Fished Point No Point today, four of use limited out and were done at 3:30. Not one shaker today dont know why. I ran the BB at .52 all day but 1 hour at .68 all the fish were caught at 52 and 85 to 90 ft. The tide did not make any differance today the fish were spread out throught the day fairly evenly. Fish check was 23 boats 56 anglers and 12 fish at Everett launch counting are boat. Is everyone running there BB's at .6+ something or did I miss read some of the other threads.

Nice going Kingfisherman,
I read the same thing as you regarding the BB (people setting at 6.8). I personally have had better luck using a lower setting. Usually between 6.0 and 6.3. From what I've read, if you aren't getting hits you should adjust the charge on your wires. When I adjust I tend to go down rather than up.
JMS

King,

As a general rule of thumb, .6 is a good starting point for 100' of wire out. From there, you'll want to add .01 for each foot thereafter, i.e, 180' = .680. The voltage will decrease further down the wire. So with the box set at .680, you'll be in the .600 ball park.

Another factor to keep in mind... how far back from the wire you run the hooks. I run mine approximately16 feet (48' release + 48" for flasher and lure + 8 release to flasher). To do this, take a black marker and measure 8' forward of the flasher. This will keep the fish in the comfort zone.

Lastly, everyone has there on confidence zone with the Black Box. However, as another general rule, Blackmouth will like a higher voltage and Summer Kings like a lower voltage. Summer Kings I run right around .580 with a drop of 22' or so if fishing the upper 100' of water. Once the sun hits, I start applying the .01 formula to the box.

Heck, I though .580 was high until I learned John Keiser runs .650 in 60' for Summer Kings.
However, I am sure his drop back is a little further than mine.


Downriggin'