Cody191

Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. Over the 4 days I was on Seneca I really only got to fish from 5:30am to about 8-9:00 am daily. Managed to boat 27 lakers in the 18”-25” range. The advice given by LOU members really cut down on my search time. My 4 year old boy had a blast reeling them in. When we were leaving he said dad, now that we’re done fishing can I come buck hunting? Mission accomplished! Gambler rigs and hammerhead cowbells of course did the majority of the work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys I’ll give it a go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey all, I’ll be traveling up to Seneca this Wednesday through Saturday to hang with some family. I plan to fish mornings and maybe some evenings with my 4 and 6 year olds. Im trying to get them interested and stay interested in fishing. I’ve fished Cayuga a lot but not Seneca. Are there areas on the north end that are better for lakers this time of year? I’ll be out of Sampson. I just want to get them on as many fish as possible even if there small. Keeps them interested. I’ll bring the whole arsenal of spoons, ff,cowbells and gambler rigs. Any starting points would be helpful. If anyone else is around and wants to network I’m more than willing to share anything I figure out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you used 40 lb power pro you could get 250 yds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

46 yds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m sure both can work. But to me one seems like it’s obviously a better way. Who knows, maybe I’m missing something too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My opinion is it’s much easier attaching a torpedo to the backer where it connects to your weighted line. You just let out the amount of backer it takes to get the torpedo down to where you want the extra depth. For example, I have a 200’ ws that goes say 40’. But I want 80’. I attach a musky torpedo on backer at ws connection. Reference torpedo chart for speed and let out enough line to take torpedo to 40’. Now lure should be roughly 80’. It is close as verified by fish hawk TD. If you attach the torpedo to the leader end of the leadcore you will change the five curve of the lead core. Who knows where it would be. You would probably have to create your own custom dive curve chart through testing. This way also is stealthier as the torpedo is running 40’ above lure not right in front of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes I do. I have a couple 200’ weighted steels I’ve run as 300 and 400’ with torpedo attached. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guess I didn’t realize long lining reels were so niche. And this might sound dumb to some but am I the only right handed person who thinks the reel crank should be on the left side? I mean I don’t know any right handed person who uses a spinning rod with the crank on the right. In my mind you should hold the rod with your dominant hand and crank with the other. It will drive me insane if I have left and right handed reels on the boat.

Is it just me or does nobody make a size 40 or 50 high speed line counter reel in left hand retrieve? I feel like I’ve looked at all the big name reel makers. The biggest I can find is a tekota A 600. Am I missing something? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Like said, everyone has their preferences. I love my magnum metals. Simple up and down and clutch is outstanding. I’ve never lost gear yet but I also run braid instead of cable. I’ve hung up in trees a lot on my local lake and the clutch let’s out line like the drag on a reel so you can go retrieve your gear. I was initially concerned about parts being a smaller company but parts are hard to come by these days no matter what it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m converting some rods I have to wire line duty. I want to install swivel roller tips. My question, for those of you have done it. Assuming I get the right size tip, can it just be epoxied on like I do with a twili tip? Everything I’ve found online shows them also wrapping and epoxying the thread. This is not a tuna rod but wanted to make sure I’m not missing something before I install it like I would a twili. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use one of these diving stringers hooked to a cleat with paracord. Just bend the tip over so it looks like a snap swivel and can’t pull out with a heavy load. Way cleaner than the bucket method especially if you have a small boat. Bonk them, cut them then drag along boat for a minute. Storm Heavy Duty Scuba Divers Fish Stringer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MLEJ9TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RC73T353HFNG47H1A1GW Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used 2 part epoxy. No issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk