Sk8man

x3 It is a bit of money but high quality and they stand behind their product. Most guys on here would part with their right arm before parting with theirs

It can be worth stuffing shipping peanuts or cut up pieces of pool noodles in the net handle so it floats

Guess I had other less pure thoughts on my mind Hank

Haven't watched racing since Danica left

Usually I get my boat out of the barn in April but this year it may March and keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't get dumped on with this weird weather.

This is my basic approach too. Most of the time I run sliders instead though.

Mark - You might be able to find some at the Watkins show if you are going. If memory serves me correctly we used .018- 024 thousandths single strand soft copper and when I couldn't find it elsewhere in tackle shops I bought it at electric supply places (not automotive). Might be worth checking out.

Holy cow! Thanks guys I wasn't expecting that Most of us try to do our part and it is a great bunch of people on here. I've never been a real "groupie" or "joiner" but this website is "special".

I basically agree with your point about not having to share everything and I also can relate to your comment about not "spoon feeding' people and it is something that some folks try to be the recipient of without doing any homework or searching themselves or even fully reading things posted and it can be annoying. I agree with your comment about the advantages of taking a charter and have mentioned it in many posts along the way. I guess some youtube videos may have the primary purpose to "entertain" rather than to inform too. I didn't even see the video you were referring to earlier so that wasn't my focus

I guess what I was having a problem with was this part of what you wrote: "Not everyone is on these forums to help others out or to accelerate others learning curves. I fully understand not divulging every aspect of what you do out there, or how and what you used to do it such as particular set-ups or fishing spots or as that relates to competitive fishing, but for most forums the major purpose is to SHARE and inform for the common good. This forum is usually a very good example of that premise. Many of the very experienced and knowledgeable charter people and veteran sportsfisher persons gladly share and contribute ideas and information with the purpose of furthering understanding and enjoyment of the sport; not necessarily to make money off it or to brag about what they are doing (as some youtube videos seem to do). This website is a home to many levels of skill and experience and different types of participants from "lurkers" to the seasoned charter captains.who offer great information for novices and experienced folks alike. I have a great deal of respect for those people as it relates to their making money too but they SHARE nonetheless for the benefit of all. It is a valuable learning tool. During much of my earlier fishing life much of what is viewed on here these days was treated as "Top Secret" among the old timers and even some of my fishing acquaintances. Thankfully, much of that era has passed where it took years to figure out some of the stuff that is freely given here. Many of us had to learn the stuff through old school trial and error and it took vast amounts of time. Time is a precious commodity and being able to willingly shorten the "learning curve" for other people is a valuable gift and a service to others. Just my own way of looking at it but it may be worthy of some thought

"Not everyone is on these forums to help others out or to accelerate others learning curves. It's a big lake - but if I have a hot rig I'm keeping it to myself for the most part (maybe share with a select few) but certainly not showing it in videos." What a selfish way to look at things.........unreal.

Yes take a look at Pete's videos as good examples

In the Spring almost anywhere along the south shore is good. The area between Fairhaven to Pulteneyville including Sodus Point has always treated me well.