I have an answer about the line question.I use low vis green so you can only see the line when the water is not the back ground.As far as live bait goes,I never have and never would.I used X raps and spoons.When pulling spoons behind boards I use the appropriate amount of weight to get them to the desired depth.Any one who does not believe me can hire me and I will turn you on to trolling for trophy smallies.Also,I have a strict rule,catch and release of all smallies and muskies.The muskie we got in March was not only a lake record but a state record and she still swims today because I was not willing to end her superior gene pool.(she was full of eggs)With the advances in repoductions a photo w/ length and girth mesurments is all you need.The small mouth is the life blood of the whole area around Dale hollow I can proudly say that I never keep smallies for any reason.Last year I had the pleasure of having the world famous Ralph Dallas (striper guide and taxidermist)share my boat .If anyone has a doubt about me releasing smallies and using live bait,ask him your self.Also I did 2 episodes of Fishing Country t.v. w/ Tony "Country" Dodson for Stike King Lures.Last i saw I don't think they make live bait.Although they probably hope their product resembles live bait.Thanks again for the kind words.....Dave
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/r...eptfish005.jpg Ralph Dallas with a sweet Dale Hollow Smallie on my boat......
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