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A fun group for the person who wants just that little bit more out of there electronics or just has questions. A group of fisherman who know and enjoy there electronics and don't mind sharing and those that have questions and want to lerarn.

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Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2019

Waiting for some warm weather so I can mount them in the boat.

Purchased 2 new Humminbird finders. Helix 7 G2N and a Helix 12 G2N. Waiting on a new trolling motor. I want the new Ultrex 80 24volt but can't see the money they want for it now. Will keep checking on prices hopefully I can get one by spring. If anyone should happen to see any deals keep me in mind. Got my new trolling motor last week. Not all I need is warmer weather so I can get these things installed in the boat. Oh, and watching a lot of youtube to better familiarize myself with the 2 finders at least.

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LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI 70 Replies

This is such a great unit that ive had already for two seasons and yet each time i take it out on a trip i feel like ive learned something new. i will be posting hints tips and tricks and screenshot…Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Slip Sinker Apr 6, 2018.

Garmin Striker 7sv 12 Replies

im looking at buying one of these units strictly for the side imaging function. do any of you guys know of anyone that has one of these units or has one of the other 7" units from some of the other…Continue

Started by tracy willis. Last reply by tracy willis Jul 30, 2017.

Learning about and using the Hummingbird ICE 35 Flasher 10 Replies

Using the Hummingbird ICE 35 Flasher -bottom to topHow transducers work-easy assembly see Manual pgs1-16 manualUsing Simulation modeTo use simulation or demo mode ,Push in top knob and turn bottom…Continue

Tags: in, top, b, push, mode

Started by John Sheehan. Last reply by John Sheehan Dec 20, 2016.

Auger Attached To Power Drillon 14 Replies

Anybody ever use these conversion kits? The manual augers are beginning to hurt my shoulders, arthritis in each, and I'd like to go to some kind of power auger. I can't afford to spend $400 or $500…Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli. Last reply by Bruce Tomaselli Dec 18, 2016.

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Comment by John Sheehan on January 5, 2015 at 1:38pm: I hear ya Dick ,watched two you tube videos and one guy says he has no clue the other guy didn't mention it .There must be some sort of option add on ya have to pay extra for but curious that you and I cant find any info on the quizzical middle plug in a 40 page manual !

Comment by dick tabbert on January 5, 2015 at 1:34pm: John I even look in the owners manual and didn't see anything. One is for the transducer and the other power now a clue what the third slot is for.

Comment by John Sheehan on January 5, 2015 at 1:28pm: This is the Unit I use on the ice .This will be my 3rd season with it .My flasher unit, pictured here , is a Humingbird ICE-35 Tri-color ,costs $300.00.Very useful for ice fishing as it saves me energy by preventing me from cutting unproductive holes and giving up a fish hole too quickly. It tells me if there are fish there or not .Fish show up as moving targets either coming in from the side of the transducer cone or coming up off bottom and the color yellow and Green show that .If it's your lure it will show up and you can see the dropping green line representing your offering. The unit is very sensitive and even shows a small barrel swivel or tiny ice fly. You are way more mechanical minded than I am and think you would be better than me at using it after one try . The trick is to adjust the sensitivity so it shows a clear reading of bottom and your lure .Hard bottom is a wide red mark and wide yellow or green is softer bottom . Quick flashing moving targets are active fish ,that's exciting to see .Fish moving slower show as a slowly moving line and not much flashing .Using this unit help me quickly find the zone to put and work my bait at . I learned to use it first watching a you tube video ,then reading sections of the manual from the hummingbird site and finally getting out on the ice and seeing fish rise to my lure and catching them . Its my second ice season with this unit . Hummingbird ICE 35 .Goes for a bout 300 bucks and has a simulator mode that helps you learn about the unit before getting out on the ice . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqBwC_w71dA

This video doesn't answer the question I have :What's the Middle input on the back of the Unit for ? Leo may have taken a stab at an answer before but I cant recall. The left input is for battery and the Right input is for the Transducer .

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 20, 2014 at 4:05pm: You're right Ken.

Comment by Slip Sinker on November 20, 2014 at 6:48am: The statement has been around a long time “10 percent of the lake holds 90 percent of the fish and 10 percent of the anglers catch 90 percent of the fish” ive been quoting this statement ever since the days of carrying a rolled up copy of fishing facts magazine or in fisherman in my back pocket wandering through the halls of high school. I’ve quoted that statement a lot. How many times back in the day have you rowed out to your favorite spot cast your favorite lures and came back skunked or empty handed? Many times for me back in the eightys and 90s. you said “they were not biting today”… well how did you know you weren’t on the fish . Were they there in the first place? For all you know you were fishing the 90% void. Things have changed that 10% we accepted as a given of anglers catching 90 % of the fish has grown … by how much? Don’t know but I believe it is significant. Today’s electronics puts you on the fish … not in the ball park… but in the hall closet. It is that precise. Don’t see fish at the favorite spot… don’t waste a lot of time fishing there. The longer the time you are fishing “on the Fish” the better chance of you producing. These electronics are available to everyone at very reasonable cash outlay. To go along with these fancy gadgets just requires a little knowledge behind their use.

Comment by dick tabbert on November 16, 2014 at 2:53pm: Also would add now is a good time for them deeper weed beds because as they die off they will consume the oxygen instead of making it and that spot will be almost void of fish. It A good idea to fish deep green weeds if you can find them they give off oxygen.

Comment by dick tabbert on November 16, 2014 at 8:56am: Carl I don't know if that is a true statement but I think It has some merit to it. When I say that I meant I believe that they do congregate it may be 10 percent or even more. It all means its a deduction game or addition. 1st in my thoughts being oxygen concentration. Then the thermocline as they adjust to that proper temperature. Then we have cover which will bring around the last fulfillment food. So if all the needs are there indeed that may be in 20 percent of the water but we do know the the fish are not in all the body of water all of the time.

Comment by Slip Sinker on November 16, 2014 at 7:57am: i think they adjusted those figures recently Carl too.... 10% of BOW holds 90% of the fish... and now 50% of the fisherman catch 90% of the fish. they upped to 50% from 10% because of the tremendous advances in the electronics and the knowledge base here on BIGBLUEGILL.COM. ;)

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 16, 2014 at 7:21am: That's about right Carl.

Comment by carl hendrix on November 15, 2014 at 10:54pm: I have heard it said many times fish gather in 10 percent of the water; most times. and 10 percent of the fishermen- find them!!