Thread: Random posts and thoughts...

Sounds like I got one more trip to Muskegon Lake, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Then winterize it....
Maybe.

At least one more trip

There are a few of you hard core fisherman that need to invest in heated garages.

Jimmy: Were staying home this winter. Daughter is having some health issues. I do plan on ice fishing this winter. Lakes around here ar froze over now. Looks like we'll be fishing by Thanksgiving. Did you want to make a plan to fish?

Originally Posted by wicklundrh

You sir are a genius. I figured out the other day that my wife can't reach the pedals on the lawn tractor. This is why she doesn't mow. The seat adjusts with a wrench. If I adjust it for her, I can't use it. Looks like I won't be mowing anymore!

Hey Rich, I have a little "Pedal Reaching Problem" sometimes. lol

Is Humminbird vs Lowrance a Ford vs Chevy debate?

i want to put new electronics on my boat for spring, and have been reading about both brands. I read a lot of people talking up their Humminbird units on one thread, then discussing all the issues in another. I hear the talking up, but don't hear as many issue stories, with the Lowrance.
When I look at online retailers like BassProShop or Cabelas, the Humminbirds seem to have noticeably lower customer ratings.

Does one have "Must Have" qualities the other doesn't?

I want a console unit and a front mounted unit.

What say ye? Ford or Chevy?

I have birds. 798c si units to be exact. They are not the newer ethernet models, but are tied together to share data thru interlink. I have not had issues with mine, but to qualify that, I also probably use their capabilities a lot less than most do so consider that. Jimmy and Kev both run Lowrance.

I also have lowrance. I've had the opportunity to play with both units and honestly they both have pros and cons. I'm used to the display of lowrance so the birds were hard for me to use. In my opinion, the birds side imaging and 360 display are more crisp than lowrance but lowrance seems to do more things. I've looked into the birds simply for their capabilities to link with the terrova i-link system. With this, you can use you fish finder to control the terrova, follow break lines, or keep your boat a certain distance from a break. Only drawback is the i-link break line stuff must be in the map software. My fear is the lakes I fish wouldn't have the right maps. Gary (fishing couple) has it on his boat.

Because of my familiarity with lowrance, my new boat will have HDS 10 at the helm and HDS 7 on the bow. The touch is nice too but I am familiar with the non touch.

Also, buy from bbgmarine.com as they are way cheaper than the box stores. I'll be ordering my new ones as soon as my boat cover and air ride seats are in and I can bring the boat home.... Cats out of the bag now!