CJ WATER TEMPS AND FISHING THREAD FOR FALL 2015 & 2016

[INTIMIDATOR]

I'm planning on attending if you have enough seats available. I'll be all ears, looking forward to learning and meeting some friendly people that enjoy the same things I do.

You're more than welcome...see you there!

[INTIMIDATOR]

Cracker Barrel has been notified....they actually remembered us...."oh yes, the fishermen!"
Reservation for 15.

[downtime]

It's time to put a new sonar on the boat. Must haves are GPS, Lake maps, CHIRP and down imaging. Nice to haves are side imaging, screen capture and the ability to save trip info to an SD card to view on the computer. Real estate is a bit tight so I'm looking mainly at 5" units or a one of the 7" models that have a more compact overall design. Right now I'm leaning towards the Garmin echoMap, Humminbird Helix, and RayMarine DragonFly Pro lines. The Helix and Dragon both have a higher screen resolution that I really like. I'm looking for any good, bad and ugly experiences you may have. Or recommendations for other units.

I bought the Lowrance Elite-5 at Cabelas last Summer and think it's great.Now I have never had ANYTHING like it so I can't compare it but It's a lot cheaper that getting scuba certified .

[crappiemax]

Only recommendation I can say is buy the biggest screen you can afford even if it means waiting and saving a little longer. In the long run, you won't regret it.

[fishabyte]

I saw a nice HDS - 12 that was accessorized with a nice Triton. I should be able to afford it around 2050.

[crappiemax]

I saw a nice HDS - 12 that was accessorized with a nice Triton. I should be able to afford it around 2050.

Then that should be your 1st plan.
However if that falls through you mentioned either a 5" or a 7". I have no idea of what your budget or income is so what I was trying to point out you may want to go bigger if possible. When you are using a 5" screen split between GPS & sonar that leaves on 2 1/2" per view. If you go with the 7" and spit the screen you'll have 3 1/2" per view (big difference). The larger screen is especially beneficial when using GPS and trying to locate a waypoint.
Honestly what you buy doesn't matter to me, I could care less. The advice I gave you was the same advice given to me a few years back when I upgraded my electronics and after using my units for a few years I'm glad I got the bigger unit.
Just sayin....

[INTIMIDATOR]

I saw a nice HDS - 12 that was accessorized with a nice Triton. I should be able to afford it around 2050.

I think I'm on the same timeframe...let's see...Dale graduates HS in 2020, then college in 2024...a couple more years of him sponging off me, say 2030, then a couple years to save up for the 17'6" Bass boat (dual power poles, 12 inch screen, 150 Yamaha)....I think I have you beat...I'll be able to get my boat by 2035!

[Lange]

See you all in the morning ..............Doc

[CrappieDreamer]

Great time at Cracker Barrel this morning! Not too many tall tales (if there is such a thing as too many).

Thanks for setting it up Brent!

[Lowellhturner]

My apologies, had to go into work today. Would have loved to sit down with you all again...