To be competitive on the Lake Michigan Tournament Trail it is necessary to have on board the finest electronics and equipment to maximize our time on the water and to minimize lost opportunities.  It is our team philosophy that we will use nothing but the best products on the market and conduct all the necessary maintenance to ensure they perform flawlessly all season long.  The basis for this approach is to be certain that none of the competition is better equipped or more prepared for a day on the water.

In the world of Great Lakes tournament fishing, reliable information is a key element for success.  Often times teams rely on alliances with others to gain as much information as possible regarding the most effective locations and patterns as an event approaches.  Although information from others can be critical, the best tips become useless without the best electronics to hone in on the fish. 

To maximize our success we utilize a suite of Raymarine electronics including an autopilot, digital sonar, GPS chartplotter, and radar.  In addition to providing assistance to ensure our safe passage, the integrated components allow us to quickly gather information about the fishing grounds including bottom contours along with the presence of both bait and sport fish in the area.  Further, they help to ensure superior boat control will on the troll via the interface of the chartplotter and autopilot.  Once this information is paired with the data provided by our Fishhawk Thermotroll related to subsurface water temperatures and currents and we are able to set lines with the confidence of being armed with all relevant information necessary for catching fish.

The foundation for any effective trolling spread is starts with a well laid out boat that utilizes the highest quality components placed in the most effective locations.  It is for this reason that Verdict III is equipped with an integrated fishing system from Traxstech Corporation.  The Traxstech adjustable and removable trolling system allows the team to move or remove components including rod holders and downriggers to create the most efficient set up for the conditions.

In addition to the system's limitless adjustability, it is also offers the highest quailty and best engineered products available on the market today.  The products provide the team the peace of mind that no matter how they are used or abused they are up to the task and will not fail.  This level of trust in all of its equipment is vital to the team's success.

For more information on Traxstech's integrated fishing systems click here.

We fish with only the finest tackle available.  One our key principles as a team is to leave nothing to chance.  Ensuring that we have on board on any given day all the tools necessary to succeed in any given situation provides us the confidence to execute our plan without hesitation.

In addition to ensuring we rig every rod with most reliable, high performing fishing lines, terminal tackle and other components, we also fish with only premium fishing products from the best tackle companies.  One of the companies we are particulary proud to be affliated with is Yeck Lure Company from Ludington, Michigan.  Yeck was one of the very first companies to produce high quality trolling spoons in the 1960's, something they still do today.