Mexico/sandy

[Offshore IV]

Changed it up a bit. Took off from Mexico point at 1:30, launch was packed. Headed north towards sandy pond and enjoyed the beach til about 5:30. Then took off, out directly to the plant until about 75’. Ran a spoon pattern plus one meat rig, one flasher/fly. Ended up 2/3, 14# king and 9# laker. King on nbk spoon on dipsey 180’ out in 95’, laker on glow white flasher/white meat rig on rigger 79’ down in 79’ fow. 

 

Not a glorious night but its my first laker. Growing up, that’s all we fished for so he is special to me!

[p3434]

Thanks for the report.


Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[Offshore IV]

Also had this happen, which continues my incredibly bad luck with tackle. Salmon broken off an NBK spoon at the swivel. This is a true story and the second time it’s happened on two seperate batches of swivels.

[Fat Trout]

Also had this happen, which continues my incredibly bad luck with tackle. Salmon broken off an NBK spoon at the swivel. This is a true story and the second time it’s happened on two seperate batches of swivels.

I dont use that style anymore because of that potential. I had too many times where i went to change a lure and it was unclipped but i swear i had done it

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[FishingFool34]

1 minute ago, Fat Trout said:

I dont use that style anymore because of that potential. I had too many times where i went to change a lure and it was unclipped but i swear i had done it

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
 

Yup same here, I use coastlock style snaps now. If you look the weight rating is significantly stronger on the same size coastlock snap when compared to the other style.

[Gill-T]

DO NOT USE that type of swivel. Stick with Coastlock or Duolock styles.

[thork9]

which is welded ring and ball bearing!

[Dirtyhooker]

Sampo or Torpedo ball bearing snap swivels are all I use

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

 

[Adk1]

I agree coast lock in Sampo or dream weaver 

[buckblaster]

Same here. Never again

Sent from my SM-S767VL using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[Low Baller]

Good deal offshore. Rig's looking good. Missed out on the spring browns, but the labor day weekend run is on. See you soon.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[Offshore IV]

Thanks guys. I’ll keep an eye out on those swivels! 

 

Safe travels up, low baller!

[Rookie Fisherman]

Torpedo swivels for me. Never had one break. Have 30's, 50's, 70, & 90's on board

Typically use the 30's for browns, small spoons & sticks

50's with Stingray size spoons

50's & 70's with Mag

90's for Flashers

[Offshore IV]

Nice. This thread has turned more into a swivel class lol which is great. Honestly I just get the largest ones I can find. I’m glad to learn more about a simple piece of tackle that I’ve never really paid attention to. One charter captain told me to avoid the swivel with the pointed end vs. having a round end because it lets the spoon wobble more freely as opposed to being reduced to one point at the swivel. What do you guys think?

[Jeremy Goodison]

Nice. This thread has turned more into a swivel class lol which is great. Honestly I just get the largest ones I can find. I’m glad to learn more about a simple piece of tackle that I’ve never really paid attention to. One charter captain told me to avoid the swivel with the pointed end vs. having a round end because it lets the spoon wobble more freely as opposed to being reduced to one point at the swivel. What do you guys think?

That’s why I run Dreamweaver, nice throat on them yo give the lure some wiggle room


Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app