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2 Cannon Mag 10 HS with Traxstech Swivel Bases, Adjustable booms, upgraded Pulleys http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/41297-2-cannon-mag-hs-riggers-with-traxstech-swivel-bases/ Pm me if interested

Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery Mike 'Bout Time II

Here are a couple pics from my old setup which is similar to what you were describing. This setup worked well for me when i had that boat. but like what everyone else has said once i was hooked out went that boat for a new one and a whole new setup.

Welcome!!! Your setup will work for your needs. Make sure the flush rod holders you have are all metal including the pin in the bottom. Some have plastic and they will not hold up for riggers/rod holders. As far as baits/depths/etc. it depends in species and time of year. Generally browns are in shore early in the season (as soon as ice out) and shallow 2-10 feet of water and are usually targeted using long lines with planer boards pulling stick baits and spoons. The salmon will be deeper chasing bait. For salmon spoons, flasher/fly combos, and cut bait all work. As far as location I'm further down the lake to the East (Fair Haven) so I will let the other guys from your area chime in on that. If you do searches on early spring brown / salmon fishing you will get some information. Also you can check old fishing reports and get some information Mike 'Bout Time II

I won a Frabil power catch in a tourney last year and love it. It has a big hoop size with little weights on bottom of the net which help keep the net under the fish. The handle is "keyed" so there's no worry about having to line anything up. My only complaint is the handle is slightly too large which makes it a little tough to get in and out of some rod / net holders

No visible crack and oil was changed with new afterwards / first time I have ever seen this

I winterize the boat by running by running 5 gallons antifreeze through the system and the out drive. Never had a problem in years. I was snow blowing around the boat today and noticed there is antifreeze on top of the fresh snow. It appears to have come out of the bottom of the lower unit right in front of the prop . Bad sign???????

Another thing to do is adjust your transducer angle on the back of the boat to compensate for the blowback. I used Humminbird 500 and 700 series with good success but recently switched to raymarine c-series and would never switch back. it is all personal preference as they (lowrance,raymarine,huuminbird,furuno, etc) will work. I know i had to to do alot of tweaking to get my humminbird where i wanted it but when i did it was good and i could track them down to 100' or so.

I have hunted hard in 8F and as of last week no scrapes or rubs - I returned home and hunted 7A to find a new scrape by one of my stands - things look like they are just starting up

Nice buck and even better story