Erbyjoe

I have a chance to get this unit at a good price I want to upgrade to a color Gps I know this has a finder in it but I don't care.it will be a good back up if my main finder fails.But I have heard some good things about Garmin.Can some one en light me on this unit Good or bad and how are the blue charts that they use I have a lowrance now and the Nav chip.Any comment would be great.Thanks

Spently Welcome to the board. You have come to the right place these guys are great with info and advise. You will learn a lot by reading and asking questions. I know I have learn so much from here. I too have been on this pond for over 25 years and things have changed from the 1980's no more waiting in lines for hours to get on the water in august But the fishing is really great right now. The fleas are only bad when the weather gets hot then they come to life But I use 30 lb Andie pink line and they don't really like that stuff so they are manageable.The wire line rig is a must I use a daiwa heartland 9'6 dipsey rod a daiwa SG47LC reel spooled with 1000 feet of 30 lb 7 strand mason wire and you are good to go.You are going to need a good set of rod holders for the wire rigs. They also use a copper rig that is the hottest rig out there today but I don't have one yet so some one should help you out. As far as flasher/Dodgers the green,white 8 in e chip flashers are good also the 8 in spin Dr's in the same colors are a good start. then you need to get some fly's. I personally run Atom-miks fly's you can go on his web site and you can see for yourself.I think the best thing to do is go and read the past post on tackle and open water stuff you can get alot of questions answered by just doing that. If not just ask and you will get your answer. I think now is a good time to ask it's going to be a long winter I am by far not an expert here but I hope this helps

Happy New year to you also and to everyone else ONLY 81 DAYS untill SPRING :mrgreen: Fish ON!!!!!!!!!

Yankee Crocs :?: :?: :shock: No wonder you have to chase them down :mrgreen: :mrgreen: You don't have Clogs also do you????

Happy New year to you.Be safe and Happy

I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Xmas and enjoy the Family. I also want to thank the guys on a great Job keeping this site up and running as smooth at it has.Merry Xmass to all of our troops at home and far away thanks for all you do Merry Xmas to all

Mike sounds like you had some fun wish I could get out like that Have a Merry Xmas and be safe.

For spring I set my probe rigger first so I can get a temp and to also set my speed.then I set the other ones then the wires goes out I don't have a copper or lead set up yet so I'm working on that I find that I had better luck with a rigger bite at the Bar last year so I only ran 1 wire rig.In the summer to fall the wires are in as soon as we power down to a trolling speed as they are clicking away we start the kicker motor and then the probe rigger goes in and then the other riggers. ONLY 92 day until spring :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Clarke are you talking the original Atari or the Atari 5200 series and don't for get space invaders :mrgreen:

I think screwy louies in fair haven has them but not a 100% sure

I'm jealous I would kill to get out there but my $$ is kind of low right now but it sounds like a great time I have to save my time and $$ for the bar this spring. Maybe next year we can get a couple of boats out there my boat would be perfect for the river.But I'm with you three amigo's in spirit.Like what has been said take pictures and have some fun . P.S.There is still febuary and march of next year to go so you never know

I second what Rich has said.I have the SG47LC with a 1000 feet of 30 lb 7 strand mason wire on it.There is a site that you can go to that you can buy by the foot and get a good price on wire I think it is Mc Master something I'm sure someone can post a web site for you.I put some 30 lb braid backing on the spool before I put the 1000 feet on it will keep the wire from slipping if you get a fish that runs you all out.I also have 9'6 foot diawa heartland rods for 29.00.great rods I also put a twill tip on them you should be able to get a few seasons on the tips that are on them now but when you see them wearing down change them so they don't break your wire off. Heartland Rods http://www.marinegeneralcatalog.com/ind ... tail&p=563 Twill tips http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/store/Twili_Tip.htm I live in Mass and they use heavy 50 to 60 lb wire with Jigs to troll for Stripers.I'm not sure that the 30 lb would be strong enough when dragged over the bottom all the time.But What do I know :roll: I'm still in my learning stage after 30 years of trying to catch 40 lb Plus Good luck in your Quest.Make sure you have strong rod holder on the boat they put alot of pull with 300feet of wire out. PS the picture in my post is the set up I talk about

Eric When do you want us to call you Eric lagasse BAM !!!

Wouldn't this be great to see right down the street from your house Grab the rods and watters and off you go check out the other salmon article down the page some. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=876_1196841317

I really don't worry about the coated cable the SNT probe I have has a depth sensor in it so I get a pretty good idea where I'm at.My other riggers have just plain cable on it.It will effect The depth some what but I fish the marks I trust the meter to a point.You should join up on the Winni site good bunch of info about Winni and other lakes in the area.

Welcome to the site Danny. This is a great site for all the info you need on fishing the Big "O" I have cannons riggers on my boat scotty are also a good brand of riggers they are both very fast.I also have a furuno 620 fish finder and a lowrance GPS units on my boat if you can swing it buy each one separately so if 1 goes bad you at least have the other one if not Garmin has nice dual units I'm not sure about Lowrance they are having service issues right now. I run a Cannon SNT temp probe I like it but the hot temp probe out there right now is the Depth Raider nice little unit the replacement probe is a lot cheaper than Cannons.A kicker is nice to have in case the main motor dies at least you can get home and it will save you $$ on gas .I also fish Maine alot along with Winni in New Hampshire.Are you a member of fishlakewinni.com :?: Good luck on you new boat.

A new color GPS and Gas for the truck would be nice for the long ride out there :mrgreen: But what would be reel nice would be to bring all of are men and women home to there familys for the holidays and out of harms way so they can have a great holiday like us I know that is not possable but it would be nice. I came across this web site so if any one wants to send a hello or Thanks,or merry xmass it a free site check it out www.LetsSayThanks.com

How fast :?: :?:

YT where did you fish for these?

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.I also want to say to all of our men and women that are at home and in harms way. THANK YOU for keeping me and my family safe.Have a great thanksgiving and be safe.

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John Tell Bob to breing it on!! And have I got some storys to tell you guys I hope you got some extra time next spring.And I can't wait tell we ALL!! go out TOGETHER in ONE BOAT Right BOB