just ordered a bunch of new gear,line counter combno's,dipsy divers,spoons ,plugs,willow leafs.as soon as the ice is off lake erie, im going after some of those lake trout.we pounded steelies in presque isle bay,but i want one of those monster trout in the 15+ lb range this year.im waiting for my bulk line to show up so i can spool up, and head out here real soon.its a whole different scenerio catching trout in open water compared to a creek.