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Lowrance HDS series
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What size swivel for wire dipsy set up?
TyeeTanic replied to bassman69767's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
Sure you can, but I wouldn't advise it for a few reasons. (1) you have to then transport your rod will all that extra weight bouncing around, not good for the rod or wire. (2) you may have to change dipseys - either size (shallower, deeper) or color. There's also no point in avoiding the swivel on a dipsey. It is not a stealth setup like a spoon, so you don't win anything by doing this. -
My guess is also they are good to hear from only a couple of miles. BUT! The coast guard will probably be able to hear you from further away. The issue is as others have said the antenna size. The coast guard antenna's are big and will pick up your signal, but on the other hand the handhelds are weak and won't be able to pick up the signal in return. That's what I heard.
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Like this: http://www.lotsa.org/Wire%20Line%20Knot.htm
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And if there are waves. It's a plus my us thing, you'll get the right setting after a few tries.
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1 to 2 on each side, depending on what is working.
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The Bar 6/4 evening
TyeeTanic replied to tlox's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Every since last year, bait has exploded on my fish finder screen. I'm convinced now that there is a huge imbalance of prey vs. predator. I don't know what has caused it. Is something killing off Chinook, or preventing successful spawn (does thioamine affect Chinook)? Has warm weather in prior years caused an alwive boom? It's hard getting fish to go after your metal bait, when there are millions of real bait to choose from. -
I have a 5.7 and troll with it at 600 to 800 RPM. No temp or oil pressure problems.
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Running one per side, use setting 1. Running 2 per side use setting 3 and 1.
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I really like the twilight bite. But once that sun is below the horizon, time to head in. I don't like it, don't think it's that effective, and it's too dangerous boating at night. I've seen lots of guys doing it, and sure some may catch fish, but I don't think it is as productive as day fishing.
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I have all of those. The twill tips are probably the best solution in my mind. Don't look as nice, but they really prevent kinks in the wire.
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OUt of Bronte Harbour
TyeeTanic replied to Goatboy's topic in Ontario, CA Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (North Shore)
Weave in and out of the mudline, around 35 ft deep or so. Lines down around 20ft.use reds, oranges and yellows. -
Squids for trolling
TyeeTanic replied to hammer's down's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
Not for my team. All of our double digit days are mainly using paddles and flies. Sometimes spoons and sometimes meat. We will sometimes throw a squid bait into the mix and flies still catch more fish at least 10:1. I've tried squid when the bite is hot and I've learned that I'd rather have a fly on that rod as generally it is more productive. Anyhow I'm glad squid is working for you, I'm certainly not telling you to stop using them. But I on the other hand will continue to mainly rely on paddles and flies instead. -
Squids for trolling
TyeeTanic replied to hammer's down's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
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I use orange/yellow high up in the water column. Green in about the middle say 40 - 80 ft down. Deeper than that I prefer black, or silver.
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new to trolling setting up boat
TyeeTanic replied to cpate1's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
Lowrance HDS series. I would recommend the 7. -
I was told you should never move the battery switch while the engine is running or you will blow the isolators and possibly the alternator. Did you happen to do this? It could mean your batteries are no longer charging via the alternator.
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I used to use 20 lb flea flicker. It does keep the fleas off. I had less severe line twist as I used really good ball bearing swivels (spro). But I did find it to be weaker, would break at knots and if I had the torpedo weight on it. I switched to 30 lb big game based on the advice of people on the forum. I haven't had any flea problems on that line either and I haven't had any break offs. So I'm now sticking to big game. I fish Lake O.
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smart troll system update and pic
TyeeTanic replied to Hooked on Kings's topic in Tackle and Techniques
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Best Time to Fish Ontario
TyeeTanic replied to ksc4488's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
June is a great time of the year on the Canadian side of the lake. Things may be a bit late this year because of the cooler winter. I'd bank on second half of June. -
I think it is available on the Canadian side of the lake. I've definitely picked up DSC transmissions on my radio, so the other advantage is that any nearby boat will get the distress call with a location.
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Downrigger weights
TyeeTanic replied to bassman69767's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
I've used 8, 10 and 12. There is a stupid amount of blowback on 8's going at 2.5 mph. 10's are better, but still got some blowback. It kind of starts settling down with 12's and up. After one of my mates got his downrigger cable tangled in his kicker prop, this became a big deal. So, I'm convinced using less than 12 is asking for trouble. -
Fish attractant
TyeeTanic replied to hammer's down's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
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Bondouly, how much you looking to spend? Also what do you fish for. Assuming you are talking about salmon trolling ... For fish finders, up to around $1000 you do get what you pay for - after that it's all nice to haves - mostly in screen size. So the more you can spend the better off you'll be, up to that point. I would start with ensuring you get a unit with enough transducer output to ensure you have a good reading. You want a dual output 50/200 or 83/200 Hz tranducer, or even better something with CHIRP technology. Then I'd start increasing screen size up to around 8". Have fun.