Offshore staff outriggers
I have been thinking for some time that those offshore rigger poles to take the bait towards shore 30 feet or so, and run the baits shallower would do some serious catching at times. Man can you think how long it would take to master that mess of equipment? Same thing for Big Jon trolling boats to take the bait closer, closer than you want to take the boat. Throw in some wind and you would have a mess that would prevent you from keeping the baits moving for any length of time- hard to catch anything that way.
Yet, I think if you could pull it off, it would be very productive at times. Think of the water you could cover.
Darren, you are Muskie God II in my book! Frankee is still #1
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Tiller vs. Steering wheel
My opinion on the tiller vs. steering wheel, I know Frankie loves sitting at back with his tiller while I love sitting behind my steering wheel. I am so comfortable there and while you are out there for 8-10 hours you need to be comfortable. I run with my trolling motor down and I use my front graph for my depth that way I have about 18 ft. to turn to either miss a rock (there was only one I slightly bumped with my trolling motor but with that 18 ft. before your rear engine you have time to put it in reverse before its to late)or to make sure our baits hits the inside turn or the tip of the point. I do not think I am at a disadvantage doing it like this and this was a way I was taught by my friend Perry Smith.
Darren