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I grew up to his music. I was a big fan and really appreciated how patriotic he was. Definitely does not seem to be the common theme amongst celebrities. As a young Marine in the mid 2000’s, a lot of the songs definitely were inspiring and hit home for sure. Same. I just watched an interview the day before (seemed recent) and thought he was going to pull through. The next morning I heard the news on the radio. I’m really not the type to follow celebrities, care to meet them, get autographs, etc. but he was one I would have liked to meet for sure.

Thanks! This is convenient to have in any case. I’m going to pick one up this weekend. Where I will be fishing I probably don’t deplete the batteries super low. Probably above 25% power. Now the river, that’s a different story. I like the idea of a cutover switch. I probably could squeeze the lithium’s in, I would need to figure out how to connect everthing. I’m not overly savvy with batteries, but I’m sure it can’t be too hard

I wish I could give some input. I’m definitely looking to get a new one in a year or two. I have a hero 3 silver + that’s still going strong. Hopefully the 13 solves the issue for you.

2011 F150– sadly no 120 outlet. They are members of the campground I’m an associate member. They do not own the campground.

Thanks for the info here and helping me get my terminology down. This makes perfect sense. I was going to wait to get my moneys worth out of the lead acids, but would it make more sense to get two lithium’s for my trolling motor and call it a day? The AGM starting battery could at least charge on the run which I could eventually replace with lithium in time.

So assuming 150wh per bank are we talking ~4.5hours of charge time? ((2000 watts/ (150wh * 3 banks))

Not really. I have two little kids and we stay at my in-laws campground so they can help us watch the kids( and dogs) while at camp. The less support we get, the less fishing I will do, unfortunately.

100% agree. I am not the type to figure anything out unless I actually do it. There is no replacement for time on the water. I will agree that instant access to information does certainly provide some tips. In fishing, I have found that there is no substitute for dedication, hard work, and perseverance. Definitely not knocking the post, I am simply stating that @Mobasser’s grandson likely checks all these boxes.

I guess by the title of my post you technically hit the nail on the head

Thanks. I think I’ll talk to the campground and see if they can make an accommodation first. Seems like every all the other options have a time and place, but will still be a pain in the butt compared to plugging in to shore power.

That’s awesome!

Sheesh. I guess that would work, too. And it would be quiet. Could potentially lock it in the bed of my truck and feed an extension cord through the cover. Hmmm. Mine would be in an overflow area so not in an immediate camping area, but I suppose on a quiet day it could be annoying.

Agreed. My intent would be to shut it off before quiet hours.

I already cashed 4 “checks” this year. I think somewhere around $300 total. That justifies the “boat investment” and generator, right? If I buy the generator like @WRB recommended, it seems like that will be the best option. Thoughts? I dont want to waste money, but I won’t lose sleep over a $1k generator if it allows me to fish more and get more enjoyment out of fishing from camp.

Does this make a difference if I have a 3 bank charger? I believe it’s a 30 amp charger and have a 24 v system for my trolling motor.

Do you think this would be enough to fully charge my batteries after a practice day before a tournament?

Any ideas on what type of solar setup? I considered this and watched a few videos on it previously but wanted to jump out of the window a few minutes in.

Maybe my two kids can operate a more industrial-sized one? That’s another good idea. Still will be a PITA, but maybe I can at least do this for my trolling motor batteries. I’ll have to keep my eyes opened for a different campground. It’s a trade off between city-like camping, high costs, and stupid rules.

I’ll probably go this route after I burn up these Lead acid batteries I guess that would be simple enough but the overall process kind of a pain. I’ll keep this one in my mind as I think about it. Thanks!

I camp often in the spring- fall, and would like to bring my boat for more than a 1-day fishing trip. The issue is that I cannot fit, nor am I allowed to keep my boat on-site with my camper to charge the boat. I am forced to keep my boat in overflow which has no shore power access. I would prefer to keep a cover on my boat, but security is not really a major concern (albeit I’m not one to take chances). I’d prefer not to get a generator, but I would consider one if that’s my best option. Does anyone have any creative ideas for charging my boat?

I came here expecting to see this comment. I was disappointed until now 😀

@GaryH Boom.

That’s what I would recommend as well. 12 lb invizx is my go to line if I am not fishing heavy cover and I had to pick one. It is great for techniques that require a semi-slack line (like jerkbaits and senkos ) and I find that the line is supple enough for line management . I use a line condition now and then, but honestly do not that that it’s that important with invizx (12 lb or less). Other fluorocarbons and higher lb test is when I use line conditioners. I like the what @WRB mentioned above about using fly line for topwater. Great idea.

Are you sure? I can’t even post a picture right side up.

I would recommend getting a trolley system, an anchor, and a driftsock. I used to have the same problem. If you want to fish a specific target, throw an anchor out and then use the trolley to position your boat to your liking. I only have a trolley system on the starboard side, which I can get by with 90% of the time. If it is extremely windy, take advantage of the wind by using a drift sock. I have a really cheap one that was free from MooseJaw. Just make sure you get something that is easily collapsible so you can pull it in in a moments notice. P.S. - keep a knife handy just in case you need to cut the rope for your drift sock/anchor line. Having a lot of line in a small kayak can definitely get cumbersome, so form a system for line management and you'll be good to go. Hope this helps. Steve