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Thanks WL, I haven't noticed anything "funny", but I have not hooked up the gps yet so I "could" have that issue and not know it. When the bite was hot I had no issues, so I think things were pretty accurate, but I have tons of releases so I think until the gps is running I will rig a setup like Tom described. Then I will test with gps in the future. Thanks for the reply! Tank

Thanks for the update Capt. Pat..Reel Drag was right, the browns were in there thick, but by Monday morning they were stuffed. Went 1 for 4. Marked crazy amounts of bait, some pods filled half the screen on a 7 inch Lowrance. 30-50 feet of water. Tank

Hey Waterlogged. I use those on my subtroll cable and haven't noticed anything unusual...what were you experiencing? Thanks, Tank

MUCH APPRECIATED REEL DRAG!! Taking out 2 teens from Texas tomorrow!! Thanks! Tank

Thanks Foster, but I thought you did decent Sat. morning deep? I also assumed if he was killing the browns and only got one king that the #'s of Kings must be deeper?? By deeper I meant I was gonna start in 150' and work North. Thanks, Tank

Thanks Reel Drag, going deep for kings tomorrow and that gives me a backup plan! Tank

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Well said LT, I have had similar feelings as Tom in the past, but theres still something exiting about putting 30 fish in the boat of any kind!! Jay also downsized rods when we were pulling the Lakers and those fish can give a solid head nod, especially if you "finesse" fight them(I was driving for his trip, strictly as a friend..his usual first mate and wife Trish had to work). Bottom line is the kings were off and people just want to catch fish!! Tom, I was gonna give you a shout, but when you passed us you were busy!! Way to go boating those two kings!! Tank.

Windburn, I fill the baitwell(large) on the back of my boat with fresh water for every king that comes into the boat. I place the fish in net and all and just remove the hook and net as I go while the fish is breathing in water the whole time Get a quick pic and gently nose dive the fish back into the lake. If you don't have a livewell or one big enough for kings a big cooler can work also. (original idea from Capt. Jason Franz-Troutnabout, a good friend) Tank

Upgrady, just read your post again and the wire might have to be long enough to pass the gill plate, which means it would show, but worth trying I think..and I just might!! Tank

I hear you Upgrady! I had a thought this morning that maybe the leader on the fly should be wire at and inside the fly. Obviously you want flourocarbon running to the fly but inside the fly to the hook a short wire piece would be almost totaly conncealed? Anyone agree. It just sucks losing well hooked fish due to leader snaps!! :evil: I will probably experiment the next trip out. Post up if you think I'm nuts or not?? Tank

Tom, that one really made me laugh!! No offense Ray!!

Rob, yes it has been awesome! Took me awhile to set her up as I needed some help from Dad and Jay and were all busy(although both found time!!). But I got her done and am thrilled about it!! Now what do I do with my bass boat??? I guess Kings will do that to you. See you out there! Jax and Ray, thanks for the tips guys, I am actually a fanatic knot and line checker. All the setups that broke were brand new each time yesterday :shock: , nonetheless stresses the importance even more!! Thanks, Tank

Fished Sandy today and could not really stay in any kind of good temp. Weird thing was I had 3 break offs!! :shock: One broke off my 50# leader just to the rear end of the dipsey and the other 2 broke the treble right off of two atomik flies. Wound up boating a mid teen and a few skippers. Couldn't really get the riggers going today other than the few mentioned above. All break offs were on wire dipsey setups?? Best screen was in 100-110ft. but couldn't buy a bite there. Took fish in 120-125. Tank

Guys, Sorry I limited it to Sandy in my heading. I should have posted as a general topic!! Thanks, Tank

WOW!! I didn't expect such a great response for releasing...I will keep nothing for the rest of the year(unless it dies) Missdemeanor- you or I have to get Dean out!! We'll fill his schedule between Turkey and Deer!!

Awesome guys!!!!! being new to fishing Sandy for kings I was curious as there are at times 30 boats between the Nose and Wautoma. Sounds like everyone is very future fishery oriented(even though I know the biggest fish die after they spawn or all that spawn) mainly curious to know how many 2-3 yr olds are being released !!!! AWESOME!!!!

My thoughts about the reward were along the same lines Mike...I just want a picture of that beast!! :shock:

Thanks so far guys!! I am definately encouraged....LT's second line said it all. Great replies. I view all fishing from the viewpoint of selective harvest (for me) Thanks again!! Tank

Nice Mike! Thanks.

Hey Everybody, just a question for all the Sandy Creek anglers on how much catch and release fishing is going on for the kings. I have kept a fish a trip so my catch and release rate is high. Just wondering what others are doing. As a side note, I fill my rear baitwell with fresh water for each fish landed and I place the fish in it net and all. Take out the hook, remove the net and get a quick pic. Other than for the pic, the fish is breathing in fresh water the whole time. I have only had one fish stay on surface after release and we went back and got her. Any replies will be appreciated! Thanks, Tank

Nice Mike! I was out there too. Sat and Sunday and did well. Dropped too many though. I too will pay a reward for a fish taken with a mag silver streak glow frog..big fish!! pulled a D!(k move at the boat and wrapped in the wire and cut free with the lure. My brother fought that fish for 1/2 an hour! See Ya, Tank

Heres a pic of one I killed the other day! Tank

Unfortunately yes to the lampreys. I killed two the other day that were two of the biggest I have ever seen. I would guess 15 inches or more. I did love pulling them off the big kings and then releasing the fish..Nice!! Tank

Ditto to traveling man BP. Tank