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Some times the GPS would work ,then it wouldn't. Same with the fish finder. Then it might be working fine & just go off by itself. I would then have to restart the whole unit from scratch.loosing all my wpts. Each unit had a diff. problem. Even Lowrance support couldn't figure them out. I rerouted the wires, isolated them, did everything Lowrance told me to do. Luckily I took out the extended warranty or I would have been holding my hand on my a$$! After the 4th. one they said "Maybe We have a problem"! & I upgraded to the HDS 7.(which has been around a while longer) as I said I have had good luck with the Hds 7 so far, knock on wood! At any rate I would advise taking the ext. warranty for at least a yr. West marine did the exchanges with no ques. asked but I did explain to them what each unit problem had/did at the time.

I got a bunch of reef runners from them last yr. I think the most I paid for the big lures was $2.99 smaller lures were cheaper, they do have some good prices, like the old days! lol

I had 4- Elite 7 hdi units on my boat last summer could not get a good one to work, ended up with a HDS 7 towards the end of fall fishing about 4 times useing it & had no problems with it so far , waiting to use it this spring with fingers X - ed. As of now I would not recommend the elite 7 & would take a good look at Garmins. J m $.02

Lure prices are getting crazy. Spoons & stick bait we use to buy @ $2 - 4 bucks are now $5 - 8 bucks. Rapalas are higher yet! It seems like the Safe act effected the lures prices just like the ammo. prices! all is getting nuts. Almost cheaper to put gas in the trk. & boat ! lol

I have a Hds 7 Gen.1& love it. I was told the gen 2 is the same other than the gen 2 has touch screen controls. Also told the electronics inside are all the same from the 4" - 12" only the screen size is diff. If you need to buy the x- ducer separate go for an Aimar p66 ='s more power & better pic.

For sure, sometimes the shoreline winds up on the wrong side of the boat by the time the rigging is done!! big mess!

I run all my lines (mono & braided I don't run copper) the same length behind the boat/boards. No matter which one releases I just move the others out when needed. Also I run the deepest line/lure closest to the boat. When a line releases hold the rod tip high & let it drift in behind & across the other lines until it is behind the boat & reel it in. I run 3-4 lines per board. Boards are 150-200 ft out from boat./mast. When reeling the boards in at the end of the day drive towards the board you want to bring in & reel in the tow line (ez) instead of fighting the pull of the board. Just my way of doing things. good luck.

X2, agree with Rolmops, Also look on this site in the classified section there were/are a few good kickers for sale here. Long shaft/short shaft is normally a matter of 3"-4" unless you are talking extra long shaft (sailboats).

Old age is always an acceptable answer! works for me anyway. lol

Might want to check out "Brennanharbour.com". My brother & friends were there in late June last yr. & are giong back this yr. . They have tried places on the French river & weren't real inpressed. They go with an all inclusive package when they go. I beleive their costs were $8 - 1,200 for the wk.& they had pretty good fishing. Just a suggestion, there are so many places up there. Have a good time & good luck!

Maybe check out " hardtotop.com" might be something there you like.

Can park at state launch area, but I was told as of last week it was a waste of time 2 friends were there All day & No fish.

The guys at Johnsons country store that make the outdoor videos do carp with bow, maybe they would share some info. to you.

Do you still get the off to the side direction if this 10oz. plate is used or is that aspect lost? Answered my own question, just google Diver diggers & a u tube video comes up.

Why couldn't Slide divers be used for longer leads ? Can make lead as long as wanted. Yes/no?

Very nice video, beautiful country . Thanks!

Not sure if yours are like mine ,but if you take the rod holder off the mounting plate (1 bolt on underside of plate) there is an allen set screw up inside that is used for adjusting maybe that needs tightening up.