Pair of Jacks

FF34…thanks for great insights. Here is a follow up question…landing/boating the fish: what is the best technique for our safety and health of the fish? We will likely catch and release 90% of our fish.

Great way to pay it forward and introducing a new generation of fisherman. Keep on keeping on!!!

Here is the error I get:

Finders Keepers— I don’t do Facebook for personal reasons, but tried their website multiple times and a goofy error. Do you know if they actually run a non-Facebook website for those who prefer not to use Facebook?

First is there a rule of thumb on setting planer board distance? I will like have two Yellowbird inline boards per side plus two downriggers on the stern. Second, how do I determine how much line to let out past the planerboards and downriggers? I will be running spoons, Rapalas, Cordell red fins, and Thunder stick jr. Some deep divers others not so much. Thank you all for your wisdom and insights. PoJ

Thank you so much…we are experienced walleye and striper fisherman and so trolling is our strength. The flying fish are going to be something different albeit our favorite northern Ontario walleye lake has a great SMB population and we get some awesome tail walkers, but typical these fish are 5lbs and under. We are going with downriggers and planer boards…copy all on planer boards adding a level of finesse to landing larger fish. Stripers tend to smash the stickbaits with a head butt which tends set multiple hooks. So we do not usually lose them to hook pulling out. When we lose a fish it is the result of line or knot failure. In Canada we go almost exclusively with worm harnesses spinner rigs for walleyes and to avoid losing hookup to short strikes we don’t set hook on the first hit…we allow the fish fully take the bait before setting the hook. For our LO trip, we are hoping to target those shore lines like you are doing. Our setups are not really configured for going deep for lakers. I will provide daily reports May 14-21. Respectfully PoJ

Wasn’t dissing you…we are (my youngest son, 3 brothers and my nephew) heading to Henderson Bay in a couple weeks for a week of walleye, browns, etc. It is our first try at LO. So we are seeking the wisdom and experience of fisherman like you. Thank you for your insights. Question—should we “set the hook” at initial hook up? Thank you PoJ

What is the biggest reason for losing hook ups?

Did the bite change as the waves got bigger?

Nice work…how was the wind /waves?

Yank my line—thanks Station 45135 - Prince Edward Pt Owned and maintained by Environment and Climate Change Canada 43.780 N 76.870 W (43°46'48" N 76°52'12" W) PoJ

Thanks all— will be heading up to Henderson Bay May 14-21. I was hoping for a buoy up near there but it appears they decommissioned the buoy near the Grenedier Island some years ago and never replaced it. Maybe the Canadians have one. Respectfully Pair of Jacks

What are the websites to get weather buoy data on LO? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Pair of Jacks

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. We do love the the singing of our reels when a big fish hooks up, but in our configuration of a 16 ft aluminum boat and twin downriggers right at my tiller station it’s like a orchestra constantly tuning up. We decided to convert from SS to Scotty super braids. In the process of despooling as I write this post. Tight line to all!! Fish on… Pair of Jacks

Billbobthorpe—I hear ya!!! Respectfully Scott

Sammygee—I am a craft beer guy and several of my favorites come in corked bottles so instead of draining one of wife’s high end Mosel Region Reisling😎😎 PoJ

First time user of Attwood mini downriggers a and I am getting constant virbration singing regardless less of speed or depth. The riggers come with 4lbs weights and stainless steel wire. Is this normal?

JD—many thanks…I actually use those clips on some of my terminal tackle as well. Respectfully Scott aka “Pair of Jacks”

I will be traveling to Henderson Bay for week of fishing for walleye, browns, perch, and pike next month (May). I grew up in the Finger Lakes Region fishing streams, rivers, and lakes, but never fished Lake Ontario…go figure. Anyway, I procured a good selection of spoons, but none came with split rings on the leader end. My question for those of you who are LO regulars should I put split rings on or not? We will be trolling with downriggers and planerboards. Thanks in advance for your wisdom and advice. Respectfully Pair of Jacks

Is anyone still selling LOU stickers? If so please let me know, I will need at least 4. Respectfully Scott