Last August had wire dipsy fire felt fish on the line however didn't feel right ,noticed leadcore wrapped around wire had to handline entire mess into boat tangled in wire was about 100' leadcore ,stinger NBk and a live king 18-20 pounds.
I also soak in fire brine add some additional canning salt to plastic freezer bag.Have used chartreuse last season with good success. Most of our larger salmon came on chartreuse Also you can add small amounts of other scents to brine mixture,don't be afraid to add garlic flavor
I install a boat buckle ( ratchet strap) on trailer frame and small strap on lower unit of kicker,crank it down tight never had issue with this system.Have used this on several rigs.
Fished out of Oswego yesterday mostly 9'- 30' fow,very slow for us managed 2 browns and 1 small Atlantic,fog was brutal.
Heard of decent king bite in 60'-80' fow off the plant.Good luck.
Okuma 7'6" classic pro glt rod
Okuma CLX 30 reel,never fished
custom Lure pad with 15 spoons,4 stick baits,4 peanut rigs
Dipsey diver with 4 rings
Assorted releases
new Shakespeare ATS 30 reel with 5 core
Shakespeare 7' rod
All for $135
pick-up in Albany area or will meet in vicinity of Utica,items too costly to ship