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I bought a bigger boat so I'm thinking of buying some setups for lake superior... I plan on buying some leadcore to use for Superior and for walleyes... How many colors do you guys typically use on Superior...For eyes I'm sure 5 colors would be plenty anywhere I went, but for Lakers will I need to spool up 10 colors? For 10 colors I'm assuming I'll need the 47s from Daiwi...Can I get away with the 27 for 5 colors??(Already have one).... From what I've read in previous posts husky jerks sz10,12 work good out there and of course them flashback spoons??

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If you plan on fishing Michigan at all do not put 10 colors on a 47. It fits but there is not a enough room for the proper amount of backing when running boards. The kings will spool a 47 very fast. If you plan on running multiple boards per side I would buy reels that hold a lot backing.

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12 is fine for what you want. The suffix 832 leadcore will sink deeper than other leadcore so you have that going for you.

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9 hours ago, DLD24 said:

What needs to be in the boat, to be legal to fish Superior. I've been trying to find it in the book with no luck. 

 

 

Everything you need for inland lake fishing but also flares, 150' of rope and and anchor, some sounding device, and someway to communicate to shore.

 

Fish out there enough and eventually you will get a random check by the Coast Guard. I got a warning for not having some sounding device a few years ago

 

I've used leadcore with success but I've become a dipsey and spoon champion over the years

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Although down riggers aren't required, they sure are nice.  I'very really become a fan of copper lately.  The newer stuff is easier to work with and has caught more fish for me over lead core over on Lake Michigan.   

 

I agree that unless you're using the suffix lead core the 47s don't leave a lot if room for backing.  Definitely use braid for backing.  I like to splice 20 ft of 30 lb mono between the core and backing to clip boards to.

 

I do the drag upgrades too.  When you get the diameter down the drags aren't as forgiving. 

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I use my 1660 Lund Pro-V Tiller for fishing Superior all of the time. I have 2' of track on both sides to hold my 4 aluminum rod holders and my triple trees. If you start using magnum dipsys with the ring they can pull hard enough to break most plastic rod holders. In the spring you are basically fishing the top 15' with plugs so any rod holder will do. Once you start trying to get to 40' and beyond is when you need to beef things up. I also have a mast and use the single big boards that Marine General sells for getting a good spread with you plugs. Once summer rolls around I will use Yellow Birds with 5 colors of lead on the outside  and dipsy's with 65lb Power Pro or steel depending on what depth I am trying to achieve to pull spoons or flies.

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I've never used boards, what are the best boards to use with braid? I'll be using them on Superior and for eyes inland... I've heard the offshore ones need their clips upgraded to use with braid. 

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Go down to MG and they will steer you in the right direction.  I know that  different release is used for braid.

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I have OR 18s on the front and OR16s on the back and it works just fine. I have never had a board get off which is what you want on Superior. I use a mix of Offshore and Opti Tackle boards.

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On 4/24/2017 at 7:49 PM, DLD24 said:

I've never used boards, what are the best boards to use with braid? I'll be using them on Superior and for eyes inland... I've heard the offshore ones need their clips upgraded to use with braid. 

 

Boards from Church have clips that are good for both braid and mono

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