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Originally posted by yellowfever
I find it amazing that guys are using those in line boards for walleye. I mean between the board, a jet or dipsey, and lure and bait what play do you get out of a 4lb eye? I mean it has to be like reeling in a log. If you have a 14 footer and can't run a mast and boards ok, but other than that I just don't see it. I'm interested in what other fishermen have to say on this topic
I have to agree with you. All that crap on your line catching Walleye is not as much fun as drifting with a jig or harness to feel the thrill of a Walleye picking up your bait and wondering, should I set the hook now. I use boards on Quinte but it's not much fun dragging in a 10 to 12 Lbs. walleye when you have 5 other boards out and keep trolling. Doing so, your just a meat hunter or looking for a trophy picture as we do, then the fish is released. You sure as heck wouldn't want to eat a walleye more than 4 Lbs. Id sooner catch a Sheephead on Quinte, better fight. Then as some say, adding metal line and a trolling saucer to the line. I'd have more fun winching my boat on the trailer. If one wants to troll, 2 guys to a boat, a few split shots and your bait then stop the motor when fish-on, feel the fight. Walleye are not known to be notorious fighters. I've always wanted to try and drift on Erie for Walleye once you find them.