Guys when you say 2 brakes on what exactly does that entail? When a brake is on is it pushed down or pulled out? Also does it matter which 2 brakes are on? I'm just starting to mess with the brakes .....I use to just leave the brakes where ever they were set at when I bought them and use the tension...

Hey guys,

If I replace the hooks that come stock on the strike king crankbaits with the mustad kvd short shank hooks what size should I use?

For series 4?
Series 5?

5xd?
6xd?

Thanks for the help guys.

Hello all, I was hoping to get some tips on preferred brake settings for my Shimano casting reels I use the original chronarchs for cranking which I turned in to 5:1 gear ratio reels and cores for everything else all left handles. I pretty much fish lake Erie so the wind is usually blowing pretty go...

Hello all,

I am looking into getting a new map card for my HDS unit.
I was hoping to get some thoughts on which navionics chip may be better for the price between the platinum and platinum plus chips.
Specifically for Lake erie / St.Clair.

Thanks

Hello all, In the market for a new life vest and was just wondering if I should consider anything than just your basic life vest for boating/fishing on the great lakes. I don't mind paying extra for safety if possible. I was looking at the mustang 100mph excel any thoughts? I have a mustang inflatab...

Hello, I was just trying to figure out what the manuel mode button is for on my HDS-5 and 522c lowrance untis was for and when it should be used? I have been exp. with auto depth and auto sensitivity vs setting a depth range and choosing my own sensitivity which I am still not sure which I like bett...

Hello all, I have recently purchased a minn kota fortrex 80lb trolling motor with the us2 built in transducer. I have my lowrance 522c igps installed to the us2 but I am not sure which transducer to select on my lowrance set up page? There a lot of options and I chose generic 200khz but i have no id...

Hey guys, I was hoping to get a little help on setting up my electronics. I don't have the best electronics but i have to make due with what I have. I have a HDS-5 at the console and a LMS522c igps at the bow. I pretty much just fish lake erie for smallmouth and ocasionally the harbors/rivers when i...

Hello all, I have been looking for a way to stabilize my T-motor a little better than it currently is. As of right now I have Mk fortrex with the strap that comes with it along with a plastic bounce buster however I noticed no matter how I adjust these 2 things anytime I get on lake erie or in rough...

Hello all, I was looking into getting some kind of security system for my bass boat which is stored in my drive way year round. Since its a pain to load and unload tackle, rods and all that stuff everytime I decided to start looking into a security system. The boat is covered at all times and all th...

Hello all, What is the best braided line for throwing standard umbrella rigs? Or I should say has anyone noticed certain braids that work better than others for this technique? I currently only fish braid when flipping/frogging so right now i am using the sunline fx2 has anyone used this line for ba...

Hello all,

Does any one know of a good way to contain umbrella rigs when rigged to a rod but not in use?

Any products for sale out there or just ideas in general?

Thanks

Hello all, I am a big fan of Daiwa spinning reels and I really prefer the lighter models like the Fuego A or the Steez however both of these reels come in a slow 4.8:1 gear ratio. It seems now a days all the newer high end spinning reels are being made with 6.0:1 gears. Anyone know what the reason i...

Hello all, Can anyone recommend a good grease to use for mercury outboard motors? Specifically for the ports on a 1996 200hp xri/efi 2 stroke? I figured I'd just go with mercury or quicksilver cartridges but I have read really really good reviews ln Royal Purple. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks

Hey guys,

Does anyone know of a good website for getting up to date water temps of Lake erie as well as ohio inland lakes?


Thanks for any info guys.