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  1. 2 hours ago, Gill-T said:

    Sheeple have many forms. When those on this site post verbatim the lies promoted by Fox News, I would say there is cool-aid being consumed by both sides. People believe what they want to believe. Keep this site about fishing please. 

    I'm curious what is worse.  Lies or completely ignoring topics to act like they never happen because it hurts the narrative.  I'm not saying Fox lies or CNN / others ignore fully for your agenda but I am saying don't piss on my back and tell me its raining.   We all need to fact check our sources.

     

    Oh and yes, lets keep it about fishing please.  I actually do agree with that. 

  2. 11 hours ago, Yankee Troller said:

    I am one of the largest marine electronics dealer/installers on Lake Ontario's South shore I will put my $.02 in. In order to sell most companies high end stuff dealers have to sign a re-sellers agreement not to advertise below Manufacturers Advertised Pricing (MAP). More and more electronics companies have gone to this. This gives the brick and mortar vs the internet dealer the same shot at business in my opinion and puts everyone on the same playing field. Mark up on these electronics is HORRIBLE as it is. That being said with our install business at the marina we sometimes can discount items since we have the service business to go with the sale of the product. I can also go to a trade show, like the Niagara Outdoor Expo, and sell for whatever I want there as long as I don't advertise it. We had over $200,000 in product (cost not retail) that we were bringing to that show. I still have a lot of that product on an order, which most has been tough to get your hands on. If anyone's interested I will have that order sometime in mid February.

     

    To the original posters comment if it was illegal I would think these big companies legal teams would not let them do it, but everyone of them do it. It's been this way for many years. Also, if you PM me and tell me what you want I can see what I can do for you.

    awesome post

  3. 9 hours ago, Yankee Troller said:

     

    No problem I sell and install all of these options. Let me know if you want some prices.

    Not to hijack the thread but I'd be interested in options you could quote installed.  I have hydraulic steering on a 2018 Fishmaster 196.  150 main, 9.9 kicker and tie bar connect from main to kicker.   I'll send you a PM.

  4. 11 hours ago, VanderLaan said:

     

    Truth. The remote works ok, but seems to lose its bearing on occasion. Happened once last year in some wind and chop. Ended up spinning the boat in a circle before I knew what was happening. Lots of fun untangling a six rod spread in those conditions. Left me doubting it's long-term viability and searching for something better.

    Yeah when it gets too choppy I can't use TM autopilot going into it for sure

  5. 38 minutes ago, VanderLaan said:

    I have a 19 foot walk-through with a 150 and a 9.9 kicker. Have been trolling with the kicker pushing and the bow-mount trolling motor steering. Was contemplating upgrading to auto-pilot after talking to a guy at the cleaning station last fall but realize that I know nothing about it.  Pros and cons? Who makes a good system? Cost? Installation issues? Can I run it with my GPS?  If there is a thread that covers all this, please let me know. Don't want to waste anyone's time.  

    I have the same setup as you.  I have a Fishmaster 196 and 72" Terrova in the front.  I contemplated an actual autopilot but stuck with my setup for now.  Unit cost, uncertain install and how well it will work on a light aluminum boat (vs what I have) have kept me at bay.  I have thought about taking it to someone but that has its logistics hoops.  @Yankee Trollermight have some comments with the work he does with Krenzer Marine.

  6. Since (unfortunately) the "unofficial" word is that the Niagara show is cancelled....is it too soon to ask the question about what is going to happen with the salmon school?   I made it one year, had snow storms keep me from traveling to the next 2...then covid...now covid rearing its head again I feel like I'm the problem lol.   

  7. 14 minutes ago, Hachimo said:

    Boy O boy Clarke.  That Fat Trout is Bad News! :rofl:

    Yep....don't trust that guy, he's a little nutty.  Good luck this weekend Clarke!  I'm probably not out this weekend since I'll be up the next month+ of weekends hitting the river or combat zone lake as conditions allow.  Post up so I can regret my decision!  I was referencing your 26# fish  posted earlier but glad I could create some confusion lol.  

  8. 6 minutes ago, minion said:


    Yikes I wouldn’t even wanna think about that I’m almost certain this front would have thrown a 14 ft lol


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    LOL, your right, it scared me straight on Lake O.....37 years later (not to date myself) I remember it like yesterday.  We were close enough to be OK and when we started coming in to the state launch (I think it was) I remember is the dunes sand blasting the boat coming in and the small boat behind us bailing water.  Mother nature.....

  9. 11 hours ago, Low Baller said:

    We we're lucky to get a full day in on Saturday. I love being on the lake but when she starts getting angry I'm gone. Found temp at 110 but Sunday morning was above my pay grade. Played with the mud sharks in the kiddy pool. All good. Might do a suicide run this weekend if she behaves herself. 

    I loved Saturday's weather and met you on the doc next to Mike's (briefly) before I left in my intent to go back out (ha ha)....sorry didn't realize who you were until I went by your boat lol.   I applaud your efforts, posts and small boat game.   Not long ago I was out there on days like Saturday in my 13'er.  I was fortunate enough to get 4 this Saturday going out morning / evening with my wife...and actually working as a team (this time).  Here's a pic of my Saturday evening with a nice dipsy fish I hooked .....with rod in hand when he hit as I was trying reel it in to a shorter length out.  Its not as fantastic as your 26 of course lol

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  10. 1 hour ago, whalertoo said:

    Hi , someone asks for help and it turns sour, unbelievable!. 1) I never said pump out all gallons in separate tank, I suggested to gain access to tank via sending unit or tank fill then check out fuel at bottom of tank with indicator paste . 2) I never said or implied that anyone was recommending anything  to harm you or your boat. pissing contest go right at it, do or do not do as I suggested. I simply told you how I would address this fuel issue. Take care, Dino

    All comments were reasonable, yours as well.  None sour.  just open talk with a few different thoughts.

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  11. 9 hours ago, GAMBLER said:

    This is what Late May / June used to be like in the 90's.  The kings will come.  The browns are a little more concerning than the kings.  The past 3 seasons we have been spoiled.  You have to take the good years with the bad years in this fishery.  Those that do not will not survive.  Tough fishing helps you learn.  Take advantage of tough fishing and try new things. 

    I agree with you and @A-Lure-A the fishery is very cyclical and I remember the 90's well.  I also remember browns in 2013 or so being the same at least on the east end with big ones only and few smaller.  It happens.  Fishing where I do I don't expect kings until the lake sets up and even then you have to have your A game dialed.  If I get a few early I'm grateful and excited.    I'm really glad to see the bait resurgence of smaller bait (good recent hatch).  I'm committed to this fishery (or should be committed due to my focus on this fishery).  I live for the good days and still love fishing even on the bad ones.  I do love that the fishery still makes you earn it.  

  12. I have 2 cabelas depthmaster reels I'm selling together @ $90 shipped.

     

    - Depthmaster Gold DMG45 with 1000 ft of 30# mason 7 strand plus enough backing to make the spool full.  Wire is 3 years old.  The reel is lightly used, it sat in a closet for a while then was put on an extra rig and used once or twice a season the past 3 years as I prefer my braid diver rig.   Reel capacity 20#/580yds  25/430  30/330

     

    - Depthmaster II DM30a - New never used  reel capacity 15#/510  20/420  25/310

     

    I prefer to sell together.

    PM me if interested.

     

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  13. 4 hours ago, HB2 said:

    I'm just looking for a cheap way out to get some sort of gauge of speed to satisfy my doubts when I'm not hooking up in my small boat which has been a lot this spring . 

     

    I think I'm  going to buy a new depth finder for my big boat and put the old one on my little boat which has a surface speed probe. 

     

    I've done very well in my small boat without having speed for years but this year has been tough . But that has been the norm this year . 

     

     

    That would work.  When I started back trolling with a small boat and no fish hawk I had a GPS speed reference on my Ipilot that I was using as a poor mans autopilot.  best you can do is have some sort of speed reference gps or water speed and use that with your best judgement on cable angle etc from there.

  14. Quick update I went with the Garmin reactor 40 linked to a garmin 7610xsv , overall happy need to play with a little works great in calm conditions, only negative is if wind is blowing and catches bow it over corrects itself over and over again and has a hard time leveling off but that might be the nature of the beast.


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    How rough and how bad is the over correction?..asking as interested putting something like that on a fishmaster 196. I have to believe some is nature of the beast and to some extent variable turning (within reason) is goos for fishing but not if it messes with your trolling spread of course.

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  15. Courtesy on a busy ramp is an alternate merge scenario.   you go....i go....in or out.  Just know how to launch / pull your boat quickly.   Use the unused dock/ramp when possible.   If its busy, do any adjustment you want before you launch or after or after you pull.  Intended speed / intention to be fast or care to be fast will be met with more patience than don't give a crap slow.  Rigging at the dock is a dick move (if in the way)  as is unrigging or running to the bathroom.  Load your gear before you put in.  Unload after you pull (if the ramp is in any way busy) Treat as you wish to be treated....simple.   If you are new, learn on off hours.  If you haven't run the motor in forever, an active ramp isn't the place to figure out of the boat runs.   This doesn't always happen but those are the rules.  

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