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Forum: Electronics 05-08-2023, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,312
Posted By mikear
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Lowrance HDS 9 on the...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 01-16-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,799
Posted By mikear
Abu Garcia Silver Max reels have a clutch...

Abu Garcia Silver Max reels have a clutch reengagement switch and are what I use, plus the price is right. If I was going to use these secondarily as a casting setup I’d get nicer reels.
Forum: Electronics 10-02-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By mikear
Depth finders and outdoor storage in the summer.

As long as they aren’t exposed to condensing moisture for prolonged periods, you should be fine. If you have a high dew point (humidity) in your area I’d consider storing them indoors. The elite Ti2...
Forum: Boats 09-22-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
Awesome! The green 6A wasn’t cutting it for me.

Awesome! The green 6A wasn’t cutting it for me.
Forum: Boats 09-21-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
My impact has full vinyl floor. Not sure if Lund...

My impact has full vinyl floor. Not sure if Lund still offers that?

Pros:
EASY clean up
Virtually snagless
Good traction when dry
Hides spots you didn’t clean up really well

Cons:
Hot -...
Forum: Boats 09-18-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
First boat purchase ever. Could use some advice

I have had Minn Kota with great luck on my last two boats, so can’t speak to other manufacturers. However, I do hear good things about the RealPro chargers, just not particularly the recreational...
Forum: Boats 09-18-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
Not in my experience. The smart chargers will...

Not in my experience. The smart chargers will stage the charge cycle in at least 3 stages and not damage the battery (unless they were to malfunction).

Bulk: Maximum charger current is applied to...
Forum: Boats 09-16-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
I routinely catch walleye early in the spring in...

I routinely catch walleye early in the spring in a few feet of water while spot locked. Obviously a different species, but it has worked for me.

I’ve had some form of spot lock since 2015 and it...
Forum: Boats 09-13-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
The reason I purchased a roller was the same as...

The reason I purchased a roller was the same as you’re thinking, maintenance. I hate jacking with bunks, therefore I got a roller. Lund does seem to offer a synthetic bunk upgrade option for the...
Forum: Boats 09-12-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
First boat purchase ever. Could use some advice

I have had two new Mercury four stroke motors. A 2015 90hp and a 2016 115hp. I’ve had no issues, do the maintenance myself, and they sip gas. Buddy has a Honda on his Lund and has the same experience...
Forum: Boats 09-12-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,692
Posted By mikear
I have a 1775 impact on a single axle painted...

I have a 1775 impact on a single axle painted Shoreland’r trailer. Painted vs galvanized in a freshwater environment really depends on the quality of roads you’re driving (I.e. lots of gravel) that...
Forum: Electronics 08-23-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,630
Posted By mikear
Really nice! Looks very professional.

Really nice! Looks very professional.
Forum: Electronics 08-07-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By mikear
https://beatdownproducts.com/product/flex/ ...

https://beatdownproducts.com/product/flex/

I’ve seen the beat down folding mount in person at the boat dock. Looked quality and the fisherman had very high praises.

The stowaway that you...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 08-06-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,473
Posted By mikear
Ted Kehde talking about the Ned technique and...

Ted Kehde talking about the Ned technique and retrieves. Kudos is given to Charlie Brewer for one of the retrieves.
https://youtu.be/qqGTzPt6TIQ

Drew Reese talking about one of the Zman Ned...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 08-02-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By mikear
Sounds like a fun trip planned. Good luck to you

Sounds like a fun trip planned. Good luck to you
Forum: Swap Board 08-01-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By mikear
Good luck to you. I love my older berkley...

Good luck to you. I love my older berkley lighting casting rods. Wish I could be of help.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 08-01-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By mikear
I have never fished for sauger. I fish a lot for...

I have never fished for sauger. I fish a lot for saugeye which is a hybrid sauger/walleye. Based on what you’ve mentioned, it sounds like they feed similar, minus the whole river part (I’m fishing...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 07-30-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,473
Posted By mikear
13 saugeye + 3 more lost at the net today. All on...

13 saugeye + 3 more lost at the net today. All on white lightning w/ 1/4oz jig, 8-14 FOW. Largest was a 21” 3.5 pounder.
...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 07-20-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,473
Posted By mikear
The Venerable Ned Rig

Doesn’t surprise me about the guide. Smallmouth and walleye love some Ned.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 07-19-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,473
Posted By mikear
I have some finesse TRD that I’ve caught a bunch...

I have some finesse TRD that I’ve caught a bunch of smallmouth on during the spawn. I agree, crazy color names.

Another bait I use is Gene Larew inch worm in “Morning Dawn”. Not durable but there...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 07-19-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,473
Posted By mikear
Our forage base is mainly small minnows, bugs,...

Our forage base is mainly small minnows, bugs, and gizzard shad. Not sure what is pink down there, but on overcast days it works really well.

I’ll have to try the loop knot, I usually use a Pitzen...
Forum: Electronics 07-18-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,782
Posted By mikear
Awesome! Enjoy the new toys and tight lines to...

Awesome! Enjoy the new toys and tight lines to you!

P.S. just tell everyone it was a rock bass.
Forum: Electronics 07-17-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,782
Posted By mikear
mhouge, did you have any luck?

mhouge, did you have any luck?
Forum: Electronics 07-14-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,782
Posted By mikear
Try this Click on the map on your HDS >...

Try this

Click on the map on your HDS > click “Menu” > “chart options” > “chart source” > click your file name for the lake.

Let me know, this should work, I’ve not used the Genesis Social Maps
Forum: Electronics 07-14-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,782
Posted By mikear
New owner of a used Lowrance HDS 9 Gen 3

Look at the FAQ. Maybe this will help you. Looks like you need your unit’s S/N and Content ID entered exactly how they are displayed on your unit.

3 points in particular

How do I register my...
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