Gator_Bait

This thread has been going on for 10 years ( it's 10th birthday is next Thursday). There's 10 tons of info there...126 pages to be exact!

First off I would want two units, as Born 2 Fish mentioned. Second, I would want both units to have down imaging...I think. Not sure what the console unit can show in the trolling motor unit as electronics change almost by the day LOL. I would definitely get one capable of "driving the boat" and plan on upgrading the trolling motor SASP! I had a full setup on a previous boat that would drive the trolling motor by depth or previous marked spots leaving you free to fish. I never spent enough time with that rig to learn it entirely. But what I did learn was way cool! GPS Spot Lock is a must on the trolling motor! The boat I have now is an older knock around and just has a Lowrance 5HDI at the console. I need to add something at the TM.

Sounds like a sweet rig! I may have to get one of those rods to put my President on. You didn't say what size your President was. But I would defiantly get a real nice rod, maybe a Dobyns, and put the President on it. Unless the President has a problem, or too small a size, you probably wouldn't feel the need to replace the reel. Those are really nice reels, I love mine, and it's smoother than my Shimano Sahara. I think you would get a better "bang for the buck" by putting your money into a really nice rod. Just my opinion.

I've got an old spinning reel or two. Thought I knew where they were and went to the shop to get a picture...not where I thought. I'll run across them some day and post a picture. I did find a bunch of trout flies that grandpa tied back in the 50s. Also a couple of Pemco automatic fly reels. I have another in my "Fly Bag" along with the reels I use. I've also got 2 of grandpa's bamboo fly rods from late 40s or so.

We lived in Mission, about a mile from the river, for several years. Moved to MO a couple of yrs ago, closer to kids and grands, but go back for the winters and hang out at Poncho's in Progreso...lol.

Part 2 Also saw some casting deck mods on pg. 120.

Cool! Sounds like you're on your way. That's not bad to register and tag it, could have been a lot worse. I saw a cool idea for a trailer...if I can find the picture again I'll post it. Where in TX are you?

Probably 2010 or 11, when we lived in Baton Rouge LA

He's got a 10E...4' W x 10' L. That trailer is 3'4" W x 4' L. Not wide or long enough.

Ravox, thanks for putting this thread up! It reminded me of a Berkley Lightning Rod I haven't seen in several years. It's a 5' UL, great little perch, red ear, and crappie rod I kept in the RV in case we were someplace with a pond. I went out to the shop and dug in my "pile of rods" and found it! Also dug in my tub or reels and found the Pflueger Micro Spin I had on it. I'll put some fresh 4# hi-vis line on it and go play with the perch in the city lake 2 mi. from the house.

Is Diawa made by someone else? If FedEx ever gets their act together I'll have a new Diawa Fuego CT, it's 2 days late now. Don't know who makes it, but I have a BPS Pro Qualifier that I've used for several years. It has been a great reel, always smooth and reliable. On the handle side case it says "designed by Diawa" and has Diawa cast into the bottom of the reel foot. But after reading this thread I don't know if Diawa makes their own reels or not. Does anyone make their own stuff anymore? Oops...it wasn't the BPS by Diawa, it was a Cabela's Prodigy that says that. Also I looked at a H2O Mettle I'm about to respool, and it says Korea on the foot. It's been a good reel also.

Is Diawa made by someone else? If FedEx ever gets their act together I'll have a new Diawa Fuego CT, it's 2 days late now. Don't know who makes it, but I have a BPS Pro Qualifier that I've used for several years. It has been a great reel, always smooth and reliable. On the handle side case it says "designed by Diawa" and has Diawa cast into the bottom of the reel foot. But after reading this thread I don't know if Diawa makes their own reels or not. Does anyone make their own stuff anymore?

Jon boat to bass boat conversion on You Tube. You'll get a ton of ideas and how to videos. There are some shallow Vs as well as plain Jon boats, the ideas apply to both. I looked at doing one of those several times.

Trailer all the way! Besides, I have a 5th wheel hitch and 45gal. diesel tank in the F250 bed. Never seen an ad for a used one anywhere around. Found a couple on the web but they look to be from years past, or 1000 miles away. I'm sure it would sell very fast. I'm looking for a 10 ft. boat as my wife or one of the grandkids may go out once in a while.

I've got a Pflueger President 6730 5.2:1 that I've had for almost 10 yrs. Great reel, smooth, never had any trouble (knock on wood) in fact I just put fresh line on it last night. Haven't tried the others you mentioned. I also have a Shimano Sahara 2500FE 6.2:1 that I've had for several yrs. Good smooth reel, but I like the feel of the President better.