MBarbieri

So I have a 5 color leadcore rod setup with 150yards of 30lb mono backing. Now I get that its 6-6.5ft of depth per color stated on the sheet for the line but do you get extra depth by letting the lead out further with the backing? Is there a graph or any info on this? Thanks!

Are the line counters near the handle or on the end of the boom?

Saw some on craigslist for 125 for the pair. Thinking about picking then up have to talk the wife into as she just got laid off due to this virus and I have already spent a bunch getting the boat ready...

Mainly for just the enjoyment of fishing. Will be keeping a few here and there wont be going out on Ontario with the boat thinking might be a little small. Went to college at Oswego and that lake intimidates me haha. Thanks for the input I guess 2 manual downriggers will be top priority and will use the spinning gear I currently have. I have always fished streams in the southern tier/northern pa for trout. Always used ultralight gear with 6lbs test the fight is the best!

Thanks! I have some 30' mini dipsy divers so many options out there it is overwhelming knowing where to start.

Thanks will look into that! Should I be looking at line counter reels as well so I can be sure exactly how far out I am to be repeatable?

So i just got my first boat have had it out 1 time so far working on rebuilding the power tilt/trim this weekend hoping to get out again next week. The boat came with 2 quick release cannon downrigger bases but no down riggers. I am thinking of starting with leadcore and or dipsy divers before buying downriggers. I am looking for any tips or advice on setups for leadcore and/or dipsy divers that wont break the bank. primarily fishing Seneca / Cayuga for lakers and trout. right now I have 1 Jigging rod then a few spinning rods that I used for bass and general shore fishing. Thank you all so much for your time and help!

Still Looking for a used CMC PT130 or a used OMC Tilt assist for a 40HP Evinrude ModelTE40ELEIA Let me know if you know of any around!

I guess I could have quite a few more years ahead of be before being drawn..... sorry for derailing your post...

anyone know of an outboard junkyard in the southern Fingerlakes area that might have a hydraulic tilt for an old Evinrude?

Did you use an outfitter in Maine? I have been putting in for years now thinking someday my name will be drawn!

Any other ideas on how to add Tilt to this motor? Tore the old Tilt assist unit off as it is stuck down and cant lift the motor anymore with it. the CMC looks nice as it it a quick bolt on and no big alterations needed.

Motor only yeah all I have right now is the tilt assist and parts are freaking expensive for this older motor. I hear used CMC jackplate power tilt are around $200-$300

Looking for CMC PT130 to replace my tilt assist on a 1991 evinrude 40horse let me know if you have one! Update: Turns out the cable i got to fix the tilt assist wont work because the connector is broken off the actual tilt assist where it connects!