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We shall see. I'll be sure to make it the first wet line this year. After browns, of course.

First King bite out of Olcott last year was may 5. That was last year though.... It's a new year and there's now ALOT of ice around

It's basically biased videos (done by owner of torpedo) but there is a video of a test vs copper and at 200' they are at the same depth. Video lacks speed detail Also another video where owner of torpedo says 40' with 200, 60' with 200+200braid, and 80' with 200/200 19 strand. Also, no speed given. Alright. I'm going against the grain...into the waves, and doing the steel. Now to decide backer.... Prob just do a 2+300 with 50# braid as it will still allow deeper depth with more line out. I don't want anything more than 500 behind the boat anyways and I think it will be a great combo for early king's and walleyes when they go deep. I'm a rookie to the game so if this will allow me a different presentation and be easier to work with I think it's worth a shot. To me, it's got to dive at least 40 which is a good depth early and the 300 will/should go 60. If I can get a few feet more or less, both those depths have there moments in the season for both chrome and yellows. It's worth a shot. If it flops, we can all point to me to give my opinion as it's inevitable that there will be plenty more to ask this same question. What do you suppose everybody said when copper came out ? Maybe I can scoop up Michigan stinger from billy saiff AND torpedo for a sponsor after this season....lol. One can dream. Stay tuned.

So, to you seasoned guys that are set with coppers, what do you tell a rook that's looking to put a different presentation in the spread this season ? Stick with coppers or give the WS a try ?

One in every crowd.

Finding the good water is always the best Intel. But, typically out of Olcott I run east just past keg then troll west. In front of keg and the piers typically hold fish depending on what depth they are at. Too many variables to give you good direction, but if your launching out of Olcott there's a good chance you will have some action within a mile or so east or west. Stay active on here for reports but even those can change day to day.

So after reading through the "rubber band / planer board thread" I got to thinking. I have wanted to give the WS a try this year. I have 2 Coldwater high speeds ready to be spooled with WS but now I'm rethinking, so I'll ask for the consensus of those that have the experience. The reasons I was considering: Having the equivalent of a 0-whatever copper all on one reel Clipping off 19 strand to achieve a "per foot" depth vs 200,300,400 Much smoother / less problem line Ability to use on both king's and eyes Gents, I really thought this was going to be a nice addition to the spread but the comments on the other thread are making me question things. I spoke with the owner at torpedo who was more than willing to explain everything and my main question was how to terminate on an inline board. His answer was use an offshore board, rubber band (16#) on front and a red OR for the back. Is there really no benefit to the WS / 19 strand combo ? If I did this should I splice in mono lengths every 50' or so, even though that will really lower overall strength of the setup ? I haven't bought the line yet, so I'm just seeing if I should just do copper or give the WS a try. TIA

Depends on how many king's you want over the boat. My first trip last year was in April, it was a shakedown run where we targeted Lakers. We ended up boating some king's. Every trip after that we caught more and better class of king's. July and August were just rediculous with the quality and quantity. I would say if your new to the lake and trolling, get out as soon as you can and start learning the ports, your boat, the gear etc. Targeting Lakers can be done with a salmon program and is typically productive. A few "Laker" trips and your destined to find a king or two. Most importantly you learn your gear which will prove more beneficial than just hitting the lake in June and learning when the bite is good. Good luck !