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As long as they are all on different frequencies you should be OK. I think the Fish Hawk runs around 75hz and the HDS is at 86 or 200hz. You could run another sonar at 50hz without a problem. Another option would be to get another HDS unit (maybe a HDS 5) and network the two together. You could then use the same transducer for both units and could share waypoints between them. This is common with the bass boats.

Anybody have any experience using the Torpedo Roller Tip instead of a Twili-Tip on a Heartland for wire? I'm putting together a couple new rods and need to get one or the other, have used Twili's in the past. Thanks

Also make sure when you clean them that you remove all the "dark" meat from the lateral line area on the filets, this contains fats and has a very "fishy" flavor. They probably did this for you on the charter trip.

Try: Bill Jolliff Jolly Products 713 Boston Rd Ontario, NY 14519 315-524-2626 I got some new pads from Bill a couple of years ago

I would go with a "Pro Kicker" so you get high thrust, electric start and power tilt then mount it on a solid bracket like an Adventure Marine 4100. Instead of getting remote controls get a tiller model and invest in a Garmin TR-1 Gold auto pilot for your steering and throttle. Might be more than you were planning on spending but it would work slick and having a good auto pilot and speed control is priceless.

Here's a link that Jim at BOE Marine has on installing an Airmar thru hull They make it look easy He recommends using 3M 4200

Thinking of adding radar over the longggg winter but have some questions for you guys that have had it for awhile. 1- How often do you use it and in what situations? 2- With the other options we have now for weather (Sirius, Cell phones, ect) is radar still the best option? 3- Is it worth the investment to install a system. I know it is difficult to put a value on safety items (all of them are worth every dollar you spent when you really need them) but if it's not turned on it's not helping. I'm looking at a new broadband unit to go with my HDS display and am thinking it would help when running in the dark and obviously fog. May also be worth using it as an alarm when I'm running on AP and not paying close attention to other boats. It has always amazed me that when you seem to have the lake to yourself with only a few boats out the next thing you know you have to change course to avoid each other. All opinions and input appreciated Thanks Roy

I'm have a Yamaha T9.9 with a TR-1 on a 26' PennYan with a hardtop and it has no problem handling anything I want to be out in (3-5's). Seems to have plenty of power to spare to control the boat even in a cross wind and has easy, precise speed adjustment. As long as you went with a high thrust 4-stroker I would think a 15hp would be plenty for your rig. The TR-1 just works, solid and quiet. Seems expensive when you are buying it but well worth it when you're using it.

Wayne Contact Jim at www.boemarine.com and tell him about your boat and what you want to use the auto pilot for. He sells most of the different brands (Sitex, Simrad, Raymarine, Garmin, Furuno) and will give you good advice. He has loads of experience setting up electronics and has some of the best pricing available.

The LCA has a metal frame and ball bearings, therefore more expensive, while the LC is a composite frame and bushings. They both have similar or the same drags and either will work fine. If you go with the the LC make sure it is an Accudepth Plus, older LC's (not the Plus model)had problems with the drags. To compare them check out www.fishusa.com

Deaf Fisherman, A 47LC is the right size for 1000' of 30lb wire, I also use the 47LCA's and like them. Put some electrical tape on the arbor so the wire doesn't slip and make sure you spool the wire on very tight or it will cut into itself and bind. To make sure it's tight enough I usually attach a tripped dipsy and let all the wire out my first time out. If you're starting from scratch and need everything, A TOM MIK sells complete rigs with either Daiwa's or Tekotas all set up, ready to go FYI, Copper line is used like lead core but it will get deeper than core with less line out, 300ft gets down 60+ ft

27's will work for either 12-15lb mono for clean spoons and browns or you can use them with 30-50lb Power Pro as diver set ups I have some set up like this and they work out well

John Thanks for the input. Hopefully somebody else has tried this and will share their experience. I'm pretty sure the kicker (T9.9) will handle it Ok except in strong side winds, then I would go back to the main motor and bags or just head in. I can sleep through most any noise, the real question is if the AP noise would be annoying to my 1st mate? I'm usually in the back of the boat anyway and she's up front reading and relaxing. That's why I need a good AP, promotes marital harmony! Roy

John I have a PY 255 that has rotary cable with power steering. I plan on installing a kicker and an EZ steer connection and was wondering if you think the AP14r would handle steering the kicker if the main motor is not running (no power steering)? Was also curious as to how much noise the AP14r generates under the hardtop and in the cuddy? Plan B would be to spend the bucks and convert to hydraulic Thanks Roy

My guess on the starter issue is that you didn't have a good connection at the battery terminal ends and the resistance created the heat. Your starter is probably OK. Just need to make sure your battery terminals are clean and tight.

www.fishermansheadquarters.com Check out the fishing reports and local info sections for Jersey shore area

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):8/8 Time on Water:7 hours Weather/Temp:partly sunny Wind Speed/Direction:S-SW Waves: 1-2 Surface Temp: 71 Location:Oswego LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 5 Total Boated: 4 Species Breakdown:kings Hot Lure:Hypnotist Trolling Speed: 2.4-3.0 Down Speed: 2.2-2.6 Boat Depth: 500-550 Lure Depth: 65-100 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Took my wife out for the day, warm and calm, late start but still did OK. Marked a lot of fish down 60-80 in 100-175 fow but didn't get any hits and from the chatter on the radio nobody else was doing much so i went out to 500. Hot rod was a wire dipsy out 300' with green echip and hypnotist fly, took 4 hits. The last hit came on a rigger down 114 with the same setup. Nothing on any other flies or spoons. Temp was 42 between 90-100' Big fish went 25.4, tired my wife right out, rest were 12-16. Great day to be on the water

Catfish Creek has been building some new log cabins and has both a launch and docks available, catfishcreek.com The older trailers they have are a little rough but the log cabins look nice.

1000' of 30lb wire fits perfectly on a 47 without any backing Make sure you put some tape on the arbor so the wire doesn't slip and reel it on as TIGHT as you can.

Joe Try: Bill Jolliff Jolly Products 713 Boston Rd Ontario, NY 14519 (315)524-2626 [email protected] Bill sent me some new releases and replacement pads for my old ones last year, great product Roy

I run a feed mill and weigh several "homemade" trailers every year on my truck scale. I just put a general description of the trailer ( # axles, color ) and the name of the person who will be registering on the weigh slip, should be enough info to keep DMV happy. DMV doesn't care about the inspection, they will probably give you a 10 day temporary sticker. The troopers are the ones who will check for a safety inspection sticker. Weigh slip might cost you $5.00 or a box of donuts for the guys at my place.

I could never get a good picture on 50hz with my x-19, had difficulty even holding a bottom reading, seemed like a lot of interference. The 50/200 transducer worked ok on the 200hz setting but maybe I needed to spend more time tweaking the settings for the 50hz. I was told Lowrance had some problems with the dual frequency transducer in that model and that the single 200hz worked better and cost less so I gave it a try and I do see a better picture now.

I had the same problems with a X-19c and sent the whole unit in for service. All Lowrance changed was a new 50/200 hz transducer and the unit worked ok. This year I replaced the 50/200hz transducer with a single freq. 200 hz and I have seen a lot better picture, more detail. The 200 hz transducer is smaller than the 50/200 so you will have to mount new brackets if you go this way. Best price I found was at byownerelectronics.com. mudflat

Line Dance The spro swivel is larger diameter than an albright know so it won't work with an Okuma unless you modify the line guide. You can try a haywire twist without a swivel and tie your leader to the loop, so far that has worked ok for me but I still put some heat shrink on the copper so it flows through the guides easier. Seems to be a little smaller than an albright knot. mudflat

Eric & Michel Look at the thread "New to Ontario" under the Fishing Reports- South Shore. There's a lot of good info there to get you started then you can look in the archived threads for more info as questions come to mind. As Ray said there is a lot of info on www.attheoak.com also. It takes time to get the basics down then you will start to realize how little we actually know and how much we still need to learn. That's what keeps it interesting and fun Mudflat