Gonna stick my neck out here...yes, the boat you use matters - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T05:00:16Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/gonna-stick-my-neck-out-here-yes-the-boat-you-use-matters?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A237419&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNice rig.....my father and I…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2420122012-02-16T23:15:08.221ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>Nice rig.....my father and I fished for years out of a similar rig and we had a great time and could go almost anywhere.....</p>
<p>Nice rig.....my father and I fished for years out of a similar rig and we had a great time and could go almost anywhere.....</p> I have a 15 ft Duracraft wit…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2420082012-02-16T21:50:48.507ZLord of the Fly , Rodshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LordoftheFlyRods
<p> I have a 15 ft Duracraft with a 48 inch bottom which I am going to have to redo the front this spring, I just added a bow mount hand control troll motor. That means I'm going to have to add an elevated seat on the bow, I guess 'l 'll look like a bass fisherman I dont like the name troll motor because I dont troll with it, I prefer to call it a electric boat positioning motor because thats what I do with it . </p>
<p> I'm lucky enought to have a certified Mercury mechanic as a fishing…</p>
<p> I have a 15 ft Duracraft with a 48 inch bottom which I am going to have to redo the front this spring, I just added a bow mount hand control troll motor. That means I'm going to have to add an elevated seat on the bow, I guess 'l 'll look like a bass fisherman I dont like the name troll motor because I dont troll with it, I prefer to call it a electric boat positioning motor because thats what I do with it . </p>
<p> I'm lucky enought to have a certified Mercury mechanic as a fishing buddy so my 35 hp motor stays in top shape. We are getting ready to put a new water pump in my 15 hp. tiller control that I use on my Duracraft 14 ft jon boat. This is the boat I use in smaller waters and on small rivers before they get to shallow in the summer. Finally when the river get too shallow I use my 16 ft flat back abs plastic canoe , with a 3hp gas motor or an electric troll motor on the back. A canoe with an electric is lots of fun , you can get instant thrust when you need it instead of having to pull a crank rope to start a motor. I'm adding a photo of fishing out of my jon boat showing another buddy what we were susposed to be catching. Hope you like it. LOFR<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078453177?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2078453177?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p>
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<p> </p> Ya that would be nice my Trac…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2419692012-02-16T20:56:44.233Zarthur colehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/arthurcole
Ya that would be nice my Tracker can take up to a 25 but with M-vill it would not work out .I would love to hit Round Valley now for some nice Browns. I might sing up for the water shed this year .
Ya that would be nice my Tracker can take up to a 25 but with M-vill it would not work out .I would love to hit Round Valley now for some nice Browns. I might sing up for the water shed this year . Merc great !I had a 25 hp Mer…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2420042012-02-16T19:54:06.096ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Merc great !I had a 25 hp Merc that was a great motor .Sold it with my Sea Nymph Pike Attacker boat in the mid 90's guess it was .</p>
<p>Merc great !I had a 25 hp Merc that was a great motor .Sold it with my Sea Nymph Pike Attacker boat in the mid 90's guess it was .</p> It is, indeed, idiotic. I'm…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2417722012-02-16T19:52:40.128ZJBplusThuyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>It is, indeed, idiotic. I'm tempted to just throw on a hitch, but with two years left on my power train warranty, that could be an expensive gamble. Will probably just bite the bullet and install the Honda tow package.</p>
<p>It is, indeed, idiotic. I'm tempted to just throw on a hitch, but with two years left on my power train warranty, that could be an expensive gamble. Will probably just bite the bullet and install the Honda tow package.</p> I need a long shaft. I went f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2418322012-02-16T19:46:06.000Zarthur colehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/arthurcole
I need a long shaft. I went for one! Can't wait to hit M-Vill for the spring run ( EYES )
I need a long shaft. I went for one! Can't wait to hit M-Vill for the spring run ( EYES ) only thing missing is a LIFE…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2418272012-02-16T16:35:25.151ZBill Rensihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BillRensi
<p>only thing missing is a LIFE VEST!!!!</p>
<p>only thing missing is a LIFE VEST!!!!</p> no Art its a short shaft 9.9…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2418222012-02-16T15:23:05.342ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>no Art its a short shaft 9.9 Yamaha for sure .I'll let u know when i get it going .What motor did you get ?</p>
<p>no Art its a short shaft 9.9 Yamaha for sure .I'll let u know when i get it going .What motor did you get ?</p> John sorry I just seen this .…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-16:2036984:Comment:2419882012-02-16T13:00:31.277Zarthur colehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/arthurcole
John sorry I just seen this .I think you have a long shaft you might need a short 15' shaft on that boat .I am all set up with a new 9.9 From Greenwood Lake Marina .She gave me a good deal. I will be set to go for the Walleye's come Spring time at M-vill.Maybe hit G-WOOD TO .Get that motor out and lets starte it up .Should I call before stopping by :-)))
John sorry I just seen this .I think you have a long shaft you might need a short 15' shaft on that boat .I am all set up with a new 9.9 From Greenwood Lake Marina .She gave me a good deal. I will be set to go for the Walleye's come Spring time at M-vill.Maybe hit G-WOOD TO .Get that motor out and lets starte it up .Should I call before stopping by :-))) It's probably a matter of eco…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-02-06:2036984:Comment:2393982012-02-06T23:07:39.431ZJBplusThuyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>It's probably a matter of economics. Most people never tow with an Odyssey, so they can sell it cheaper without the added cooler, and let the dealer network pick up some extra income for the dealer-installed option for anyone who really wants it. Plus, it probably gets them out of warranty claims for expensive transmissions once in a while, although I would say the "never-buy-a-Honda-again" flavor of customer ill will that would generate could not possibly be worth the cost savings.</p>
<p>It's probably a matter of economics. Most people never tow with an Odyssey, so they can sell it cheaper without the added cooler, and let the dealer network pick up some extra income for the dealer-installed option for anyone who really wants it. Plus, it probably gets them out of warranty claims for expensive transmissions once in a while, although I would say the "never-buy-a-Honda-again" flavor of customer ill will that would generate could not possibly be worth the cost savings.</p>