Paypal accepted and includes FREE shipping to lower-48 address. Thanks for looking!
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    I pour my own laker jigheads, mostly up to 1oz. Glad send you a few "free samples" if you wish, just pm address.
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    That's a great looking streamer Pete, thanks for sharing!
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    pm sent
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    ...like the reviews of the Helix and almost bought one, but couldn't pass up a good deal found on a hds gen3. Thanks very much again for everyone's input, always appreciated!
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    Thanks Squealin, that's great to hear - very appreciated. Seems like info-overload with many these sonars (and a lot of marketing bells/whistles of course). I'm narrowing choices down though and that Helix is one of my top pics, really like it's simplicity.
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    Thanks bullwinkle - I also tried a Garmin unit years ago and had some issues, I'm sure they're units are better now. I may give the Helix a try, like the larger screen too. Appreciated, Mike
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    Thanks cronoticed, that dragonfly sounds neat, I'll check it out thanks. I'm fishing solo most of the time, but would be neat to share the screen with someone else.
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    Thanks, I'll have to ask him about it, appreciated.
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    Thanks Lewis, appreciated. (Would that guide be John Gaulke by chance?)
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    Contemplating a new fishfinder for lake trout jigging, have been using a Lowrance X85 for many years, which has served fine but has some limitations. Looking at 7" models - anyone using a Humminbird Helix 7 or Lowrance Elite 7-Ti for jigging purposes? Mainly looking for clear jig tracking and picking up fish on the bottom easily - love to play that cat and mouse game on the screen! Thanks, Mike
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    Sarge5150 - Give 'em a call, they ship! http://www.visitfingerlakes.com/listings/the-sutton-company/665/ or facebook page
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    Also (finally) visited the Sutton Co. store for the first time this past weekend with my son, we took the "scenic route" home to PA from Rochester through Naples, interesting shop. I only jig now, but purchased a few extra 44's for old time's sake...
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    Holler anytime! I'm out most weekend mornings through the summer picking on lakers with jigs. I'll send a pm...
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    Nice looking laker! (unclipped, wild fish?) I'm just down the road from you on Fire Lane 6 - neighbors have been having fun with them recently off their docks too.
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    Beautiful fish, congrats! Not sure if Ray Grandner in Pine Valley, NY is still in business, but very nice work -- www.catchandreleasefishreproductions.com
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