I got 3 Last week in 70' out of Olcott on FF. Brendan could you please ask questions in the tackle and technique section. Plenty of guys will answer your questions there.There is getting to be a lot of non reports here Thanks
Got to love it.I got some pretty good looks the other day when I all but doubled up single handed in front of another boat and put them both on the deck.Almost wish I could have watched it .I know it had to look pretty entertaining. I was really scrambling.
Olcott 9/14
After a 5 year hiatus I found my way back to Olcott ( been fishing Erie ) Fished solo 12 to dark. Had a hit and a miss before I could even get my 3rd rod in the water got to love it when that happens. Got all 3 rods in shortly after I got a descent King 20 lb.ish 1st King in 5 years and I am on the board. Next fish was a nice mid teens Bow great variety! Wound up with 3 nice Bows and 4 mature Kings dropped my 5th. 2 of the 5 I would say were in the low 30lbs.Was a great trip. Had my hands full scooping the Kings solo especially with the dipsey rod.65 to 72fow seemed to be the ticket for me.Fished ff on all 3 rods.Riggers down 55 to 65' Dipsey 185 to 200' back on #3 setting.Sure felt good to have fish that scream drag.I love catching Walleye and eating them but they sure don't fight like that.
pap does it look like this with a blue connector ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowrance-Skimmer-Transducer-for-Elite-4-5-Mark-4-5-X4-FishMark-320-X67C-MORE-/152593906004?epid=1700102985&ha
If your rpms are high and your losing thrust you spun a rubber hub like Bob said or your motor is trimmed to high and you are grabbing air on your prop. I saw your other post about your trim. Maybe you are trying to keep it trimmed up to far ?
I have been using Daiwa Wilderness Trolling Rods in Med action from Fishusa for my board rods last few years.Hard to beat for $16 each. They even come with a hook keeper.They are currently back ordered but should be back in stock soon.