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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

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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 dick tabbert on March 16, 2018 at 10:08pm: Man I haven't even got to use mine yet.

Comment by Slip Sinker on March 16, 2018 at 9:45pm: time to retire the Lowrance Elite 7 HDI!

Comment by Slip Sinker on March 16, 2018 at 11:17am: Hey that’s great news Allen… what model did you get?

I used a 1.5” ball ram mount… pricey… but it worked out

Comment by Allen Morgan on March 16, 2018 at 5:32am: It would definitely be a great way to scout out the spawning beds. I can see that as being a method used to rape that resource.

I just upgraded my sonar this year. Doesn't have side-scan, but it does have a downscan mode, as well as traditional 2D and a flasher mode, with GPS. Gotta figure out how I'm going to mount it to my kayak.

Comment by Slip Sinker on March 15, 2018 at 7:39pm: 20180315- anybody break into side imaging for b.gills recently? i need to upgrade soon... looking for some input

Comment by jim cosgrove on January 26, 2017 at 5:50pm: sprigs play into it for sure allan.many lakes i have fished in michigan and wisconsin are flowages as the lake is really just a large pool of a river or drainage system.not dammed just a natural feature.being farther nort the turnover happens earlier too.i usually try to determine where the wind has been pushing surface water to for an extended period also as it pushes the zoo plankton,minnows and everything that follows.the thermocline does exist and as David said can be a formula as certain depths can be eliminates even if there is structure,we always fish from shore in lake michigan in summer when the wind is west as it brings tthe cooler water into the shallows as the warmer upper layer is pushed across the lake to michigan.

Comment by Allen Morgan on January 25, 2017 at 7:11pm: David, thanks for that. I hadn't thought about lower sun angles. Although, the wind here is nowhere near as strong as down in OK. Yes, it gets breezy sometimes, but not constantly like it does in OK. I would have to plan my kayaking paddles by keeping wind in mind, and sticking to sheltered coves.

Another factor is ground water. The bedrock around here is mostly limestone, so I'm sure we have A LOT of natural spings in the lakes. That would disrupt the formation of a thermocline as well.

John, I had most of my luck fishing in 10 - 15 FOW, using a slipfloat, and presenting a tipped micro jig just above the submerged weeds. One of the lakes I fished frequently, I would see decent gills suspended just a couple feet below the surface, over the same weeds. I would also contact aggressive 'gills by trolling a small minnowbait, and hookup with a 'gill on a break into deeper water.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 25, 2017 at 3:57pm: 15-20 ft is kind of a magic zone, it seems.
Certain species and certain conditions take you out of that range.
But if you think about everything you read and your own experiences, well...that 15 fow seems to be a fulcrum point.
Add to that, intersecting structure, and it's starting to approach a formula....

Comment by John Sheehan on January 25, 2017 at 12:36pm: Allen-,Dave- 15-20 ' was a good zone this year for me in two of the lakes I caught the best fish in .May through September particularly .Shallower than that as the sun got lower in the sky or if it was overcast .

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 25, 2017 at 12:02pm: You guys may not be getting a hard thermocline on larger bodies of water up north.
Wind action and the lower northern sun may make it dicey
Just guessing.