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| I am new to trolling and in need of tips with line, boards, dipsy and lures. |
Keith Kavajecz |
| When do you use colorado versus other types of crawler harness blades? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Is splitshot normally standard in trolling crawler harnesses? |
Gary Parsons |
| What does lead core line do that you can't achieve with weights and regular line? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| With lead core is it best to run all lead on the reel or splice it in? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| I have some questions about trolling crawler harnesses. |
Gary Parsons |
| Can you recommend places to look for early post spawn fish other than rock piles and wind swept shores? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do you approach prefishing for a tournament on a reservoir, Oahe or Sakakawea,for instance? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What size and action rod do you suggest to use for planerboards? |
Gary Parsons |
| What do you do if the contour you are trying to troll has the wind is crossing it? |
Gary Parsons |
| Is there a way to effectively troll when covering various depths? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| For vertical jigging what is the best weight to use? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What is the best fishing method for deep rocks? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Would it make a big difference using Vanish vs Fireline when vertical jigging? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Will the Slow Death technique work with Berkley Power Bait? |
Gary Parsons |
| Do you fish for Tiger muskies any differently than pure muskies? |
Rob Manthei |
| Do you segment the leadcore for open water trolling? |
Gary Parsons |
| How do you know what your trolling depths are when you deviate from the 50/50 method? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Do I load a backing onto the reel before I load the lead core? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| With crawler harness's how often do you use artificials vs. the real thing? |
Gary Parsons |
| During a tough bite what type of numbers constitutes a pattern unfolding? |
Gary Parsons |
| After a severe cold front and fish are in a funk in a lake environment what do you usually resort to and why? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What advice would you give to become better at trolling? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What is the coldest water temp you have fished crankbaits in that was productive? |
Gary Parsons |
| When is it better to use fluorocarbon leaders rather than wire leaders? |
Pete Maina |
| What are the advantages to using longer rods (8' to 9') for casting for muskie and pike? |
Pete Maina |
| What are the advantages of using lead core line? |
Gary Parsons |
| What is the secret in keeping 18’ plus boats under control? |
Gary Parsons |
| Are crankbaits ever tipped with bait? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Is the suspended bite a pattern you now look for on all the lakes you fish and how do you determine if it is a viable pattern? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| When would you use a snap vs keel weight vs lead core? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| I am interested in what type, size, blade, color of spinnerbait to purchase for larger Northerns. |
Jack Penny |
| How do you search out fish in the post spawn and early summer period on Canadian Shield lakes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| When do you decide between live bait (minnows) and Berkley Gulp Minnows? |
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| What do I do to keep my FireLine from spinning on my reel spool? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Is mono or fireline better when Deadsticking? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What kind of Pike did I catch? |
Rob Kimm |
| What are some basic lures you'd recommend a beginner Muskie angler should start with? |
Pete Maina |
| When going after open water suspended walleyes on a large lake, how do you determine where to start? |
Gary Parsons |
| Which leader material is best for muskie fishing and does it change depending on the type of fishing you are doing? |
Rob Kimm |
| What are some keys to finding baitfish and what are the minimum requirements in a new fish finder? |
Rob Kimm |
| What length and action of spinning rod and what line is best for live bait rigging walleyes? |
Gary Parsons |
| What's the best procedure for deploying a trolling set-up when using a weighting system and boards? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What would you consider a good jig selection for fishing both lakes and rivers? |
Gary Parsons |
| What's the best line to use for pitching jigs? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What is the best speed indicator I can put on my boat for trolling? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What characteristics should I consider when choosing a rod for walleye trolling? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| When figure 8-ing at the end of each cast, do you open the spool and ,thumb, it or leave the spool closed? |
Pete Maina |
| Where should I look for muskies in a reservoir as opposed to a natural lake? |
Rob Kimm |
| During practice before a tournament how much do you reply on the camera to eliminate fish species? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What are some good color and sizes of soft baits for catching walleyes in stained water in early spring? |
Gary Parsons |
| What's the best way to determine how deep a crankbait will run when trolling with lead core line? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Inline Weights vs. Snap Weights! What are the real disadvantages and advantages of each? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Is there a secret formula for tying crawler/spinner harnesses for big water like Saginaw Bay? |
Gary Parsons |
| What do you use to log your fishing information? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What would be the best tactic for ice out pike? |
Joe Bednar |
| Is there a difference patterning early season muskies in clear water vs murky water? |
Pete Maina |
| What is Handlining? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| If I'm running 2 locators on my boat can I get interference when running both at the same time? |
Darren Jacobson |
| How do I increase my odds of catching a 50 inch muskie? |
Pete Maina |
| What size and color of FireLine is best for jigging in rivers? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What length of Fluorocarbon leader should I use on spinners? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| When fishing a fairly clear shallow lake, how close to the boat can you pull a bottom bouncer/spinner or bottom bouncer and rig and still expect to get bit? |
Scott Fairbairn |
| How, if at all, does Turn-over affect the walleyes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Can a person locate walleye while using their gas motor without spooking the fish? |
Gary Parsons |
| Is there a difference between Hybrids and Pure Muskies when it comes to night fishing? |
Pete Maina |
| When you use a long lead on a harness to a Snap Weight, do good hooksets begin to be a problem? |
Gary Parsons |
| Does a large population of northern pike on weedlines push muskies off the weedlines? |
Pete Maina |
| Should I use mono or FireLine for pulling bouncers over rocks? |
Gary Parsons |
| A Question on jig color for deep water walleyes. |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Have you ever used a crankbait as your drop weight from your planner board when trolling spinners in open water? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Need help catching Lake Erie summer walleyes. |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Are Muskie Cradles dangerous to use? |
Pete Maina |
| How long do you work an area without any success before you move on? |
Gary Parsons |
| Is snell length critical when pulling crawler harnesses in open water? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| A question about trolling spinnerbaits for Muskies. |
Pete Maina |
| What's the key to early season Muskies in Wisconsin? |
Pete Maina |
| How fast do you pull a bottom bouncer and spinner when fishing on structure? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Do you use colored hooks on your nightcrawler harnesses? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What's the best color of spinner blade to use for walleyes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Should I go with a 3-blade or 4-blade prop for my boat engine? |
Darren Jacobson |
| When do Muskies spawn? |
Pete Maina |
| Why do you think more Muskies are missed on buzzbaits compared to spinnerbaits? |
Pete Maina |
| Will removing split-rings from my crankbaits and attaching line directly give them better action? |
Scott Fairbairn |
| Where can I get some good Live Bait Rigging Rods with fast tips? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Need a quick refresher course on optimum setup for the 350A. |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do I target trophy Pike through the ice? |
Pete Maina |
| How do you find fish on a new body of water? |
Scott Fairbairn |
| Are fluorocarbon lines better protection against Zebra Muscles? |
Scott Fairbairn |
| What's the best set-up on the Lowrance X-15MT to get the best performance? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What size Triple Grip hooks to use on harnesses ? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How can I prevent my crawler harness's from twisting up when trolling them? |
Gary Parsons |
| How much mono backing do I use before filling my reels with Fireline for trolling? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What difference does a unit's wattage play in its ability to help me find fish? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Does leadcore line have applications on shallow basin lakes like Winnebago in Wisconsin? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do your prepare for a fishing tournament? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| Is a 24 volt trolling motor enough for a large walleye boat? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How much weight does it take to get cranks down deep? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do I keep my rods from tangling? |
Darren Jacobson |
| Boat Rigging Wire Connections |
Darren Jacobson |
| Checking Your Engine's Lower Unit Gear Lube |
Darren Jacobson |
| When do you throw top water for muskies in rivers? |
Pete Maina |
| Are jigs good muskie baits in the spring? |
Pete Maina |
| What is the best Go-To bait for Muskies following a cold front? |
Pete Maina |
| How do I tune my Muskie lures? |
Pete Maina |
| What do I need to get set up for trolling muskies? |
Pete Maina |
| What baits typically catch muskies in the heat of the day? |
Pete Maina |
| Will my heavy action bass tackle work for muskie fishing? |
Pete Maina |
| How fast can you troll for muskies? |
Pete Maina |
| What colors work best in a gin clear lake? |
Pete Maina |
| Is it better to troll shallow cranks with weight, or use deep divers? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What's the best jigging line for deep, clear water? |
Gary Parsons |
| How much line do I let out for shallow cranks? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What colors are best for walleyes and Pike in stained water? |
Gary Parsons |
| Can Bottom Bouncer rigs and slip sinker rigs be trolled on boards? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What action rod should I use for trolling walleyes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do I calibrate my line counter reels to be consistent? |
Gary Parsons |
| What features to look for in a Sonar/GPS combo unit? |
Gary Parsons |
| How early in the spring can I start night fishing for walleyes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How do I slow down my 40 HP motor to troll for walleyes? |
Gary Parsons |
| How to get shallow running lures deeper in a river. |
Gary Parsons |
| So What's the scoop on Holographic colors for spinner blades? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What would be a good trolling rod and reel combo for catching both walleye and salmon? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What's a good Rod and Reel combo for river jigging walleyes? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What water temperature is best for catching walleyes, and what tactics work at those temps? |
Gary Parsons |
| What are the best baitcasting outfits for walleye fishing? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| How does barometric pressure effect walleye fishing? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What characteristics make a good spinning rod and reel outfit for walleye fishing? |
Gary Parsons |
| Fishing Line Shelf Life? |
Keith Kavajecz |
| What is the best way to successfully fish walleyes on a large river system (like the Mississippi)? |
Keith Kavajecz |
