Roll Call

[MikeVJ]

I'll be out this afternoon (Saturday) pretty much just to see how well the boat runs. If I'm pleasantly surprised by calm wind/waves I may even troll a few crippled alewive way up north at the very top of the open fishing zone. Otherwise, I may just burn some old fuel in the Patapsco where it's all still catch-n-release.

I took the whole week off from work - so planning on getting out of Sandy Point a few days this week if we get decent weather.

*New planer boards are built - now I just need to cut/crimp my trimmer line. Can't remember how long to make them. I'm thinking 80' per side.? Any tips there? I've got a 200' spool - but 100' per side seems too long for a rookie like me.

Mike

[oldfart]

Originally Posted by MikeVJ

I'll be out this afternoon (Saturday) pretty much just to see how well the boat runs. If I'm pleasantly surprised by calm wind/waves I may even troll a few crippled alewive way up north at the very top of the open fishing zone. Otherwise, I may just burn some old fuel in the Patapsco where it's all still catch-n-release.

I took the whole week off from work - so planning on getting out of Sandy Point a few days this week if we get decent weather.

*New planer boards are built - now I just need to cut/crimp my trimmer line. Can't remember how long to make them. I'm thinking 80' per side.? Any tips there? I've got a 200' spool - but 100' per side seems too long for a rookie like me.

Mike

How many rods are you planning on hanging from each side? Hang a big ass sinker on the outside of each set, helps keep the board from flipping

[MikeVJ]

Thanks Oldfart...

I plan on running 2 lines each side while I learn how and then probably 3 per side once I get the hang of it... The boat has 10 rod holders - 4 on the Top and 3 on each gunwale. Usually fish 3 guys on the boat (sometimes 4). 23' boat.

So if I have 3 lines on each planer - I can reserve the back corners for downriggers too.

I just split my 200' spool into 2 x 100' lengths. But I think 75' or 80' final size might be right for me.

Thanks again to all the vets for their advice.

[B-Faithful]

I cancelled to day due to the winds and having a crew of my print clients who have only fished with me once. Makes it tough to run the entire show with gusts to 20knots out of the E.


I am pulling for Thursday as my first full trip!