Don't listen to those guys above. Rapala Shad Raps are junk! 8-) :roll: Are you kidding? This is a goto bait for me. & I think we are only a couple hours apart so we may be fishing some of the same lakes. I have caught more smallies trolling & cranking rock piles on Erie (pelee island )with a black...

Just got back. The river is loaded.

it will only get better for the next couple weeks.

Caught so many I became bored & went out on Lake Hamlin smallie hunting.

Also caught a few pike on a fly rod on Hamlin.

CT

I had to zoom it to read, but it's a classic.


CT

If they're not in the PM, I head up to big bear creek or Tippy dam.

Good luck & drop me a line to let me know how you did. I'll be heading up next week.

Thanks,

CT

Is anyone on TT in Michigan fishing the Salmon run on the Pere Marquet?

I hear it's a slow start this year & was wanting some updates.

Thanks,

CT

About 4 years ago, I was trying to make the same decision. I chose to go with a 1993 Astro. It was / is in great condition & I have never thought I made the wrong decision. For what you're going to pay for a new tracker, you can have a really nice used fiberglass that will be more stable, fishable &...

I like that action rod for a general purpose rod. I think they advertise it mostly for drop shotting, but I have 2 (powell & st. croix legend) that I use for weightless or light worming as well as small crank baits

CT

My dad can beat up your dad. No he can't, my dad can beat up your dad.

I am too. I tried reading other forums, but they are not even close. Some guy (who had a ton of posts) was giving terrible information about reel specs. I tried to politely correct him & he just came back telling me I didn't know what I was talking about. I almost posted the spec sheet, but what goo...

I was afraid of that. Now I will need to go out & buy a new rod.

I live in Ohio so I get to Erie some each summer. I also drag my boat to Big Sam every March. Hands down, Erie (or any great lake) will whip up larger waves, but in most cases they are rollers. I can deal with the occasional 4-5 footer if it's a roller. I was on Rayburn end of March 2006 when the wa...

I have always used a small drill bit on the cordless. Lay them all out & drill away.

NOTE: Use the smallest bit you can to avoid loosing the trailer.

CT

Good question TD 5, I hope you get some knowledgeable responses. I am still fishing all of my med - deep cranks with an old Falcon 7' medium action because I am scared of the weight of glass.

CT

I use a Powell 682CEF for weightless worms & don't think you could get much better for the money. It is amazingly light & has an extra fast tip. With no for-grip I can place my index finger on the blank to help with those light bites. I have a steez on it & can outcast spinning reels with a 4-6" wei...

Probably my new ROCKET FISHERMAN!!!

or maybe a Zebco 202 paired with a shakespear superman rod.