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Will...always a great time on the water and Sunday evening shift was no exception! Here's a pic of your first one...held up quickly for a photo and released to swim another day.... We'll see what the weather does this Saturday....think you'll have the downriggers installed by then?? LOL

Epic indeed!!! Some incredible fish there! That last pic I think gave us all the heebie jeebies though LOL

A heartbreaker!!! Love the birds eye video view though. Great report!

So did they catch anything?

Absolute MONSTER!!! Way to go and congrats!!!!

I've seen it done both ways. For my own peace of mind, I unhook everything but my winch strap and unhook it when the trailer is in the water and my feet don't get wet. May save you 10 seconds, but I have this vision of my boat sliding off as I back up even though I know the weight of it won't really allow that to happen.

"Funny" is such an subjective word!!! LOL

So I do all the work in reeling in that fish and I don't even get a dinner invitation?????? LOL

Saw a bunch of charter boats in about 60 feet of water.....assumed they were going for chinny's, so we kept going. Was very surprised to find so many bows in that depth...was a great surprise though! Still would like to meet you Simon! Hopefully we can get out one of these days!

Great stuff guys! Congrats on the personal best! Was a great day to be out on the water for sure

Hey Joe....the weather was perfect indeed! As for posting pics, I've had my share of being slammed on this board. I will always post pics.....assuming I have a fish to actually post lol

Some people also say to get all the facts before you insinuate anything. If you are talking about the first fish, it was hooked very deeply and the gills were torn. It was bleeding so heavily it wouldn't have ever survived so it was kept. In this case we had no intentions of releasing it. Most fish were released boat side without it even coming out of the water. HH is right, there are many ways to hold a dead fish, but we wanted to get in the livewell as soon as possible.

My little one had a birthday party/sleepover to go to on Saturday...and when I asked what time I had to go and pick her up Sunday, I was told 2pm. With that in mind, I got a hold of Fishnsled to see if he was interested in a morning Lake O fish! Quick check of the wind and wave forecast and we made some plans. The week before the forecasts said 2 - 3 footers and by the time we got out a half mile, it was more like 5 footers so we turned around and came in! We hit the launch at 545ish...lots of other trailers in the parking lot already. We launched without delay and by the time we got out to 120 feet and got the lines in, it was about 630. There seemed to be a golden hour...from about 7 to 8, the hits came fast and furious! We'd have one on...lose or land it and while setting up the rod again another would go off! In that hour we ended up a measly 2 for 6 I think...Fishnsled may remember exactly. The conditions were perfect, and for about an hour, the lake went smooth as glass. After that golden hour on Rainbow Alley, the hits slowed down but we had some consistent action. For the morning, we ended up 6 for 12....and ended with this little guy that was destined for Will's barbecue last night! Fish were caught between 120 and 160 feet of water...we ran 2 dipseys, one planer with leadcore and 3 oz weight and another planer with just the 3 oz weight. All 4 rods caught fish. A GREAT morning on the water once again. These fish are so much fun when you see them jumping 150 feet away from the boat...sure gets the adrenaline going! Thanks Will! We'll have to do that again soon!

Sounds amazing! Great smooth tone you got there and great technique on the palm muting! Looks like the video camera is attached to the headstock...what kind is it?

I picked up an old camera with a flash on it at Goodwill for a few bucks. Worked like a charm!

Leave the DS at home. Remove the DVD player and put it in the closet. No laptops either. The suggestions above are all great!

I haven't pier fished for them in 3 years! Lol. I need that lesson on how to use the damned thing first!!!

Glow in the dark little Cleo's in green or orange for me. Retrieve slowly and be ready because when the hit they take you for a ride!

You're such a smartdonkey Will lol. I happen to have a brand new one...does it work better out of the package???

I did a review on one here once...its good if you are a shore angler for depth and structure. It does detect fish as I tested it in a shallow area where I could see a fish...but its obviously not as good as a real unit. I had it on its own rod...with heavy braid so there no chance of losing it. I used it for a short period...as once I found good shore spots close to home there was no need for it any longer. If I had a canoe or inflatable I likely would have used it more. I'd rate it a 6 or 7 out of 10.

I've fished it a few times in August...those hot days of summer. I had moderate luck with largies in 5-8 feet of water in the bays. Texas rig a senko weightless and toss it into the weeds and on the edges and you'll find some. The map Chris talks about is definitely a good start. Good luck!

Tarp is a must in rainy weather. For fishing/camping, I make sure I have a good rain suit and a working bilge pump! Bring some playing cards, games and a good book. Good luck this weekend.

Nice going Will! The smiles on everyone's face really tells the story. Maybe we'll get out Saturday...keep me posted!

Happy belated Roy! Hope it was the best yet!

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