Bad Habit

Called Lowrance today. After waiting about 45 minutes the only advice they could give was to buy a new transducer from a local dealer and if it doesn't work just box it up and return it. Not exactly what I wanted to here but I thought that might be the answer.

Is there a way to test a transducer? I have a Lowrance x91 that doesn't seem,don't laugh, to mark fish (Wish I was joking). It tracks bottom but I haven't marked anything all year even when I'm around other boats that have fish all around. I also get the "pinging" noise transmitted through my vhf radio unless I turn the squelch WAY up. Can the transducer wire get old and leak power?I've tried every adjustment but no luck. I hate to buy a new transducer and find out that it's not the problem. Any one with a similar experience? Thanks, Rick

I know there are a lot of different products out to waterproof canvas but what is the best for Sunbrella. I did a search but a lot of manufactures say their product is the best. I guess I'm looking for some first hand experience. Thanks, Rick

5/2- Fished from the bay to about 3 miles past Hedges. went 3 for 6 (2 Browns and a Steelhead) with an additional 3 good size smallmouth. All hits but one came off the planner boards with Green or black stickbaits in 20' or less water. Tried out a little deeper for a while without any luck. Pulled lines about 2:00 5/3 Headed the same direction as Sat. Set up in 15' just east of shipbuilders. Caught a 8# to 9# brown 5' down on the rigger on a yellow monkey puke NK 28 before all the lines were set. Thought it might be a good day but nothing else until we were about to call it quits at 12:30. then we landed a 10# lake trout that hit a Michigan stinger, red with black spots that was on a slider. The rigger was set at 30 down over 40' of water so the lure must have been around 15-20 feet. Not a great day in numbers of fish but beautiful weather.

#30 lb flea flicker works great but be sure to use a good ball bearing swivel or you'll get line twist. Especially with rotating dodgers like Spindoctors, Revalators Etc.

Nice looking boat Fishman! I noticed your from Plattsburgh. How's the fishing on Champlain? My Brother lives on the lake in Plattsburgh. Never had the chance to do anymore than throw a worm off his dock and a little bass fishing but always wondered how the fishing would be with downriggers.

Name: Rick Messner Boat Name: "Bad Habit" Boat Make: 25' Regal LF Port: Irondiquoit Bay Years fishing Lake O: 20+ Mostly weekends

Any thoughts on the best brand of waterproofing for Sunbrella canvas?

Any one been fishing Keuka lately?

Thanks to all.

I opted for 10 awg because I'm only going about 5 feet. What is the advantages of marine grade wire besides carosion resistance?

Thanks Sponge, Do you think 30 amps is enough? I forgot I also have a wash down pump connected to the terminal/bus bar.

I'm doing a little re-wiring of my electronics. I am running my vhf, Depth raider, GPS, and an extra cigarette adaptor to a terminal block under the helm. Then a main wire (#10) from the terminal block to the Battery. The Vhf, Depth Raider and the GPS all have inline fuses. How big a fuse should I put in the wire from the block to the battery? Thanks for any input. Rick

I prefer to use "Lifecalk" instead of silicone. It seems to adhere to the fiberglass better than silicone and won't separate from the fiberglass over time. It can also be applied on wet surfaces and holds up longer. I usually squeeze some into holes before I put the bolt through. Just my personal preference .

I just lost $250 on the last play of the half. OUCH!!!!!!!

I'm pulling for the Cards but I'll settle for getting the final score on my super bowl pool. More $$$ for fishing stuff!!

I would be interested in 1 or 2 torpedos

A new job for my wife so I can afford the slip fees!!!!

I would also like to here some reasons people are against it. So far 10 people said no.

Just finished signing the petition. Hope it works!!!

I also got one. Thanks to the heads up from everyone I just deleted it

Thanks for the reply Jimski2. I am having problems with my fish finder "ping" interfering with my VHF radio. On a couple of channels, mostly 8, my squelch goes off every time the fish finder pings. I also don't seem to be marking fish or bait if I get into deeper water. I'm thinking the transducer might be bad, but that's just a guess. I wanted to get this re wired any way and am hoping it might help.

I'm having some interference in my electronics so I decided to re wire the electronics I have added. I was wondering what gauge wire should I use to do this. I have a VHF radio, Depth Raider, GPS, Fish Finder and 4 Big Jon downriggers. Right now they are all wired into a terminal block on the bulk head (under the helm). I want to wire them directly to 2 seperate batteries using Johnny Ray terminal connectors. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick

Fished early in front of the river from 20 to 40 feet. Took one 15# King on a green J-Plug 16 over 25 and one small Steelhead on a Bloody nose Silver J-Plug on a Slide Diver 30' back and 35 out. Picked up and ran out to 100'. Landed 2 Steelhead. one on a black and white Nk mag and the other on a red Michigan Stinger on a slider down 55'. Both fish came over 150' of water. Hooked another steelhead but lost it after a short fight. had a great day on the lake. Perfect weather and light winds. Made it tough to pull the boat for the season but won't be able to get out the next couple of weekends. Already looking forward to the spring!!!!!

Got set up at 6:30 a.m. Worked between 20 and 40 feet in front of the river. Took a king around 18lbs on a NK glow frog. 20 down over 30 ft. One other fish,a small Steelhead on an Apex behind a mountain dew Spindoctor 25 down over 35 ft. Off the water at noon. Saw a few other fish taken but not alot of action for us today.At least it was a beautiful morning to be on the water.