Jump to content

guffins fisherman

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    566

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by guffins fisherman

  1. guffins fisherman
    Even better. Put in a main switch between the fuse block and batteries. By doing so, you eliminate possibly leaving something on and killing the battery/batteries. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  2. guffins fisherman
    I put a Garmin Echomap Plus 94 on my Shamrock with a GT-51M transom mount 'ducer. Everyone says transom mounts don't read well on inboard boats. On plane there is some interference, but I can still see fish, bait and bottom. At trolling speed it looks like I am in demo mode it is so clear. I could not be happier with this unit. I love the hybrid touch/programmable soft button option on this unit. The touch option is lockable with a push of a button so clients don't mess up my settings, etc. Very intuitive interface and quick to move about the settings. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  3. guffins fisherman
    I have heard and seen from many people that insufficient juice will put a Cannon downrigger in the hurt locker. Dropping with the motor, is not so bad, but the draw on the way up will fry a board if the charging system is not up to the task. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  4. guffins fisherman
    I think a saw a NIB Mag 5 ST at Woody's this AM. Add the extendable boom to it, which I think they have, and you've got at least one Mag 10. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  5. guffins fisherman
    $41,900 on their website. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  6. guffins fisherman
    IO? Does the engine rev up, but won't go anywhere? If so, a little more complicated. Sounds like your cable end at the carb is loose, off or broke. One cable shifts her into gear, another advances the throttle in gear. Take a look at the carb or throttle body to see where the cable terminates. It may be obvious. If not, maybe the same is true at the controller end. You can pull it off to look and see, but don't take it apart unless you are confident in putting it back together. They are full of springs and stuff that must go back together correctly. The problem may be obvious in the back of the controller. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  7. guffins fisherman
    My Elite 7 Chirp used to pull this same crap. It's only purpose is my chart now. My Lowrance Ice pack does the same thing when hole hopping. I just think their 'ducers are just too finicky. I think it has somehing to do with bubbles, turbulence, speed and how the machine interprets what the 'ducer is sending to it. Much the same way it wouldn't read shallow water. Just a PITA So I went to Garmin. Much better. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  8. guffins fisherman
    Just a quality clip at end of floro leader. Swivel or bead chain between main line and floro. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  9. guffins fisherman
    There is. The Fishing Hot Spots maps show all of this stuff...if you can find one. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  10. guffins fisherman
    Launch at Henderson. Run to Shipping Lane or Mountain. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  11. guffins fisherman
    Plain pledge is best for isinglass. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  12. guffins fisherman
    I know someone that fished the Lane this week, and did not hit 'em real good. A few fish came to the net, but not great numbers for the ride out there.
  13. guffins fisherman
    A couple things to consider with braid for dipsies: 1. Fleas usually stick to the braid worse, but then again they stick to wire and mono too. 2. The thicker the line, the better. Even though a lighter braid will hold the pull of a mag dipsy just fine, a heavier, say 65# braid is thicker and maybe the fleas won't adhere as badly. I am using 65# PowerPro and have really good luck with it as far as fleas. They are there, but manageable. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  14. guffins fisherman
    Yes. LakeVu does cover Lake Ontario. The Garmin BlueChart does too, but it lacks detail in some of the bays. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  15. guffins fisherman
    Garmin units with the LakeVu built in are really nice. The echomap plus units are hybrid touch and have programmable soft keys you can make bring up any screen you want automatically. You do get bells and whistles, but the new Garmin stuff is just really nice.
  16. guffins fisherman
    Great Lakes Planers makes some really nice, stout and customizable arches. He can/will make or customize to anything you want. This is a local business(Three Mile Bay, NY) and knows what we need here on Lake Ontario. www.greatlakesplaners.com
  17. guffins fisherman
    If I remember, you bought a Proline 231 with a 5.7 that needed to be rebuilt? 42 MPH would be a little faster than factory spec for that boat. Maybe you just need to dial back the carb a little. Maybe you've already done that. Just a thought. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  18. guffins fisherman
    I see. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  19. guffins fisherman
    One thing I have always wondered about hydraulic steering on the main engine and trolling with a kicker. I assume there must be some form of hydraulic pump to move the Seastar cylinder. I, maybe falsely also assume the pump is powered by the big engine. If someone is using just the kicker, how does the Seastar get it's power to steer? Maybe a stupid question. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  20. guffins fisherman
    I have only been out opening day. Worked both shores of BRB. Pillar side was a parking lot. Sacketts side from Mill Creek to buoys produced a lot of bites but had trouble keeping them buttoned up so can't say what they in fact were. Managed two. A friend went out next day, same spot and never tipped a rod. I think in general it was spotty in the bays. A few here and there. The guys that always, get 'em, got a few. Others really struggled. VERY cold water except for mouth of BR.
  21. guffins fisherman
    What's the asking price now? Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  22. guffins fisherman
    Yes, a 110V receptacle will work just fine. Two things to remember: make sure you have a fuse or breaker close to your power source with wire heavy enough to withstand the draw you'll have on it, and those big jons will run normal or in reverse. Meaning, if you plug in upside down, up on the switch will be down on the rigger. Simply flip the plug over and they will be right. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  23. guffins fisherman
    Pretty sure this one is sold.
  24. guffins fisherman
    Dipsys are easy. Just be sure to run them at like a two setting each side so they stay outta your riggers. Research how to adjust the weight and which way to turn it per side. As far as your lowrance, the navionics stuff is good. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  25. guffins fisherman
    Zinc is for salt. Magnesium is best for freshwater. Sent from my moto z3 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
×
×
  • Create New...