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Here's a question. How far would you reckon I should be able to cast this bait, in ideal conditions?

This was my thought, but what else would you use?

I always thought the line should be coming off the top side of the spool when filling the reel. Maybe that's my issue...

So I use a FG knot. I do a fairly lengthy leader, not long enough that mainline doesn't start to come off during the cast. I don't seem to have this problem on other spinning combos I have. I'll try respooling with a 10lb braid main line to a 10lb fluro leader. Fill the spool on the reel and that should work in theory, correct?

I think I could cast maybe 8-10ft

Sup all, I picked up a Zillion 7'6 ML spinning rod last season I can't remember what reel impaired it with but I only got to use it I think twice before the season closed last year. Anyways it was purchased to throw a 3/16 ish sized small swimbait or underspin but it really didn't cast it very far. Anyone know why this might be? I feel like it might be my line choice. I did braid to fluro on it and again I can't remember what size of braid or fluro I used but let me know what you guys think could help improve my casting distance. Thanks! Greg

So good news the unit and card are both functional we just got sold a Navionics card that only works on Garmin units. The store we bought it from locally had a decent sale on them and didn't train there staff that although Navionics works on HB they have specific cards, not just a one size fits all if you will. Luckily the store manager was aware it was their own fault and let us return it.

Yea that's what I think as well cause my unit definitely doesn't give me Navionics as an option. I wonder if I should try updating the HB unit? I got it installed about a month ago and they did the setup and updates for me, so I was told.

Thanks I'll give that a try. I know I've chose the XD source but maybe I just didn't give it enough time to load??

Sorry for the confusion, but yes I can see a map and my location but there is no details on the map. Just a puddle of blue. GPS does work. I've tried powering it up without the chip then inserting the chip and still no mapping details. So can I ask what you select for the card? In my chart source option I get "auto" "XD something" and "humminbird basemap" as my options. Just to see I've tried each one and still no details on the water.

So yea I did this, and the subscription thing seems like it's more for updates and use of their app. Also seems like it's mostly for Garmin products you can load all your different Garmin products on the app. The subscription in my opinion shouldn't really affect my problem. But I have registered and everything for the subscription anyways just to make sure. However the helix even though it says on the box it has wifi it actually doesn't so you can't really connect the app to the helix unit. I guess I will have to get in touch with either company and see what they say.

Hey all, So I got a new helix 9 Si g4n unit over Christmas. I'm in southern Ontario Canada so bass season just opened for me yesterday. We decided to go with the navionics+ map card because multiple salesman from different fishing stores all seemed to recommend or at least lean to it. Maybe cause it's better for where I live? Anyways our problem is the card doesn't seem to load. I plug it into the slot and on the screen it says card encrypted or enabled successfully but when I'm over a body of water it doesn't really change at all. I'm doing this from my driveway, I didn't think it would matter if the boat was actually in the lake I've zoomed in on, maybe it does? Anyone wanna help me figure out how to get the map card to work? Thanks

Hey y'all, So I got a pretty amazing gift this year at Christmas from my father in-law. He gave $400 gift card to bassproshops. Unfortunately where I live BassPro is t my favorite fishing tackle shop nor even my closest. I live in southern Ontario, Canada and my only BassPro is more then an hour away and the online site has very little on it. Seems like the US stores are far superior. That being said I still need to figure out what to get and I've had a few things come to mind. 1) big / bigger then magdraft swimbaits or a glide bait. I've not got into this game pretty much cause of the price of these baits but now maybe I can get into it. Any suggestions on a starter bait? 2) BFS - I am very intrigued by this trend and figured maybe now I could get myself a rod/reel combo and give this a try but I'm worried my BassPro won't have any stock on rods or reels cause the website shows nothing. But I still want to go to the store and see for myself so which rod/reel would people suggestion for a first timer?(curado BFS?) 3) terminal tackle/line - then I thought maybe I should just get a bunch of terminal tackle, some storage and or bulk line? 4) this is a long shot but for xmas me and my dad gifted ourselves with a new humminbird helix 9. We only have a very old Lowrance unit that doesn't really work so we decided to upgrade. We are planning to mount this new unit at the steering wheel consol so I thought what if I got another unit to mount up at the trolling motor. Downside would be the amount of extra money I would have to add in to do this so that might be too expensive for me at this time. Anyways I still have to go make the drive to visit the store in person but I kind of wanted to have somewhat of a plan before I went and was hoping some people could share their opinion to help me spend this wisely instead of just getting another rod/reel combo or a bunch of baits. I already have a mountain of tackle and for the type of fishing I do I have more then enough rods and reels already. Thanks Greg

So I should go with which card....... Again please remember I'm in canada

Awesome tips man thank you! So I ended up getting us the humminbird helix 9 mega si+ g4n. It was seemingly the best deal for me where I live. It was $800 off so it was more then we wanted to spend but it was only a couple hundred more then the 7 so why not get the bigger screen. Now my question is should I get the humminbird map card or go with navionics? I was told by the guy at the store navionics is slightly better in that they update there maps more frequently (keep in mind I'm in southern Ontario Canada). Anyone wanna weigh in on what mapping card I should go for?

Thanks all for the words of advice! Definitely helped me. Search continues but I think I've found my path!

Yea we are going to most likely go for the Minn Kota, so we are currently looking at the hummingbird helix 7 seems to be at the top of our list. Neither of us really know what to look for in terms of technologies included that make one version a better value then the other. Feels like there's multiple versions of a hummingbird helix 7, so it's hard to know what's the best unit for what we want now and possibly in the future. I know there's tons of options out there, that's why I'm asking for help! 👍

Hey all, My dad and I are looking to upgrade our fish finder and maybe on Black Friday depending on the pricing. We have an old aluminum boat, nothing fancy so we're not looking for the biggest screen, latest technology. We are looking for something of good value and does a decent job for a couple guys who go out once a week or something like that. We do want it to be able to connect to a trolling motor (we currently don't have a trolling motor that is compatible with a unit but that's in the future plans). We want GPS and mapping, and a good view of the lake contours. We live in Canada so I think we have to buy a seperate card with lakes on it, seems like most units are only made with US lakes built in. Anyways let me know if there's anything else I need to provide to help narrow my search. Our budget is hopefully around $750 CANADIAN.

I found at my local shop a 13 fishing omen black 3, 2 PC 7'3 M. It's regular $179 on for $89. Anyone got anything to say about this line of rods?

So just to be a bit more clear I'm definitely going spinning with this as this will mainly be for a 2.5" - 3" underspin. 1/4oz pretty much. Again I'm in Canada so I don't really wanna order this online cause shipping and boarder charges will blow this budget.

Yea I've heard that new Shimano reel is supposed to be legit. So many choices! I'm looking at that 13 fishing fate, it's available at my local shop where I am in Canada my local stores don't have Ark, Dobins etc

I just found the slx M at 3/16 - 5/8 on FB marketplace for $85 brand new! Might go for it

Again remember I'm in Canada here by I'd like to keep it around $200 for the combo. I could be talked into spending a touch more if it really makes a difference.

Yea your very right on this one. So let's say this is more for a 2.5" to maybe 3-3.5".

This sounds like what I'm looking for. Your setup can still cast a small underspin a decent enough distance?