Since it was asked "what would RCC do"? I feel obligated to supply an answer. To be equipped for all types of fishing requires several types of marker buoys...
1. For a casual day on the lake, the standard orange 3 dollar marker buoy with 25' of string and a lead strap weight can hardly be beat.
2. For a busy day on the lake, you first start with the Orange marker with lead strap weight. As boats begin to notice your marker and inch toward you, it is necessary to switch types of markers which consist of the orange plastic H marker tied to a 3 hole brick. When the first person gets within 30 yards, you "mark some fish" with the brick bat marker thrown in his general direction. I call this "the warning shot". If they continue your direction wait until they "get within range" and mark some fish exactly on their boat followed by theses words after the impact "HEADS UP...I"M SORRY I DIDN'T REALIZE YOU WERE FISHING SO CLOSE.
3. The mini marker...Small fishing float painted black wound on 1/2 ounce weight. These are also good for crowded lake days but really "shine" for that night fishing friend who will not show you his secret spot, but will blind fold you on the trip to and back from that secret spot. Easily stored in a heavy jacket you can carry 50 or 60 of these mini markers. As the boat makes its way out to the secret spot, you can drop these markers a short distance apart without the "guide" noticing. The next morning when the sun comes up, you will have a bread crumb trail blazed out to your buddies secret fishing hole.
4. The rover marker. This is any type of marker of no value with just enough weight and string so that the marker will slightly move with the current or wind. These are used as dummy markers strategically placed down current or down wind of your true target so other competitor anglers will gradually be moving away from you. If by chance, they stumble on some fish while following your dummy marker, it is then time to "pick your marker up". This can then be followed by example #2 of marker type and usage.
Hope this helps your fishing, and glad you have read another episode of "What would RCC do?"
Triple digits Tony, triple digits![]()


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