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  • Birthday 10/13/1974

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  1. guffins fisherman
    I know several/most guides out of Henderson do not regularly catch their limit in addition to their clients, of whatever species they are fishing for that day. As for myself, never intentionally. The only time I do, is if we take a fish before I can get all the baits out of the water immediately following a limit for my clients. If I feel I can throw it back and have that fish survive, I do. If not, then I add it to my clients cooler at the end of the day.
  2. guffins fisherman
    Totally agree. The surface speed from the hawk is negligible, especially where you are fishing, which I assume is mostly the Larry. Where you will find you like the hawk is the repeatability in your presentations. As I am sure you aware, the river has lots of swirls, eddys, breaks, upriver, downriver, etc. You will be amazed at what the probe tells you about your presentations down there. When they bite, try to repeat what the probe is telling you. If you have the X4D, even better. You will get the actual depth of your probe/bait and the temp it is sitting in.
  3. guffins fisherman
    Sent you a PM.
  4. guffins fisherman
    I’ll take the two Coldwater 203’s, if you’ll ship to 13601.
  5. guffins fisherman
    This may be a dumb question. What rotation is it, and where are you located? Matt
  6. guffins fisherman
    Honestly, I would guess unplugging the batteries after each use is not necessary. My X4D probe has been attached, cap screwed on tightly all season and it is going strong.
  7. guffins fisherman
    All Seasons in Pulaski had a pile of them hanging. I bought two, just in case. Thanks everyone for the help. I know I’ll get some eye rolls for saying this, but they really are the best mass produced ‘riggers. I especially like the softer stop upon retrieval. My terminal tackle hanging the FishHawk probe does too. This counter is the only problem I have had with them. However, I bought them used a few seasons ago, so doubtful Scotty will send me a new counter. Matt
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    Looking for part #2134 digital line counter for Scotty HP 2116 downriggers. I've called all over and nobody has one. It had some condensation all summer, and finally went bad. Matt.
  9. guffins fisherman
    Frequently, 110 outlets are used for downrigger power. They are cheap, easily installed and replaced, as well as the plug ends too. My guess, two being present, would be downrigger power. Chances are, they were poorly installed and directly to a battery/batteries and then the wiring was removed hastily at one time.
  10. guffins fisherman
    Not a cheap option, but the Scottie 2116’s have a lighted digital counter. It is faint blue backlight so to not negate night vision. Other than that, I can’t think of a cheap option. What about a cheap clamp on bench light? Likely kinda overkill though.
  11. guffins fisherman
    Never used a shoot thru, but have used plenty thru hull ‘ducers. It is a really easy job that looks bigger than it is. I’d say two days max out of the water if you are fully prepared with all your materials. Day one is prep and install. Day two is letting the 4200(not 5200) cure and routing the wire. Two days and you’re on the water getting great images at just about all the speeds you’ll need. You’ll be glad you made the leap.
  12. guffins fisherman
    They are def bigger on your boat, but the simplicity and reliability is unmatched. The 1106’s and 1116’s draw hardly amps on the way up so they can be ideal on smaller boats that are not carrying 2-3 batteries.
  13. guffins fisherman
    One word will cure all your Cannon ills: Scottie. The 1116’s are “slow” enough to where they don’t jerk the cable at all. Up or down. The 2116’s are wicked fast, but have a gentle stop at the top and can be set up to stop with the gear anywhere below the surface to make it even less abrupt. Are they expensive? Yes. Are they bigger? Yes. Do they just flat out work day after day, up, down all day long no questions asked? Yes. Are they simple to operate and replace seldom needed parts? Yes. Have I just left my ‘Hawk on all season and just run it day after day on my 2116’s? Yes. With that said, I terminated with the Scottie Surestop Pro’s on my winger riggers to make my stopper bead permanent. Made a huge difference not using the stopper beads on the wingers.
  14. guffins fisherman
    For safety and comfort, I would recommend mounting your riggers just forward of the vents in the gunnels. This will allow you to set them and get to a bite easily and safely. Then I would recommend mounting your rod holders(3-4) forward of the riggers, but not so far forward that they hinder getting on/off the boat, but forward enough to not hinder rotating the riggers, etc. Track is nice, but not a necessity. Track only allows for less drilling into your boat and easy removal/modifications, etc. I included a pic of mine that works really well. I have Scottie riggers now, but you get the idea. Dipsys go in the forward Cannon holder and occasionally a rigger rod in the aft Bert’s. The middle plastic Bert’s holders only hold planer board rods.
  15. guffins fisherman
    In my experience, a very fast ship out too. Thank you.
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