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Made it out today!!!!

merkman

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merkman Grand Master

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My mom picked up a Dennis Bertram Decoy at the ice show and I had to try it out for her today. smirk

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These are pretty spendy decoys but after using it I can see why. This thing swims like a dream!!

My lake is clearer than I have ever seen it!!!

I was out in a clam 5600 today with no darkening over the top.

It is only 4 FOW but I am excited

Ohhh Boy Let The Fun Begin!!! cool

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Ohh yeah no fish today.

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why do you use such big decoys?

I never understood that!

I love using big decoys! You get a total different reaction out of the fish. They aren't as easy to work though and I never work them fast. I've got them tied to and egg beater and just wind it up when it stops moving.

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merkman Grand Master

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why do you use such big decoys?

In my normal spots I will use big decoys like this.

I wasn't all that serious about fishing yesterday.

I wanted to check out this decoy to see how it swam and if a nice sized pike did come up to it I wanted some photos.

In 4 FOW that could have been pushing it as far as decoy size goes?

Other people do use very large live decoys though.

If I go out that shallow again I would like to use that sunfish decoy that I have, maybe a 10" bear creek, and or a live decoy.

I want to go out tomorrow and try out the new baitfish simulator in some deeper water.

I planned to go this morning but I got caught up in the honey do list and the wife was not letting me slide one bit. frown

People were out on 4 wheelers on the lake I fish and a guy was even ice skating. crazy

That has to be one of the weirdest noises you can hear in the darkhouse when someone is ice skating on the lake.

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      Sorry man 
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      Sorry to hear that Duff. Will give my GSP's an extra scratch behind the ear for you guys today
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      Chamois passed away this weekend a couple days short of her 13th bday. What a great dog to hang out with here at home and on distant adventures. Gonna miss ya big time my little big girl.
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      Sounds pretty sweet, alright. I will check them out, thanks.
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      Dang, new content and now answers.   First, congrats on the new boat!   My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V.  80 might be tops?  I’m partial to MinnKota.     How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.     All weather or just nice weather?   Casting a lot or bait dragging?   Bobber or panfish fishing?   Spot lock?  Networked with depth finders?  What brand of depth finders?

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