Great Video, I just broke my plastic rod holder last weekend and lost my whole set up. cant stress enought the importance of a good rod holder on these big lakes.
Similar to what I have except for the dipsy divers I rarely use them i rather run cooper and cores on planners to the side and 2 downriggers at the back of the boat, it works for me. Thanks for the info, very helpful.
I'm going to go up in August an try for some silver fish. I don't have down riggers, but I run Cisco cradles, only planning on running my normal 6 rods. Less chance of a cluster #$%^ .
The black plastic Scotty diver rod holders work just fine. I have had them on for 15+ years dragging dipseys and salmon. The cheap plastic one you have in the video is junk I agree.....
Both....Key is having lock nuts on the back side of the bases so the screws don't pull out from all the pressure of the dipseys. I use the tubes more for the walleye trolling....I trust the holder with the barrel lock over the rod more than the tube with dipseys and salmon and the intense stress they are under while dragging dipseys....but I have never lost(knock on wood) any gear or fish due to the black plastic Scotty rod holders failing.....just my experience.
just getting started in this type of fishing with my young son. Without giving up your secret spots, can you point me in the which direction to head out of SOHO lol? I know water depth and all will play a factor in catching fish, just no clue where to go and start hunting them.
New subscriber....any chance of doing a short video on your downrigger mount set up. I have two downriggers on order, but now I am wondering about the best way to hook up using the versatrack??? Thanks for your time and great videos.
Tell me about your base brackets for the versatrack. I'm waiting to take possession of my new 2021 Tracker Targa v18 and want to build brackets like yours to utilize the track system. I was informed that ANY drilling into the boat would VOID the warranty. Best price I've found for a bracket is $64.00 each. I need 8-10 for my setup. I can buy a piece of aluminum angle for $45 that could be cut down to make the brackets I need. This would save a ton of $$$ to be used for other Items! Thanks for any info.
So I bought some 2x4” aluminum angle and my local steel supply and they work perfect! Cut them to the length you need and you’re good to go! Carriage bolts fit and hold into the versa track slot!
Good video. What are the base dimensions on the rod tree and the Canon holders? I'm making my own bases like you did but need to know how big to make them. I have to buy the trees and holders yet. Thank you.
Great video, I got a small boat and use two riggers and two dipsy's having issues when it comes to turning the boat around without tangling lines to troll back in the opposite direction. How do you manage to avoid that from happening.
Just wondering if you’ve been having any good days out of SoHa? Went out on Sunday and went 2-3 with a laker and steelhead. From what I’ve heard the kings have been super slow
@@themichiganangler4746 from what I’ve hear port Sheldon and Holland if been hot. Went out last week for 3-4 hours from port Sheldon and got 3 kings and a coho
I normally start out at the 2.5-2.6 and speed up or slow down depending on what the fish are doing! Make big sweeping turns and if you start getting hits on the turns you know your too slow or too fast.
Like to see a little more on your bracket system. I'm going to most likely purchase the same rod tree. And I as well have the versa trak..
Thank you
Good video with explanation. Maybe I missed it what size boat are you running. Do you have a video setting those riggers and planers in order.
Great Video, I just broke my plastic rod holder last weekend and lost my whole set up. cant stress enought the importance of a good rod holder on these big lakes.
Been there!!
Very good set up
Thank you! Can’t wait to get out!!!
Similar to what I have except for the dipsy divers I rarely use them i rather run cooper and cores on planners to the side and 2 downriggers at the back of the boat, it works for me.
Thanks for the info, very helpful.
Thanks for checking out the video!
Good video
Thanks Bill! Unfortunately we had a horrible night and only caught two fish! Better luck next time hopefully!
I'm going to go up in August an try for some silver fish. I don't have down riggers, but I run Cisco cradles, only planning on running my normal 6 rods. Less chance of a cluster #$%^ .
@@billmcconnell1737 early mornings in august are my absolute favorite!!!
The black plastic Scotty diver rod holders work just fine. I have had them on for 15+ years dragging dipseys and salmon. The cheap plastic one you have in the video is junk I agree.....
Which one are you running? The tube style?
Both....Key is having lock nuts on the back side of the bases so the screws don't pull out from all the pressure of the dipseys. I use the tubes more for the walleye trolling....I trust the holder with the barrel lock over the rod more than the tube with dipseys and salmon and the intense stress they are under while dragging dipseys....but I have never lost(knock on wood) any gear or fish due to the black plastic Scotty rod holders failing.....just my experience.
Thanks good information
Good stuff. Could you make a compelling video that I can use to persuade my spouse on buying a boat that will bring a lifetime of salmon?
I can absolutely make that happen lol
just getting started in this type of fishing with my young son. Without giving up your secret spots, can you point me in the which direction to head out of SOHO lol? I know water depth and all will play a factor in catching fish, just no clue where to go and start hunting them.
Could you kindly post a short video showing the details of the install brackets for Versatrack mounting? Thanks
Will do!
New subscriber....any chance of doing a short video on your downrigger mount set up. I have two downriggers on order, but now I am wondering about the best way to hook up using the versatrack??? Thanks for your time and great videos.
I made some brackets from aluminum 2x4 L material . If you email me I can send some photos to you
@@themichiganangler4746 Thank you. I sent you an email. I appreciate your time!
Did you receive the photos?
@@themichiganangler4746 yes sir. I sent a response via email. Ideas are already circulating between my ears. Thanks again!
Rodtree makes alot of great equipment for versatrack. That's what my boat is all equipped with.
Good morning. Where did you get your brackets for your rod trees
Those I made from aluminum angle plate
i am interested in the bracket you have for the versa track. I need it for a lund 90 degree sport trak.
I just used some aluminum angle from alro steel
Tell me about your base brackets for the versatrack. I'm waiting to take possession of my new 2021 Tracker Targa v18 and want to build brackets like yours to utilize the track system. I was informed that ANY drilling into the boat would VOID the warranty. Best price I've found for a bracket is $64.00 each. I need 8-10 for my setup. I can buy a piece of aluminum angle for $45 that could be cut down to make the brackets I need. This would save a ton of $$$ to be used for other Items! Thanks for any info.
So I bought some 2x4” aluminum angle and my local steel supply and they work perfect! Cut them to the length you need and you’re good to go! Carriage bolts fit and hold into the versa track slot!
What about brackets for a lund sport track thats 45 degrees. Any ideas
I'm looking for a set of rod trees. And i also have the vtrak system. Looking for best options
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Thank you
Could you run a dipsy on the bottom rod holder of the millennium rod tree?
Absolutely!
Did you say you made the base plate to mount the tree to
Yes that’s just made from aluminum angle
Good video. What are the base dimensions on the rod tree and the Canon holders? I'm making my own bases like you did but need to know how big to make them. I have to buy the trees and holders yet. Thank you.
What thickness on the 2"x4" angle?
Great video, I got a small boat and use two riggers and two dipsy's having issues when it comes to turning the boat around without tangling lines to troll back in the opposite direction. How do you manage to avoid that from happening.
Wide turns!
Just wondering if you’ve been having any good days out of SoHa? Went out on Sunday and went 2-3 with a laker and steelhead. From what I’ve heard the kings have been super slow
No luck for me! We got too small kings on our Monday trip and fished pretty hard! Mainly in the 190-250fow . Hope to get out again next week!
@@themichiganangler4746 from what I’ve hear port Sheldon and Holland if been hot. Went out last week for 3-4 hours from port Sheldon and got 3 kings and a coho
Wow nice!!!
Where did you get the mount for the rod tree? I have the same trees but can not find that mount to go in the track pleasee help!
I made those from aluminum angle
What is the size of boat?
What size and make boat are you using?
I have a 17 tracker pro guide
I just bought a tracker targa 18v is that versa track sturdy enough for rod trees 😊
Absolutely!
How do you build a brackets for a one sport Trac
What’s the sport track look like?
Just getting into great lakes trolling, do you have a speed you like at the ball for kings?
I normally start out at the 2.5-2.6 and speed up or slow down depending on what the fish are doing! Make big sweeping turns and if you start getting hits on the turns you know your too slow or too fast.
What boards do you suggest for running Long lines
These are the best..
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Well I have those but I thought they would be to small. thanks for the help just trying to get what I need for salmon
They were great up to 300 coppers
What reel do you use for 500 cooper, and do you use 32 or 45lb wire
The cold water 55 with braid backer fits the 500👍
@@themichiganangler4746 Thankyou
How long do you make your leads for the sliders? Thanks......
Around 4 ft normally 👍
Would a pontoon boat work in the Great Lakes?
Yes I’m seeing more and more lately
What boat do you have?
Tracker pro guide v175 combo