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I reeled a 21" in, in 35fow with a 24" micro lite and 4# its oll in how you handle the fish. That was exciting. I found 5lb fluro is good for lakers and not to heavy for perch either!
It's all weather or not you want to 'play' them or just crank them in as quick as possible. Remember the latter is much better for ensuring the fish will not end up exhausted and will live to grow bigger and fight another day. Neither way is wrong, just personal preference. I like going as light as possible for any species I'm targeting.
Caught 4 lakers toady on > 4lb test. Two of them were on 2lb test with ultra light action 24" rod. Just have to fight them the right way, back reel, or adjust drag accordingly. Had drag buttoned down for hookset cause there is a lot of stretch in 100ft of 2lb mono then backed off as I fought them.
I have a large group going out of MBD tommorow.Would appreciate a report on the ice conditions.Trucks and wheelers out there?
Last year I landed a 10lb laker with a Ice Blue 30" light rod w/2 lb. Trans Optic line. What a blast that was. Like stated it's all how you play the fish.
Just Curious...what's great? WE got three today before the wind shut the bite off. Missed a couple more
i think he was asking WHY you can't take smelt out of lake george. i have no idea.