Sarge5150

He everyone I am looking at making a trip to the big lake for Browns this spring. I am looking at last week of April first week of May in the Pulaski area. Given the current conditions out there now does that seem reasonable? Not looking for crystal ball predictions just trying to harness the hive mind. I am also looking for suggestions for lodging. Not looking for anything fancy just 2 beds and the ability to cook some food. I appreciate any advice! Thanks!

I have many questions lol. Do you only use the troller when you are rigging? How many volt system? Does it last for a full day fishing? What kind of boat are you running it on? Thrust rating? Thanks for the info.

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I have a 18' Smokercraft Phantom. It is all aluminum with a 90 Honda on it. The issue I am having is keeping the bow into the wind. If the wind is pushing 10 or above it is a b!tch to fish out of alone. In the time it takes to put a rigger down it can just about do a 180. I have tried drift bags and they helped a little but they require me to troll above idle and there is that typical flat spot in the throttle. I was thinking about adding a trolling motor to the bow but not sure it would do the trick (and it would be an expensive test). Anyone have any ideas for simple things I could try? Thanks.

Great info thanks guys!

We are looking to travel out and fish in Mexico the first week of June. Based on the bite so far will the Brown fishing be down by then?

Manual

Title says it all pretty much. Not brand picky just looking for them to be in decent shape with or without line. Must be able ship. Thank you!

Looking for a few 4.0 coyote spoons in army truck pattern. I cant seem to find them online with out paying stupid S&H.

What is everyone's go to for preserving bait fish? I bought some smelts from a retailer last year that were so well done that they were usable after sitting in the boat for 3 months.

Yeah I was thinking that might be an issue. What receiver did you get? Is it weatherproof?

So this year I was going to spring for the the navionics chip to go in my Humminbird. In my research I found that there is an app as well which got me to thinking. I could add a tablet and add the app and potentially get the same thing with the benefit of portability. Does anyone run this and how does it compare to the chip for the FF? Obviously with no sonar connection you cant get real time adjustment but otherwise is it essentially the same?

Looking to buy a working hummingbird helix 5 or 7. Sent from my SM-N950U using Lake Ontario United mobile app