Jack

Hi ! Was wondering if I could use the same knot I use on my wire divers on coated cable if I scrap off the coating where I tie the knot to the swivel? (and still get a signal) http://www.lotsa.org/Wire%20Line%20Knot.htm Thanks JT

With Garmin depending on which model you buy will determine what map you get. The X41 has the US Coastal which includes the Great Lakes and the X31 has US Inland lakes .(X=screen size) I have the 541 whith the coastal maps and am very happy with LO charts. More then enought detail for the fishing I do. You can always add maps later if you like.

Looks like the dash wins! Thanks!!

Hi ! Want to pick temp/speed at the ball this winter . Was wondering where the best place to mount the display would be . On the dash or back by the riggers ? (18'boat) Thanks JT

Hi ! I picked up a Garmin 541 (no FF) I love it . Garmin is number 1 as far as GPS goes . I also like the idea of having separate units . Having a FF and GPS on a 5" screen is alot of info in a small area. I would be tempted to just buy a GPS and keep your FF for now. Good Luck JT

I run 2 riggers with 4' booms stright out the side of the boat . Would the triducer have any problem picking up the signal being 6-7' away ? Thanks JT

anyone been to Sodus lately ? how much ice is there ? Thanks JT

If I bought a speed/temp unit that uses coated cable . Under normally use how many seasons could I expect to get out of the cable? (I don't stack my riggers) Thanks JT

Hi! I was thinking of getting a Fishhawk X4 . Was wondering if the transducer would mess with my FF which is 50/200hz? Happy New Year ! JT

Hi ! I no longer use a crimp for my downrigger weights . After having more then 1 ball snap off at the crimp I now use the same knot as my wire diver setup to attach the swivel. http://www.lotsa.org/Wire%20Line%20Knot.htm Good Luck ! JT

I think if you want to soften your ride you may want to try Trim Tabs or a Hydrofoil . Good Luck JT Found this about props. A 4 blade propeller has more blade area than a 3. This increased blade area will provide better maneuverability on the low end. A 4 blade propeller will generally handle weight variations less noticeably than a 3. A 4 blade propeller will generally come "out of the hole" better. A 4 blade will run harmonically quieter than a 3. Because of the extra drag caused by the 4th blade, a 4 bladed propeller will be slower on the top end than a 3. A four blade propeller will have to be smaller in diameter, pitch, or cup to achieve same rpm's as a 3 blade.

I added a Yamaha 8 Hp High Thurst this year . Great motor ! I fish solo a lot and can't imagine not have the controls at the helm . Fishing Lake O between the wind and current you'll always be adjusting the speed . Good Luck ! JT

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/index ... e&Itemid=1 Some interesting reading on oil if your bored. I always try to run an oil with a FC-W rating.

Hi ! I had a boat with the drain hose and it works but very slow even with the oil warm . I like using a Moeller extractor and it's great for a bunch of differant uses . I just used it to prime my fuel system after I change my water seperator filter because I was having a hard time drawing the fuel up with the primer ball. http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarke ... xtractors/ Good Luck ! JT

Thanks Dale, glad the rods worked out .

Went fishing wed afternoon up the river . Thought we would try something different so we rigged one side of the boat for walleye's and the other for kings . We were trolling just past the old Spirit of Roch enjoying the graffiti on the side of it when one of the walleye rods fired . My buddy thought he had a pike or a drum on the line ,but after chasing him up and down the river with the boat because he was spooling the the light rod with 12#line with a fat 'A' we netted a nice 27# king . Fished a bit more up the river marking a lot of fish but no hits. Went to the mouth of the river and had 3 rip a NBK but they never hooked up . Was a fun night and Chet caught one of his biggest Kings on a bass plug and 12# line. (I think his arms still hurt today)

Nice catch !! Where abouts on the river are you fishing ? JT

Nice catch ! Hope to give it a shot Sunday. JT

Wal-mart sells resin in quart cans in their auto department. Worked good for me . They also sell truck bedliner in gallons , wonder how that would work for a boat floor. Good Luck !

Ditto on the 2 units . I have a 5" Raymarine FF and a 5" Garmin Plotter love the setup. JT

2- 10 lbs weights for sale, $30.00 for the pair. Pick up in Greece or Sodus call 585-233-0411

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Hi ! Need 2 -12# downrigger weights . Rochester or Sodus area would be best. Thanks JT

I have a Deka Marine starting battery bought new on 09/09 ( $99.99) asking $45.00 JT 585-233-0411

NEW PRICE $ 45.00 for the pair