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Post by Gotcha on Aug 19, 2013 20:25:35 GMT -5
Do you use the same angle rod holders for down lines as you do for planners? And if they are different, what is the recommended angle for the two! And I know a lot depends on your rods action! Just looking for a better hook up ratio on my boards! As of now I'm using 25 degree drift master style holders! Just wondering if my 6 planners need to be on a 40 degree or even higher! Last year I had a redneck set up with a 2x4 and the 1.99$ coil rod holders at wallmart! So they was pretty much straight up besides the little bend I put in them! Lost a lot too to much give in the coil of the holder and the bend of the rod! Just trying to upgrade a little! Let me keep on the redneck John boat going to be a fishing machine!  |
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Post by BentRod on Aug 19, 2013 20:34:34 GMT -5
I don't think it matters a whole lot on boards you've got so much line out. It may affect the angle the board planes at, but i doubt its gonna hurt your hookup ratio much. I have mine at about a 45deg angle I guess.
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Post by Gotcha on Aug 19, 2013 20:57:36 GMT -5
So all your holders are one angle at around 45 degrees?
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Post by mwardncsu on Aug 19, 2013 21:24:19 GMT -5
So all your holders are one angle at around 45 degrees? Scotty/Cabelas QuickDraw's - adjustable...... I run my downlines just above horizontal (mainly because on my QuickDraw the notches put it a few degrees below horziontal or a few degrees above and i'd ather my rod not slide into the lake ) and when set for planers input them somewhere between 45 and 60 degrees. |
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Post by jon on Aug 19, 2013 22:21:29 GMT -5
I use the 25 and 30 degree driftmasters for planers. I think it helps keep the line out of the water when pulling slow. I have used 45 degree for planers and didn't notice a difference in hook ups. 0 or 5 for down lines.
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Post by Gotcha on Aug 19, 2013 23:22:44 GMT -5
I already have 25* all way around and was looking for input to see if I needed to get the line higher on my boards! I have yet to try them out to the boards! I guess I will find out if they work here pretty soon! Seen in another post that bentrod said the water is 75*! I can keep bait for a couple hours at that temp! Full moon is today and tomorrow! May try this weekend! Transition bite, changing water temps! Give myself a little test to see if I can hunt them down after not being on the lake since first of April!
Thanks a lot guys!
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Post by mwardncsu on Aug 19, 2013 23:40:30 GMT -5
Look for the water temps to pop up this week with these warmer temps mid-late week - I'd bet we'll see low 80's pretty wuick - i'ts still silly for mid/late Aug that we are even along about 7x anything temps - but I'll take it!
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Post by Gotcha on Aug 20, 2013 0:32:01 GMT -5
I'll take it too! It really don't matter what the temp is! If you got an itch, you going to scratch it! Chance of Rain again wednesday and Thursday might keep it in the 7s for weekend. |
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Post by Gator on Aug 20, 2013 10:40:28 GMT -5
Water temperature, ambient air temperature, barometric pressure, moon phase all play a part according to some people. I find that the best time to fish, without a doubt, is when you can.
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Post by Gotcha on Aug 20, 2013 17:59:55 GMT -5
That's true gator but certain time of year I chase certain fish! Finally think the release of a striper might be ok also the struggle to keep bait on the hot days is not worth the time! I Chase flatheads and big blues in summer time in Kerr lake!  |
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Post by Gator on Aug 21, 2013 6:42:58 GMT -5
Gotcha, I went to Buggs for the first time a few weeks ago. Didn't catch a thing but, I do like the lake. Need to go more often. Much less boat traffic for sure.
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Post by Gotcha on Aug 21, 2013 8:12:47 GMT -5
March and November I'm beating myself in the head, saying which way do I go, which way do I go! |
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