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i just got a new line counter reel that i'm going to run dipseys and sliders with. What type of line (monofilament, braid, etc.) do you recommend? what pound test for the fingerlakes? thanks a bunch, andre

Hi all, i mostly fish the fingerlakes for trout and bought lead core this weekend for the first time: 100 yards of 18 lb test and 150 yards dacron backing. The problem is none of my baitcast reels have large enough spool capacity. i have a couple of questions: 1. can i run lead core off of a large spinning reel? 2. if i need to use a baitcast reel, how much line capacity would i need for 100 yards of 18 lb test and 150 yards dacron backing 3. finally - how important is it to have a steel spool? a friend told me that plastic spools sometimes break with lead core. thanks a bunch, andre

Tom - thanks for the advice - very helpful. Shellback - you're correct - i am using braided line - i'll try your suggestion -- thanks a bunch. tight lines, andre

Shellback and Chris, thanks a bunch for your info and advice. i appreciate it, andre

Hello Guys, I’m still quite new to using downriggers and have never fished with anyone who uses them – so I’ve been learning on my own. This was about my 10th time to use them. I was letting my ball down (manual walker lakemaster rigger) and I didn’t suddenly stop it but the wire snapped, so I lost the terminator, ball, lure etc (expensive loss!). Do ya’ll have any explanation or advice about this? Also, I see that cabela’s sells “snubbersâ€Â

hey Steve and all, i finally got the lights working - YIKES that was alot of work i am going to try to make it to hemlock saturday, but part of me wants to try seneca for LLs - i've never been to seneca or caught a keeper LL before. is this a productive time of year on hemlock for trout? if so, would you fish the north or south end? thanks, dre ps - will you be out there saturday steve?

Hi Chris and John, thanks for the posts - i have been messing around with my trailer lights for 5+ hours (still haven't got them right!!!) but i hope to make it out to hemlock this weekend - i miss that lake! i have a 16' starcraft, mostly blue and drive a silver honda passport. i hope to see you/meet you out there this year. tight lines, dre

Hey Chris, thanks for the reply. I didn't get my boat until late June last year. How is the trolling on hemlock for trout in the early spring? do you longline (shallow) or use dipseys/riggers? thanks, dre

Hi all, i presume that hemlock is still frozen over - correct? when do you think it will be boatable? i would guess that it is accessible from the north ramp before the south ramp? is that correct thanks, dre

Hi all, last summer was the first time i ever trolled and i had a blast learning a few of the basics. i did use slide divers with a little success when i was running 20 lb monofilament. Then i switched over to braided line (less stretch) and i couldn't get my slide divers to "hold in place" - they would slide down to the swivel even without being released. Have ya'll had that problem? any ideas how i can stick with the braided line and keep the slider where it's supposed to be (until a fish strikes at least!) thanks, andre

Glen, Big Dave, and Dan, thanks very much for your input and advice. One of you mentioned a special kind of eyelets. I hadn't thought about that - is it OK to use wire with a regular rod with regular eyelets? thanks, andre

Hi All, i trolled last year for the first time, mostly with dipseys and i bought a downrigger at the end of last season. I think i want to try using wire - especially because i like fishing hemlock and those are some spooky trout in there! 3 questions - what pound test is best for finger lake trolling (does 10# get down deep better than 30#)? also - can i fish wire with any kind of baitcast reel or do i need to get a special reel for wire? what are the best brands of wire to buy? thanks a bunch! andre

hello, can you tell me what the maximum length transom is that the mariner 9.9 would work on? also, on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 = best), how would you rate how well the motor runs/how reliable it is? thanks very much, andre ps - where are you located? if you are near rochester, i am interested in taking a look at it