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What would u use in its place other than wire?

What is the difference between the low range elite 7 and the elite 7hdi other than the down imaging?

why is it that u do not use mono on dipsey setups?

Was just checking bass pro for the phone everyone seems to like. I noticed the flouroclear line. Anyone tested this out yet? Will most likely b picking up a 2000yd roll cause will have to fill 4 30a reels with something. Was thinking about going with ande and then pitting on 100 yards of fluorocarbon as a leader though. Which does everyone prefer? Spooling up entire spool with one line or backing with one and using a leader?

What are the best out there as far as ease of use? What would I use for lake o compared to other lakes for walleye fishing? I am sure there are different tension settings?

is the dock in little sodas?

Thanks that seems simple enough

ok thanks for the schooling I have no experience with them

This is probably a simple question but I have no idea why the fleas stick to a smaller diameter line and not to a larger diameter line? Also, does anyone use the fused lines like Berkley Crystal Fusion or Fireline?

How is this knot going to hold in one spot with all of the drag on it due to the lure?

I have fished the Great Sacandaga all my life. Predominatly walleye and Record Northern Pike. I have been on Lake O fishing for Salmon and browns but was many years ago as a kid. I have been wanting to get back to Lake O and start fishing it i nthe near future. This past fall I picked up a Starcraft Islander 221V out in Akron NY off of Lake Erie. She is alittle older (1991) but she is in fine shape. I also picked up a nice 15HP Johnson Kicker. Luckily the Islander had been decked out with torpedos, a kicker bracket, two Side Planer wheels etc. I have also been lucky enough to have been given two electric Cannon downriggers from a very good family friend that has since retired from Great Lakes fishing. I will get these in a few weeks.. I have lots to do to be ready t ofish the Big O though, need to update the older eagle depthfinder and basically outfit myself with new rod/reel trolling combos and basically every kind of lure! Urgh! Its a bit overwhelming coming from being predominatly a walleye angler my entire life. Learning allot from this great board though! Thanks to everyone!

Dang, a couple hundred more that is for sure.. Dont know if I can swing it. can get the Elite 7 for under $600.. I would just like to know what the difference is between the standard Elite 7 and the HDI version other than the downscan image that you get?? performance? Resolution?

I am looking into the Okuma 8'6" Downrigging Rod with the Okuma Classic 300L reel. Can anyone give me any feedback on this combo for Great Lakes Fishing?

The book just came in last night, started reading it..I have already learned allot!

Reelax, I just sent you a PM with a bunch of questions. One of them I think you just answered in this post. Was curious to know if they have docks available at the Fairhaven State Park.

Are the Browns hitting in the Fair Haven State Park area April/May? Just curious. Looking into things for next year and we can pull the islander with the RV..would be perfect. I dont think that Fairhaven has docks do they?

I got a older mid 1990's 15 HP Johnson for my kicker on the 221V Islander.. My kicker bracket is rated for a 25HP

Someday I will have a heated garage......the boat will be inside, the truck outside!

So are you fishing the same lure behind each of these different color combinations? I have never used a Spin Dr but am fixing to..Its kindof overwhelming with all of the sizes, colors, patterns, glows etc...

wow, that is an awesome post! I cant wait to hit the Big O someday in my new to me Islander 221V! Wont make it this year, next year I am gearing up for it!

I am looking into the standard Elite 7 for my 221 Islander. I do not need side or down scanning but want the GPS for sure. I have looked into the unit and for the screen size think it is a heck of a deal. I have always run birds, but they have a few more features on them that I never really even use. Goin with the Elite 7

What should be in my tackle box heading out to lake o in July? Basically what are must haves. Also are there any good books out there on fishing the lake o and trolling techniques?

Ok, So I am probably gonna pull the trigger on a combo package of the Depthmaster or the Okuma..HAving said that, I am gonna look for 7'6" rods in Medium Heavy action. I should also look for the 30 series rells rather than the 20series correct?