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The guidelines I follow for calculating lead core sink rate: 5’ per color at 2mph 7’ per color at 1.5 mph 10’ per color at 1.0 mph add to that 1/2 of the dive curve depth for the lure you are using for the amount/type of line in the water. As Eyeman pointed out when you turn the inside lines will slow and sink faster and the outside lines will speed up and rise. This speed/depth change is often when You will get bit as it triggers a follower to strike so running shallow “S” curves is an often used tactic, just be aware a sharp turn will have the inside lines sinking rapidly and can lead to problems. ‘Smooth” turning makes life simpler and more trouble free. Just as speeding up will make the bait rise, if I mark good fish below the level I am trolling I can s l o w down and let my lines take the lures down to that range as I pass(within reason) and sometime pick those fish off. If is a very effective system, but as MG pointed out not very sporting with smaller fish. Hook up with a large hybrid, striper, or big blue cat and that lead line is unnoticeable. Mike

Very true, bur with lead core your line will follow the contour you are running instead of cutting sideways on curves, AND if you find yourself shallow or over a brush pile you can simply speed up briefly and the lure will rise allowing you to avoid getting hung up. Also, when you do get snagged - as you will when trolling contours for walleye, you can run the old Hound Dog retriever down the line and recover things 95% of the time. Can’t do that with tadpoles or snap weights(unless using the 50/50 method) - but for open water trolling those devices do have their place. Like anything, best setup depends on what type of fishing you are engaged in. mike

Lead is very speed dependent due to the large diameter(it will rise the faster you go)and is not user friendly. That said, when used properly it is VERY effective for trolling deep. I use it almost exclusively (sometimes use snap weights)when trolling once we get a thermocline(June-Sept). The depth you mention is IF you are traveling @2 mph. Faster is less depth, slower is more depth - @1 mph it is more like 10’ per color. The crank bait’s dive curve also has some impact on where you end up; it takes practice to master but lead puts FISH IN THE BOAT. You can easily fish that flicker shad at 24’ which right now = crappie.(for that bait(#7) at 24’ @ 1.5 mph I would start with 100 feet of line counted out) Mike

If they don’t get pollinated, squash will just shrivel and fall off - insecticides/dusting can kill pollinators. One other possible cause could be lack of calcium - I have seen both give squash the problem you describe. Mike

I was a regular at Shanks wade and shoot before the floods killed the pin oaks; spent many a day on Mark Twain when the lake was filling (literally for years)when we couldn’t draw in the poor man’s line. I don’t miss the early wake ups but I do miss the fellowship. Like TM, I could bring them in when I was where they wanted to be...and that is 90% of successful waterfowl hunting. Mike

I like the confidence snoodle. Is that on a remote so you save battery? Mike

Correct, was just curious why the change. Keep catching those big fish! Mike

Scott, ‘Why did you ditch the “BigFish” for “BF”? Just curious. Mike

..and I get claustrophobia if I am in less than 25’. I WILL go there though when the fish are there. Not this time of year; those shallow fish are all yours. I was catching the 21’ LM( mostly 15-17”) while prospecting for walleye 2 weekends back. Fishing is pretty good. Mike

I have fished LOZ most of my life; strategically located brush holds the good fish - not just bass, but more importantly desirable fish like walleye. The very best brush is on spots the average Joe overlooks or can’t reach - when you locate/place enough of those, that equals a nice milk run and a chance at a really good day every time out. You also need to be able to place your bait in them cleanly, and that is why skipping, pitching, flipping, and shooting rule on LOZ. Ethical? Yes. Much more so than fishing PB2. Mike

I would not throw the towel in on without having it looked at, I’d take it to the nearest MK service center. Mike

I read this response and SMH. What you describe is PRECISELY what the MSM does to push the liberal agenda and incite emotional responses in THEIR followers. I heard once that when you point a finger at someone there is one finger aimed at them there are THREE aimed at you. True story. Geez.

Insert the word “incidents” in place of the word “protests”.....

BS. Criminals and resistors are treated like criminals and resistors, regardless of color, race, or income. Yes, cops occasionally make mistakes - all humans do. The results are tragic when these happen - EITHER when the cop dies, OR an innocent civilian. I would wager that many many more cops die as the result of mistakes than innocent civilians. And just how many physicians have been treated like LEOs when mistakes occur? Why not? No other profession other than LEO is expected to be perfect, or be attacked by the MSM. Except maybe GOP politician... Mike

The top looks more to me like fry, below likely shad. If after crappie, they will be keying on the fry and can be had on cranks or spider rigging. Bass more likely Around the the shad. I don’t see any clearly in this shot but would be making a note on those depth ranges. Probably not far away. Mike

I don’t excuse the cop’s behavior in that interaction - he should answer in court in addition to the already levied penalties. I will add, however, I was taught as a young child that fighting would not turn out well - especially with LEOs. It’s called respect. I also believe in taking personal responsibility and not making excuses. I have been arrested several times and not once was it the LEOs fault. Not once did I fight, as I would have my day in court. Cops did me a favor by calling me on my BS. I believe if everyone behaved accordingly there would be no events like this. Mike

There are protesters and there are criminals; their actions define them separately. I’ve seen clips edited to omit actions leading up to events and spin up riots, and I’ve seen unedited clips that tell a different story. I like facts and data; and choose not to be mislead or manipulated. I do not think I am alone. Mike

I think you are giving entirely too much credit to the statue destroyers - most cannot tell you the history of that individual(s), and would not read the book if you placed it in front of them. From what I can see the mob is generally interested in the destruction of anything that represents civilized society. This particular statue may be an exception as there may actually have been discussion and debate prior to it’s removal, but it is certainly NOT representative of the fate of most recently. I do not buy that that these are discerning individuals. Mike

Next come the books... Mike

Elections are typically about the lesser of 2 evils for me. Selections outside the 2 parties(and I have) are wasted as history demonstrates they will lose without backing. Trump may have been able to pull it off, and I believe that is why the GOP eventually co-opted him. He surely as hell ain’t perfect, but certainly was the lesser of...and likely will be again in November - despite the might of the MSM and CWF. Mike

Make sure you use the long shank light wire cricket hooks, especially with the kiddos. Mike

These defunding initiatives are based upon theoretical benefit. The fact is, most social theories don’t hold water, and the price is pretty darn high for this experiment. At the end of the day this just reinforces my desire to get out of the city. Soon. Mike

I drilled out and added a heavy wire ring I could tie 50’ of good trot line cord to on mine. I troll with lead core often below 30’ and this works well for me. Mike

If she is anything like my critter guard she will make herself comfortable...

..ahhh, but lots of holes. I have brindle that does similar work....I have adjusted tactics to try to end the moles via trap to reduce the digging. Mike