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 		  Port: Anchor Point, Lake Erie   02/27/2008 08:41
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When I fish with Bender, we run the larger cranks (Taildancers, Hot n Tots, etc.) behind inline boards with Snap weights in front of them. Typically we use the 1oz. size and follow the Offshore Tackle recommendation of the "50-50" rule...which means let the crank out 50', attach weight, then another 50'..then attach the board. The weights are attached to the line with an OR-17 pinch pad-style release (see image, but we replace the curtain ring with a split ring onto which the weight is added).



We use the Precision Trolling book to figure out the lure type and size weight to get down to where we need to be, but some days you have to tinker with the lead length from lure to Snap Weight. We usually start at 50', then do one of two things...add more weight, or lengthen the lead. This is the program for mid-May through the September.

The Rapala Taildancer is one of the most under-rated cranks on the market. A lot of guys on Erie run Reef Runners, Husky Jerks, Renosky's, Hot n Tots, Wiggle Warts, etc...but we've found the Taildancer to be extremely speed tolerant and to be brutally honest...a fish killer. I believe it comes in 3 different sizes, and we've found the "middle" size to work the best during the summer months. Here's a couple of our favorites for warm weather walleyes, and a new one (copper color) that we'll be adding to the arsenal this year as well.







Bender maintains pretty much the same general speed while trolling (he uses a kicker with manual throttle)...around 2.2-2.5mph SOG on the GPS, but we turn a lot...and will occasionally throw the kicker into neutral for a few seconds if we are marking fish in the zone and not getting hit.


Hope that helps...


BFG

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