TroutnMuskieHunter

Thanks Lew and Terry.... Did ya notice there's a few extra holders in case I get some visitors showing up some time this year in this neck of the woods

Thanks for all the replies guys....I decided to go with Trojan Tackle for the customized rod mounts..Dave does awesome work and I'm really impressed with the mounts he made for me... Just finished installing them this afternoon.....Muskie opener is 10 days away here on the Ottawa R......I can hardly wait!!

Sorry to hear about your Mom....my condolences to you and your family

Sorry to hear about your loss Stoty.....She's at peace now and is watching over you.. My mom also succumbed to cancer a few years ago and it was hard on everyone.

Nice eye BillM...

Thanks for the info G Much appreciated!!

The baits look good Mike!! ......Congrats Brian, that's a nice way to start the season off!!! 13 more days and it opens up here in Zone 12...

Nice healthy looking Muskie....congrats!

Crows can make some pretty wierd sounds too...

Thanks guys.....any preferences on models of Scotty with auto stop??

I'm starting to look at downriggers for my new ride...Electric is my choice as I fish alot on my own. Looking for opinions and experiences from other members here. I started to read some reviews on Canon MAG 10HS riggers and they are not very good!! Here's 2 of the many reviews: jerky motion. If this downrigger bucks any harder it's going to rip the bolts out of the gunnels. I phoned a Cannon service center in new York and he says nothing can be done because the motor is made in Asia some place, What happend?? I used to have Cannon's i liked but I'd never buy another one." "Finally sold my old Cannons that were made in Muskegon Mi. and bought new ones. There is no way I can get used to dealing with these new downriggers. Why couldn't they make them easy to use like the old ones.? The switch is very jumpy . I find them impossible to control and I've used Cannon's for many years. I would not make the same decision to buy these mag 10's again." I've read a few other threads on downriggers and it looks like a lot of the OFC members like Scotty....is there a particular model?? Thanks... Steve

Hey Ted.....send me a pm with an invite, and we'll try to nail a few Lakers together..

7 and 13

I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet Lew....I have yet to see what the quote is to rig the boat up by Trojan.

Good job Lew!!.....I'm taking the easy way out and getting Dave from Trojan Tackle make my mounts and holders for me... I'll post pics when finished..

I'm the same as you Laszlo!!....I fall asleep quickly and then some internal alarm clock rings in my brain and I'm wide awake from 2:00AM onwards.... Have a great trip Gerritt!!

I thought you were gettin' ready for Laker opener tomorrow!!!

Check your mail Rob

Another outstanding report ....What a wonderful journey you guys had!!! Thanks for sharing

It's about time ya put a post up Mike .....nice looking Splake bud!!..I'm just heading out on the river. Hope you slayed the bows today and looking forward to getting out with you real soon!!

We should do a group chat ...I have 2 that could join yours

Nice report...those are some fine looking fish!

I'm mainly trolling for Muskie and Lakers...there will be a couple of fall trips to Quinte....hopefully I'll be rigged up for Salmon next year.

Thanks Dave.... I'll send you an e-mail shortly!

Thanks for the detailed reply Wayne..I'll take some more pictures of the gunnel and the transom and post them this afternoon....I agree, I really do not want to make the transom area so busy that it will be a pain to do anything from the rear of the boat....