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Wouldn't dragging sticks behind a rigger, LC, copper or dipsey do the same thing and also give you the ability to fish any depth you want rather than be stuck with the depth the plug can achieve on its own?
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Another option to look at is Smart Troll
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I'll have to give the Raymarine EV-150 a thumbs up. I did a self install in 2019 when I switched from cable steer autopilot to hydraulic. The system works really well. I do about 25 to 30 fishing trips a year and the autopilot is engaged most of the time while trolling and also on long runs over open water without a hitch. If you end up with the EV-150 autopilot you will not be disappointed.
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the parts are probably inside. Should be a clicker paw and snap ring. Here is the parts breakdown: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0384/6645/3641/files/47LC.pdf -
Just a heads up. Do Not attach the line release to the tail of the weight as that will pull the tail off to one side in the direction that the rod is loaded on. If that is what you have been doing then that may be the reason your weights are tracking toward the center of the boat. -
Complaint about new style Shimano Tekota 600LC
stinger replied to nickihoyboy's topic in Tackle and Techniques
I had the same problem with Diawa Saltist 40LC. Diawa made a design change last year and moved the line counter to the top of the reel. I bought a couple of the new version reels this winter and that solved the problem for me. I still have the old version reels. They sit in a zip lock bag in the cabin and are now a back up reel. -
Looks like they are chasing the SMART TROLL. Same system in a new package. I wounder if there is any patent infringement.
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Rip for sure. Been replacing them since the mid 80's and have never had a outdated flare fail. Some were 20 years old. I save all my old flares, work great for smoking out wood chucks .
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Set your line counter to zero. Pull out the line until it reads say 20. Measure how much line is out. That should give you a good idea of THAT reel is doing. Keep in mind that a full spool will play out more line at 20 than a spool 3/4 full.
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I bought the Solas prop and installed it on my 2006 Mercury 9.9 4 stroke kicker. Had it out fishing twice now and am sorry that I didn't do something like this long ago. Although the standard three blade prop worked I find that this prop gives my kicker better performance overall. There is less vibration, smoother running and better throttle control with the TrollMaster. I have a 19' glass hardtop and run bags so the kicker will run at a higher rpm for better thrust and boat control. Top boat speed (gps) is 4.5-5 mph with either prop. I too thought my stock prop was just fine until I replaced it. At $67.00 from Amazon it is worth the try. Thanks AA for your recommendation. -
I bought two of the new Saltist 40's over the winter. I'll probably never use the old silver version again. It will sit in the cabin as a backup or a guest can use them if they want to. I would prefer the old Daiwa Sealine GL 47's over the silver wrist wacker. All those daiwa's are easily repairable.
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That's a real beauty . I see by the fin clip that it's a stocked fish. Anyone have the fin clip legend that DEC put out? I (we) would be interested in knowing how old it is. -
Welcome aboard Wes. Lots of good stuff here. The " Search " feature in the upper right hand corner will cut down on a lot of scrolling. Place a "Wanted" add in the classifieds for those rigger parts. You'll get a lot more looks there for what you are looking for.
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Thanks for digging that up. The only info I have on my stock prop is "P 8.5" stamped on the back of one of the blades. The blades are cheap enough to experiment with. I spend more than that on vehicle and boat fuel for one trip. I appreciate your help AA. Not trying to steal your thread cnyh2ofowler. Someone may chime in on this and answer your question.
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Times two on the hydraulic steering & Ray EV150, what Gambler said. Best friend you'll ever have on your boat.
