05-08-2011, 03:37 PM
Thanks for taking the time to post your knowledge, very much appreciated. After reading the information, my successes and failures at Willard make a bit more sense. I do generally (not every trip but more often than not) come home with a fish or two but I cannot seem to decipher a pattern as to when and where I catch them. The wandering bait theory explains the randomness of each trip to Willard. My electronics are adequate enough to pick up bait schools and the predators wanting them; the bigger issue for me in chasing the bait (now that I know about the need to do so) is the size and power of the Red Leaker. 14' semi-flat bottom aluminum w/ a 15 hp to get from place to place, and 34 lb thrust electric to troll. With so much surface area to cover the Leaker has her limits, especially if a breeze picks up... can get a little tricky. Again thanks for your post, I will put the information to good use.
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