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In my opinion. Don't under power. 115 Sounds pretty low for 1875. Changes the overall performance of the boat. That mid range power and quick plane sure is nice. You don't want a dog out there plowing the water. I'd say possibly safety issue, sure is nice having that mid power if you get stuck out in the rough stuff. And, sure is nice getting in and out in a hurry if you need to. It's nice running someplace in the middle of range at full plane and feeling like the motor isn't working too hard. My 200 Verado with the smart craft gauges trolls down pretty slow. Down to around 2.2 if I remember right. I'll actually use the big motor at times if I'm trolling shallow, calm, clear water. Its actually allot more quiet than the kicker. Kicker sure is nice. As the other guys say. Keep my hours way down on the big motor. Gas savings is noticeable. Having a backup motor also is priceless. A full day running around Lake O, trolling all day, I'd burn around 6 gal of gas. That's even running around quite a bit and going out pretty far. I think that's pretty good. Seeing and hearing the performance of the 150 on the 1875 Lund is impressive. Not too different than my 200 Verado. You'd save a bit. I would think the 150 with smart craft gauge would troll down pretty nice. I'd be happy to take you out for a run if you're in the Buffalo area.

I currently have a Lund Pro V 1875. Comparable to the impact. 200hp/9.9hp. Absolutely love the boat. It's a tank. Fishes any water or type you want. Had the Chrestliner Fishhawk years ago before the Lund. Not even comparable. Not a bad boat, but not comparable to the Lund. How it handled the water and waves mostly. Really got beat up. Felt like the bow could get swamped. (never did, just didn't like the ride when getting stuck in bigger waves) Never been in the Aluminum craft, but have seen them on the water. Seem to ride solid, nice layout. For best performance and resale, max out the HP and get the right prop upgrade from the start. Even though I don't often run wide open, it sure is nice having that mid range power.

I've had a few frozen off. So definitely watch it now. The Neutrogena 100spf sheer stuff works well on face. Not greasy at all. Holds up well. Protects well. Thinksport zinc works well also. Doesn't rub in as well, but works well. I see Neutrogena has a zinc based now. I'll try that this year. I've tried allot of masks The simms masks have been the best. Actually wearable and can still breath. I usually use those for those direct sun days with no clouds when sun is at peak. Hard to beat that. The simms sun shirts are pretty good too. Actually keep you pretty cool also.

Here's the shallow brown snap shot.

I currently use HDS8 Gen 2. I agree with the 83Hz comment above. Definitely cone angle. Also blow back. As for arc's, ping speed up high. Chart speed high. I wouldn't worry too much. Especially running deep. Just not enough resolution on the screen. You can try zooming in on the target range or run split screen. You'll only see those perfect picture arc's if they're right under you cone. I attached 2 screen shots. Both 83hz. One shallow, one deeper. I was on fish both days. Shallow was browns. Deep salmon.

I"ve had the cutco for about 20yrs. Send it back every winter for a free factory sharpening. Keeps a great edge all season. No complaints here. it's been a good one.

Last time out picked up a few on riggers/spoons. 5ft back. Thanks for the comments.

Black. Round.

Tough bite out there today. Out of Olcott. Dropped in at 100ft checking if any stagers are around and started trolling north. Marked some good stuff, but only one quick rip. All warm water moved in. Here's a picture of one that came up for a look at my rigger.

Thanks for all the comments. All make sense. At the time I was seeing this I was running 20-30ft back.