lachsforelle

Right on. If I was a dedicated musky guy, I'd probably pony up for a nicer casting rod, but for the handful of casting days I do a year, it's a good fit. For trolling, I use my LE and LO dipsy set ups.

I have a Cabela's brand musky rod that I got for less than $100 and it has held up just fine.

Hi Guys, Can anyone here offer insight as to why some manufactures put split rings on their spoons and others don't? I imagine those with split rings give a different/great action. Does anyone have guidelines on when to use a split ring or when to consider not to? Thanks!

I run a ton of leadcore on Erie for walleyes off of inline Church boards. It's a killer presentation. I run 30' or so foot of backer after the leadcore before attaching the board. It's been my experience that this produces more consistent target depths and helps allow the 'natural' action of leadcore. Running no backer from the board seems to keep the leadcore line a little tighter, causing it to run slightly higher with less action. But, results will probably vary.

Id recommend booking a charter. They're not too much, compared to Great Lakes charters. Mike Sperry at Chautauqua Reel Outdoors or Todd Young from Muddy Creek Guides are two of the more popular guides. This time of year can be fast and furious, but you need to know the lake to have much of a chance at success. Like many natural lakes, there's a lot of features and relatively small areas that hold most of the fish. A guide is money well spent, especially so for your first trip.