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Thanks Anthony! Good to see a local guy carrying the good stuff! JAM

Nice job. Solo - wow! JAM

I have a Moor and do best from 2.25 to 2.5. JAM

Good job Shawn! Jeff

Hey Angelo, In my first response, I didn't realize the 80-MRG was the Roller Guide version. Obviously that is not a good downrigger choice. The 80-M or 86-M are great downrigger choices for Salmon. The 80-ML is a good choice for Spring trolling for brownies and cohos off the riggers. Of course the roller guides are great for wire, but I still like something beefier for pulling the dipsies deep. All my wire dipsies are MH action, both in 8' and 9'6" lengths. Sorry for the earlier confusion. JAM

When currents get tough, make a mental note of the amount the rod tips are bending when you're getting hits if you're flatlining. With the riggers, try to observe the angle of the downrigger cables. Try to match that amount of bend or cable angle regardless of direction and current. JAM

I took my friend Jeff from C7 Photography out for an evening troll last Friday. He brought his son and his Nikon... I had my son and his cousin with me and we had a great time. The fishing was tough. We were just getting over the 2 day NE blow and inversion, so the fish were seriously scattered, but we did manage a mini-Lake O slam with four different species for the kids to see. (King, Brown, Laker, and Steel) These pictures are priceless, so I thought I'd post them. Go to c7photo.com if you want to see more of Jeff's work. JAM

What ddubs3 said. I like the 30 on the dipsy wires and the 45 on the cores. JAM

I'd use that rod on the downriggers. Excellent rod for that. For the dipsy, I'd go with the MH (medium heavy). JAM

Hey Rick, Nice job on the board fish. When you run 10" Spinnies what leader length do you normally run to the fly? 30? Thanks, JAM [ Post made via iPhone ]

I attended the meeting last night in Hilton. Once again, the IJC has done a horrible job of taking into serious consideration the interests (and welfare) of south shore Lake O residents and adequately representing them in their latest proposal, Bv7. Someone on the committee that developed it actually suggested that 'low interest loans' could be made available to shoreline residents to improve breakwalls or for damage recovery from the higher water levels. Waterfront homeowners already bear a larger tax burden (OK, due to the higher assessed values, and rightfully so). But, expecting them to bear the additional hardship of building higher, stronger breakwalls to deal with the proposed higher highs after 50+ years of regulation to the existing levels is simply unacceptable. Many residents will either be forced out because they can't afford it, be left with major damage, or just plain lose their homes. Low interest loans, my ass. How about the power generation and shipping interests with the deep pockets pay for every single lakefront property breakwall to be built up to withstand the new high high levels (with margin for storm surge.) NOT ONE of the proponents of Bv7 (in its current form) who spoke last night actually lives on the lake or runs a business like a marina on the water. NOT ONE. I love the Lake O fishery, and respect that the environmentalists want to improve the wetland breeding grounds. BUT, these BvX proposals just don't give any fair regard to those of us whose homes, life savings, and in many cases, livelihoods are founded on the PROMISE by the IJC to maintain the existing levels established 50+ year ago. JAM

Reduced price and updated info...

Happy 50 Shawn! I'm not far behind... JAM

Not more... just at different times. Another good tweak is to put a red or flo orange eye on the Diehard. That'll get hit sometimes when the regular isn't taking shots. JAM

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That's awesome. She must be thrilled. YOU must be thrilled. Keep up the good work! JAM

I always do well on the Chartreuse (Yellow) LJ Dipsy that comes with the white ring in low light/deep conditions. I like to run the Chrome Walker Deeper Diver during the bright sun and up higher. Black/purple are good too. So is green. Hmmmm, maybe they're all good... JAM

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Price w/ trailer reduced to $11,500. That's below NADA and BoatUS book value for just the boat! JAM

Here's a pic showing the rear of the cockpit with the Bert's tracks, the downrigger board, and the full bench seat across the back. (And a decent brownie... see, this boat does catch fish!) I'll look for more pics that show the layout better and post them later... JAM

27 foot length overall with integrated swim platform. Large cuddy cabin with built-in port-a-potty, open cockpit. JVC CD/MP3 Stereo w/ 4 speakers (2 cockpit, 2 cuddy). Sunbrella Bimini top and full cockpit canvas. 5.7L 260 HP MerCruiser I/O with Alpha 1 outdrive. Hydraulic trim tabs. Includes 1991 ShoreLand'r Trailer. Tires excellent - replaced in 2008. 36" Berts Tracks along both rear gunwales. Nice varnished custom downrigger board that flush mounts on integrated rear cooler/locker lid. This boat fishes really well! This boat was serviced meticulously every fall, with a thorough winterization including all new filters and oil changes. Engine/outdrive coupler replaced by Bryce Marine 2011. Lower unit services every two years by Pro Marine. Complete tune-up with new wires, plugs, distributor cap and rotor in 2010. All new custom seat cushions in 2009. Stored indoors during the last four or five winters. This boat runs perfect and needs nothing. I upgraded and need to sell... PM me with questions or call me on 585-705-3556 and leave a message. This just in -- my father in law, who is a real boating fussbudget, has now been over the entire boat, and this thing shines! Bottom paint just renewed. Hull freshly rubbed out and waxed. Teak redone. Outdrive buffed and repainted. Ready to drop in the water and go. 99 gallon fuel tank half full SOLD! JAM

Nice job. That's a beauty! JAM

Any recommendations on where to get the 2nd keel for the Otter Boats? Any magic to mounting the second one? thanks, JAM