Doug N

20 hours ago, Doug N said:

Thank You Kwall, I'll call him in the morning. 

He called back just after lunch. He said they leave customer service to the dealers. I told him they are loosing sales because of that policy, people are complaining about it, a lot of us do our own work and could use better information than the generic owners manual. He said he was unaware of this and will pass on to his manager. I doubt they will change anything. So  I;m not holding my breath. 

Oh and the dealer I bought from dropped them and are selling something else, less than 1 year from my purchase. When I talked with them they referred me to another dealer a few hrs; from me. Won't buy from them again.

31 minutes ago, Kwall said:

Try this # Joe Worstler 574-831-7061 

I believe he the Service director

Thank You Kwall, I'll call him in the morning. 

Called again and let them have it. If they do not reply today I will go on a anti starcraft, starweld, smokercraft campain. I'll keep you posted.

Trying to get information on my boat. They don't return calls or emails sent to the only link they provide which is Marketing. I'm looking for wiring diagrams and info for my specific model. Am I wasting my time trying? Any suggestions? I'm about ready to sell the damm boat I'm so mad.

8 minutes ago, mr 580 said:

With trolling 24v better than 12v.   Minnkota Power Drive is 70 lbs in 24v and should be in budget.  Power Drive doesn’t offer universal sonar or foot pedal option.  If you want those then you go to Terrova and likely over budget.  If you buy a 12v, it is likely you would wish you got the 24v.

I was looking at that exact motor, price is right and has the options I would like. I saw a you tube video and the guy said the power drive are a pain to deploy? My boat is set up with a bow mount cord plug, do you know if that will accept 24 volt? I'm electronically challenged lol. When I buy one is there anything else I need to buy for mounting? 

I have a 2018 Starcraft/Starweld 16T. Fully loaded weight approx. 2000lbs. I want a bow mount with remote control and function to keep me at the same place. jigging for perch etc. and for trolling for trout inshore Lake O and finger lakes. The trolling motor guide say 55lbs thrust for my boat but I am not sure it's powerful enough for actual trolling for hrs at a time. Price range up to 1500.00

Caught a few Perch 6" this morning but nothing big to bring home. Try again tomorrow. Surface temp was 59 DegF so I think it needs to get colder before they really come in? Also trolled the bay for Browns but no luck.

2 hours ago, Sk8man said:

And during the Fall streams especially the smaller ones may have unsutiable waterflow levels to support spawning (and on the Fingers they may be totally dry) so the fish spawn in other areas near the shoreline or even in marinas.

Thank you SK8man, I was wondering what happens when the waterflow isn't happening. Do the Salmon do the same?

Fished Sodus Bay this morning, trolled around with a few different rapalas with no hits, not sure if the browns come into the bay. I used to catch a lot of browns in irondaqouit bay.

5 hours ago, jimski2 said:

Browns will migrate to streams as they spawn in late November.

Thank you jimsky I didn;t know that, If weather permits I'll be out there.

I haven't been out in the lake since the last post, soon as the wind dies down I'll be out looking for Browns. I have a small 16.5' deep V so I only go out when calm and don't go out more than 150' if the wind is down. How did the meat work that we bought? I haven't tried it yet.

I went out of Sodus this morning and nothing, not even a mark. Only fished 10' - 50'.

14 minutes ago, A-Lure-A said:

We took a few yesterday in 15-20 fow out of Ibay. The water temp was 63 top to bottom but the browns were there. 

What did you catch them with?

Good news, Soon as the waves die down I'll fish Sodus, maybe try some meat.

16 hours ago, FishHardDave said:

If you have an i-Phone at the Apple App Store or if you have an Android then the Google Play Store!

Thank you Dave. Guess I'm tech dumb, cant figure out how to get this on my laptop, Android phone or tablet. 

On 7/20/2020 at 10:20 PM, jlrjoz said:

I downloaded this app and didn’t realize it was an overlay option.   15$ /year looks like I may keep this on my phone 

Where can I find the app?

2 hours ago, Sk8man said:

Doug - most guys don't run dipsies off inline boards. The Walleye boards are fine for 300 coppers and 10 color leadcores with spoons. I have both types and started out with the TX44's and a problem with them is when they dive on you (especially with a large king on them) they are hell to get in even pointing the rod tip toward the water and I don't even use them anymore. The walleye boards or TX 22's suffice for most things. Dipsies are best run from wire rods of different lengths.

I ordered the Church walleye board. I have a small boat and normally fish 120' or less, I will use the planer with Crank and stick baits once the fish come back in shallow. Should work good for Smallies I would think.

I was looking at the Church walleye boards but wasn't sure if they would work with a dipsy. I'll try and find the 44. Finding fishing equipment is getting harder to find. Thank you for the help.

Any suggestions on what in line boards work well for trout/salmon?

Thank you, That's what I thought since 200' comes with it when new.

I have a Cannon uni troll 10 STX and need new cable. Anyone know how much cable will fit on the spool?

Anyone catching perch in Lake O? 

22 hours ago, 716SportFishing said:

Lots left Doug. 

Tomorrow I will be in West Seneca to see the grand kids. Can I stop by around noon? 

My cell  254-681-8116

Tuesday am. I'm headed to see the grand kids at 9am. If you could call me I'll stop by and buy some things.

Anything left?

I'll take a set. payment sent thru payp al.

10 minutes ago, Bnovoa3620 said:

Narrow end forward

Thank you.