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I would strongly recommend either the Lowrance hds touch 7 or the Simrad NSS8. They are both great units and about the same width. The NSS8 screen is about 1" higher from top to bottom. I just got the Lowrance touch and it is a great unit.
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I've been using my scotty rod holders with mag dipsies for the past 4 years. No problems, lots of pull going at 2.8 mph fishing salmon on Lake o. Hooked and landed a 35 lb King on them.
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I've used scotty rod masters for 4 years now. No problems.
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For Sale : USA For Sale: 20lb Flea Flicker Spools
TyeeTanic replied to TyeeTanic's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Downrigger Weights ?
TyeeTanic replied to overthelimit's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
I wouldn't use anything less than 12 lb weights. That's what I use and even at 12 lbs I still get more blowback then I'd like. Even the extra pound or two going to 13lb or even better 15lb is way better. Make sure your downrigger can handle it though. -
For Sale : USA For Sale: 20lb Flea Flicker Spools
TyeeTanic replied to TyeeTanic's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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For Sale, one Sony Handycam and accessories. Camcorder works on mini DV tapes. Comes with 2 blank tapes, memory sticks, charger, remote control, AV cables, firewire cable, polarized lens, high capacity battery and carrying case. Although it is an older unit, it is still pretty small and in EXCELLENT shape. Was not used that much. No visible scratches. Works perfect - like new. Located in Oakville, Ontario. Can meet somewhere close by. Cash offers only. Will take $50 or best offer.
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It was a tough year. Cold water didn't help, but my guess is something is going on with the salmon fishery, based on one reason. Baitfish explosion. Less predators = more bait fish. Started last year and got worse this year.
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Awesome video John! There's two things - clearing your gear and also being able to bring the fish in close enough to net it. A longer rod allows us to use longer leaders on our dipsey SD fly setups, and get the fish close enough that we don't have to hand line the fish. It doesn't look like in that video the line had anything but a spoon on it, so they could reel the fish in as close as the wanted. And in tournaments, we can't spear our salmon to get them in the boat. That would disqualify the fish! LOL. That one was for fun.
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Longer rods due offer more forgiveness when there are big hits (for the same strength class). Longer rods are good for the outside to get away from the shorter inside rods.
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J's behind a flasher?
TyeeTanic replied to Fish Hunter's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
My friend did it on a plug (I think lymans) and caught a 28 lb king. Managed to take 7th place on the last week of the GOSD derby. -
Super long dipsey Leads
TyeeTanic replied to darkfisher's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
A longer leader is better, but if it results in having trouble netting, you can (and probably should) shorten it up. The leader shouldn't be longer than your rod. So solution 1 is to get a longer rod! LOL. I think your leader between flasher and meat is a little long. I would reduce it to somewhere between 4 and 5ft. Purely because I prefer getting some of that action from the flasher moving through the bait. If the lead is too long it kills the action transfer. After that shorten the lead between the dipsey and flasher. 8' is WAY too long. I don't think I have one lead between those components that is over 4 ft long. -
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I don't get any fleas on my 30# big game mono main line for my rigger rods. I get more fleas on the knots at my swivels on my wire line.
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I also agree the Lowrance Elite 7 is a good bet. But if you can find a used HDS 8 (Gen 1), that might be a better bet. The 2" is critical, it basically adds 50% more screen. You will want this when you split screen to GPS and Sonar. If you split screen the 5", you aren't left with much. I am selling my 5" and getting an HDS 7 Touch soon. Can't wait.
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I don't really see the purpose. I always have a spread of wire line and rigger monos on - you never know what is working on any given day. To start a day with all wire lines is putting all your eggs in one basket. I think that is a risky bet.