Capt Vince Pierleoni

I don't have any experience with chirp but my guess is its operating closer to the 70 like the hawk does. You will not get any interference from 200.

This is true Paul. Just the possibility of the "farm equipment" being implemented leads both the fish and anglers to gladly do battle with higher offerings. One thing to keep in mind with all of these tools is retrieve ratios do not always equate the speed that line comes in. Gearing and the size of the reel and handle can all affect line retrieval. As for utilizing floats, small toy boats, and any other tactic to avoid getting spooled, that goes out the window in a tourney setting as it automatically disqualifies the catch as its no longer attached to your vessel, LOL.

This is correct. I have run Fish Hawk units for many years on many different boats. If we are talking transducer interference the only situation I have run into is the 'bird 83hz transom mount transducer can interfere depending on placement. I have not had any issues with any 50/200 transducers whether thru hull or transom mount. There are some differences in transducer placement depending on whether the boat is an outboard, inboard, or I/O.

Thanks for posting. As usual, many still don't know this is up for comment.

Now THAT is art. An oil painting of a bowl of fruit, not so much.

Jason and Trish are in our thoughts and prayers. Thx Brian.

What Nick is saying is if you are going through the engine and updating/upgrading now would be the time to update to electronic ignition if its the old points and condenser. If it's an '89 I'd be surprised if it's not electronic but I guess it's possible.

There is a Suzuki dealer on Sodus bay by the name of Fowlers marine. There are also Suzuki dealers in the Erie Pa and Toronto areas I believe. I have no experience with any of these but it's a starting point.

Although not necessarily a dead forever, the 2 tournament concept is suspended for this season. The 2016 Niagara Pro-Am will be a unique 3 day event, May 20,21,22, 2016. Full field every day. Scoring system still to be determined. I believe the "open" division will also be 3 days.

Call imarine or Airmar to make sure you get the correct one, Rob. Not sure what that description means-"Depth only". Jacker probably knows but he wants you fish blind in the king of the oak series, LOL. In all seriousness, inboards should only have thru hulls whether the flush mount or regular with a fairing block. I/Os and Outboards can use a transom mount, as the signal will be less disturbed by turbulence on the transom in those styles. I have thru hulls on the Viking and transom mount on the Northie.

With gas prices forecasted to remain approx half what they were the last several years, there is no better time to "get your feet wet" in the exhilarating tourny game on Lake Ontario. It doesnt matter whether its a crazy bite or a tough grind, you will most likely leave the event ready for more. The friendships made whether built through teammates or competitors are what its all about. The camaraderie and sportsmanship is for the most part on display, wherever the events are held. Most of the top finishers have had their days in the sun and at the bottom of the barrel, but they will all tell you they learned the most when finishing the lowest. The seminars available today are great and helpful, but ask any regular tournament fisherman what competing in the events has done for their proficiency and ability to be successful on the water and I'm sure you will be impressed with what they have to say.

Rob is right IMO, the ML actions are just a bit sloppy handling paddles with or without fish on at the surface. Just for personal taste I like at least 8.5' rods unless is Spring shoreline fishing. Catch a King on a 7.5' ML rod and 10lb test--thats living!

I like the tilted element models which mount nearly flush to the bottom and eliminate the need for a fairing block. I don't recommend this model ducer on an aluminum boat however, only glass. Airmar makes transducers for the specific make of your fish finder as well as the deadrise of your hull.

My personal choice are the Blue Diamond series Okuma rods but for paddles in any of the lines go Med and not Med light. The Classic series has lots of glass and would suit what you're looking for Bruce.

The 1159 matched w/ an airmar thru hull is a killer Lake O combo.

Good call guys, that goes along with the theme of versatility your tourny has.