Caught another big one out of Echo Bay 12/9/2012

[wolfs4evr]

I think I know what area you are talking about. Last April or so I was south of that area a mile or so and seen one around that size. We were chasing the Smallies on the bed at the time moving from one area to another and I was up on the bow and seen it come up for a snack right off the bow. I couldn't get a rod in my hands fast enough. lol Tried but no luck on that one.

I guess one of these days I need to learn what there is to learn on trolling for Stripers, etc. I hate the thought of running the big motor to troll but might have to mess with it. I suppose every now and then wouldn't be too bad on the big motor hours. The depth of the lake is just so intimidating to troll on. Plus I am new at this stuff. I can cast and run a line in with something on it but beyond that is beyond me boat knowledge wise.

Are you just using cranks, plugs, etc and trolling them at there natural designed depth or using downriggers/something to get deeper? Is going deeper important or just finding them and hoping they will come up from the depths for a particuar presentation? 2.5mph is about it for me at a idle with the 115 4 stroke I have. Can't do anything slow unless I am on the electric TM.
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