pete277

Electric for sure even if its a used one. Get one this yr and another next yr. I was catching lakers 175 ft down with a 12 lb ball and cant imagine cranking that up by hand.

Pap, I've been using 20# Flea Flicker on my 4 downrigger rods for several years now . I run it all year and don't have any problem with fleas or line twist. I bought mine at B E Tackle on Rt 104 in Ontario.

I know I just learned to tie this knot and probably shouldn't be giving out tip's but here's one anyway, After sliding the mono in and butting it up to the lead, I put a small drop of superglue on the jacket where they meet. It soaks thru the jacket and onto the mono and lead and holds them firmly in place while you snug up the overhand knot. I also put a drop on the end of the jacket to keep it from fraying.

Hoo Hoo ! Finally got that sucker in there. I ended up cutting the flouro at an angle with a razor blade and kept the jacket bunched up while slipping it in. Glad that's over! Thanks again to all. Tight Lines & cold beer!

Thanks guy's for all the tip's. I will give the willis knot another try but i'm happy to hear there is another option, I was just snipping the flouro leader with finger nail clippers and it did seem to smush the end.

Yup, that's the knot I've been trying to tie. I get the mono in about an inch then it pokes out the side, Guess I need to keep on trying. Thank's.

What is a good way to tie leadcore to mono. I know that you are supposed to pull the jacket back about 6 inches and pinch off the lead, then thread the mono/fluorocarbon into the hollow jacket. Yeah right like that's going to happen! I've been trying to get that sucker in there for 3 hrs and it ain't happening so there has to be another way. I tried a blood knot but the mono pulled thru. Any ideas ?

Awesome boat! I saw your add and had to respond. I have the exact same boat and it's setup pretty much the same same way right down to the 3 pc. windshield. Mine's an 88' with a 350 (3300 hr's) w/ 4 cannons. I think you and me are the only one's out there with Challenger's. Even Billy V. had one to start. They are great fishing boats with alota room. Same boat as a Contender but without the heavy hardtop. Had mine for 3 yrs. and put on 300+ hrs. a yr. I think it's a steal at 9 G. Someone's gona get themselves a real nice boat. Good luck