biggill wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Jordan Miller wrote:</div>
lead core at minimum would you recommend?

If you only had one, my first choice would be 10 colors. I am running a 10 color and a 5 color currently. Not really ideal because it usually requires me to clip a board to the lead.

If I were to add 2 more setups to my arsenal, I’d add 6&4 color segments. I might even swap my 5 color out with a 2 or 3 color.

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Jordan Miller wrote:</div>
At this point in the game I’m working on some “garage engineered” downriggers to at least have the option to try them.

If it were me, I wouldn’t waste my time on this. You may run into issues on the water that really cuts into your fishing time. Not to mention safety concerns.

Sounds like a good variation in depth is the ticket. Since I’m just starting out, I think I’ll take two of my setups and go lead core and then spool up a couple of my river rods with some good braided and run two dipsys. Sounds like a good combo? Now I just gotta learn more about dipsys haha. I give you guys a ton of credit for what you know about this. I really appreciate all the great info.

Do you clip the boards to your lead core? Heard it’s tough on it but a guys gotta use what works right!?

biggill wrote:

Just to touch no the gear again. I run 2 dipseys and at least 2 lc setups with or without boards. Sometimes I’ll add another lc or a straight up braid main line. You can fish the surface or use snap weight to get some depth.

I don’t have downriggers and have had great success without them. So don’t go out and buy them if you don’t have them.

I appreciate the insight. At this point in the game I’m working on some “garage engineered” downriggers to at least have the option to try them.

How many colors of lead core at minimum would you recommend?

This is very helpful info fellas, thank you. Might have to make another stop or two at cabelas/gander prior to the trip to get some leadcore. Just got a set of new 8’6″ trolling combos I’m antsy to use.

Got the gear, now about water. What are things to look for when targeting lakers? Do you guys look for bait balls or suspended fish? Or is it more of a temp/depth game? I run a humminbird 899 with the navionics chip. Pretty middle of the road as far as electronics go but I’m hoping it’ll get me a good idea of what’s cookin under the surface.

Jordan Miller wrote:

New guy here but have been browsing this site for a few weeks. You guys seem like you have allot of great info so I am hoping you could help me out. Got hooked on Superior this spring on a guide trip and ever since I’ve been working to get set up to make a go at it solo. Aiming for August 15. For that time of the year, what are the essentials to have in the boat for tackle? Planners? Downriggers? Dipseys? Leadcore? I’m a rook so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Edit: thinking Two Harbors.