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Electric...you won't be sorry....do you have a wire dipsy rod? They really produce. It seems somedays they wont even look at a down rigged spoon but hammer those wire dipsy's.

I go by depth(not sure if this is technically correct but it works)Deep lakers=white or chrome with green dot spinny... up in the thermocline=mountain dew crush.

Exactly what pap said...

Used electric...

Any given corner of the boat can be a bit better especially on turns because of speed and current issues. Don't be afraid to mess with the rod while trolling...bring it up let it down . Don't forget about blow back if you are wanting to fish right on the bottom. It does not hurt to run that sinker right in the mud stirring things up....that drives lakers crazy...have you ever tried pulling copper? If you want to out fish somebody look into an old Victoria rig!!!

The11 pound brown in the pic to the left was landed on a seth green leader of fluorocarbon.(very little stretch) Dont forget you need to turn into a human " DRAG" when hand lining these big fish in. If he wants to run let him...then work on gathering him back up little by little....then it may be time for another run. This fish ran 4 times before getting the net. Oh and another thing....leave the Vanish on the store shelf......

Big weenie real hooked up in the thermocline and Seneca ghost...way down deep!

Just so you don't get confused Troutman 87 and Harvey O'Hara are the same guy

Search Troutman 87 or Harvey O'Hara. You can't beat his weights.

Hey Ed,...If ol kingerboy comes up missin some day don't worry to much.... I have a big juicy T bone waiting for him........he will tell me where those 12.5lbers are....

Went to the east side and splashed down about 5:15 am...2 misses right off the bat.... the weeds were the worst I have ever seen. Pulled everything up unloaded a crazy amount of junk and headed for the west side. Attempted to find bait out deep...found a bit in 220' but nothin hittin. Headed to my trusty old honey hole and bang...35' rigger ...fish on...nice brown...back in the drink. Trolled a bit more then decided it was time to transform into tube-ing mode for the kids. Started in toward the lakehouse when the 35' rigger fired again...was reeling in something that felt familiar in February not June...I saw orange fins coming... perch...that one is heading for the freezer!!! I think there IS something about lousy first light fishing after those bright moonlit nights. What do you guys think? Should I have gone out a bit later....say 10:30 or so?

I second Nicks post from experience. Could not figure out why the wire was wrapped around the release. Anywho make sure you let it out ON A DRAG!!!

Are you sure it was fleas not cotton? The cotton has been brutal this year.