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Forum: General Discussion 05-07-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,172
Posted By Tom Anderson
The scene

The scene
Forum: General Discussion 05-07-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,172
Posted By Tom Anderson
So I’m fishing a Louisiana jetty a couple months...

So I’m fishing a Louisiana jetty a couple months ago, using a St Croix Legend Elite and Shimano Stradic; at least $650. I have a beach cart finely tuned and fully rigged with a Yeti bait cooler....
Forum: Strictly Fishing 04-17-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom Anderson
I use those all the time for trolling and never...

I use those all the time for trolling and never had an issue, even with heavy rigs and when snagged.
Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,148
Posted By Tom Anderson
I have a 16.5 Alumacraft Competitor with a 80...

I have a 16.5 Alumacraft Competitor with a 80 pound Ulterra. I had the most expensive North Star batteries you can buy in the boat. They worked well for several years but it would have never...
Forum: Boats 02-02-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,288
Posted By Tom Anderson
I switched to 36 pound 125ah lithiums for my 16.5...

I switched to 36 pound 125ah lithiums for my 16.5 Alumacraft 24v Ulterra. Previously had 70 pound lead batteries. Only difference is the boat feels lighter and more responsive. Not to mention I can...
Forum: Electronics 12-29-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,824
Posted By Tom Anderson
I’m super happy with my ionics too no more...

I’m super happy with my ionics too no more battery related issues in my boat. Can troll all day with my trolling motor. The Chinese make cheap umbrellas and plastic toys, and real space ships....
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,283
Posted By Tom Anderson
What it looks like with BT

What it looks like with BT
Forum: General Discussion 10-16-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By Tom Anderson
You are over thinking it. If you do a lot of...

You are over thinking it. If you do a lot of electric motor fishing, like trolling for hours like I do, then buy lithiums with blue tooth monitoring. On a calm day I trolled for 6 hours at 1.5 mph...
Forum: General Discussion 10-11-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,852
Posted By Tom Anderson
I run 125 ah Ionics on my 80 pound Ulterra. Took...

I run 125 ah Ionics on my 80 pound Ulterra. Took 80 pounds off lead right out of the front of the boat. No shoulder issues moving these things around. I can troll all day with them. No kicker and...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,308
Posted By Tom Anderson
Trolled 5-6 hours at 1.5 mph average and had 60%...

Trolled 5-6 hours at 1.5 mph average and had 60% left in my two 125ah Ionic lithiums. Expensive but I don’t have to fool around with a kicker either. I have a 16.5’ Alumacraft Competitor and 24v...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Posted By Tom Anderson
Owens Honey BBQ for sausage snack sticks. In many...

Owens Honey BBQ for sausage snack sticks. In many years of making a lot of different sausages this is the one that all different kinds of folks like. I add a pound of hi temp pepper Jack cheese to...
Forum: Boats 08-20-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,323
Posted By Tom Anderson
The Drotto difference is like comparing a chain...

The Drotto difference is like comparing a chain saw to a manual saw. Or a pull start motor to an electric start. You do need to get it adjusted for your boat and learn how deep your trailer should...
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By Tom Anderson
I’ve called them several times over the years and...

I’ve called them several times over the years and everyone I have talked to has done their best. Of course some are more skilled than others but they have always been courteous and I never had the...
Forum: General Discussion 11-11-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,403
Posted By Tom Anderson
Print them! I got a new trolling motor, graphs,...

Print them! I got a new trolling motor, graphs, a talon etc this year as a complete refit in my aluminum fishing boat. I printed every manual at FedX and put them in binders in the boat. Man alive...
Forum: General Discussion 11-04-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,012
Posted By Tom Anderson
I have 2 100ah lithium’s from Ionic’s for my 24v...

I have 2 100ah lithium’s from Ionic’s for my 24v Ulterra. And one for everything else. They are Bluetooth so on my phone I always know what % of power they are. My old batteries were Northstar...
Forum: Electronics 09-10-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,748
Posted By Tom Anderson
I put in lithium’s this year and that is what you...

I put in lithium’s this year and that is what you want. I can look on my phone and Bluetooth the batteries and know exactly where they are. I’ve gone several days of fishing and never plugged them...
Forum: Swap Board 05-30-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By Tom Anderson
Minn Kota MK2-DC Charger

I installed one of these DC chargers in my fishing boat, but only fish small lakes so never ran far enough for it to meaningfully charge my trolling motor batteries. If you run longer distances I...
Forum: General Discussion 12-19-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,071
Posted By Tom Anderson
Go to Camofire on the web and look for a Sitka....

Go to Camofire on the web and look for a Sitka. Get something really good and you can enjoy it for years.
Forum: Boats 10-21-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Posted By Tom Anderson
You guys make some good points; I was thinking in...

You guys make some good points; I was thinking in the range of putting a 75 or 90 on my tiller that’s rated for a 70 (90 with console). But I can see it’s not worth it, and realistically there would...
Forum: General Discussion 10-17-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,302
Posted By Tom Anderson
Hit the treadmill at the y and after 10 minutes...

Hit the treadmill at the y and after 10 minutes cranked it up to 71/2 minute miles. After 2 minutes I was fading big time. I’m over 70, but it was a real eye opener on what that marathon pace was;...
Forum: Boats 10-17-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Posted By Tom Anderson
I find this topic frustrating and silly and...

I find this topic frustrating and silly and here’s why; you can buy a car with a 200 HP engine and tear it out and install a 500 HP engine. People do it every hour of the day. Nobody thinks anything...
Forum: General Discussion 09-28-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,630
Posted By Tom Anderson
Big Water Boat Minimum?

My 17 foot tiller walleye boat isn’t reliable enough for big water fishing, like for the Great Lakes. If I had a brain I’d find someone with such a boat and split expenses, but I don’t. For those who...
Forum: Boats 01-22-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By Tom Anderson
Odyssey Battery Best Bet?

Will change out my batteries soon, and have read a lot of the previous posts on marine battery suggestions. I might be off, but the Odyssey Extreme marine batteries appear to be both the highest...
Forum: Boats 01-19-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 23,006
Posted By Tom Anderson
Different Competitor Setup

I have a 16.5 tiller Competitor w 70 Yamaha. Hull performs great at any speed. Of course I can get it to porpoise if my trim is way off. Note that I have both Nauticus trim tabs and a jack plate...
Forum: Electronics 02-17-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,196
Posted By Tom Anderson
Whoa!! Factoryoutletstore!! Be very careful...

Whoa!! Factoryoutletstore!! Be very careful with these guys. There have been some true horror stories on these pages about them. Last year I got a 998 from them, and that went fine. But I...
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