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    So I'm playing around setting up the new old boat, and come across a couple cool things. I used a Crappie Stalker from Driftmaster to Livescope the lazy mans way. I have clear waters here where I fish, and I'm using a 16 ft. long BnM PST to reach out to the feesh. I got tired of always holding the pole so the Crappie Stalker is perfect for holding the pole for me. I can reel up or down as necessary, and I can pick it up in a flash. I like this first idea.

    Second idea. I had a spot to install the livescope right next to the drivers seat on the boat. I figured I'd move it once I knew where all I'd be setting things up. So hmm, with the livescope transducer in the middle of the boat I noticed something. I could find my bait lots easier. The beam was wider (than when having the transducer at the bow), and also, I was able to use the trolling motor itself like a rifle sight. I have a remote to turn the livescope left and right (some may have seen my motorized contraption which I posted about earlier this year). I turn the livescope so i just barely see the terrova head on the screen, and then it's easy peasy to drop the line down just to the right of the trolling motor and see the jig. I also use a double rig jig setup now, which helps even more. I am set baby!

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    Another thing the Crappie Stalker lets me do is: I can swing the rod way right, and fish 16 ft off the side of the boat while moving fast (1.2 mph) though the water to locate feesh (whilst watching my bait on the screen as well). Then I can slow down, move the rod forward, and target'em. Love it.
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    Everyone is gonna be copying the trendsetter Slab and his setup now. Good job Ed.

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    Now all ya gotta do is train doggy to reel em in for ya!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie View Post
    Now all ya gotta do is train doggy to reel em in for ya!
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    Im setting something similar up on my kayak. I had to convert my ice unit to a regular setup.
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    You got all the bases covered.

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    SINGLE POLING
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    Add you a down rigger or a yoyo and you wouldnt even have to set the hook. Rofl

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    Awesome
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    Sweet setup


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    train the pup to bark on the bite , that would be the perfect gig , just play on the phone some and let the canine take care of the bites , perfect scenario .....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ketchn View Post
    train the pup to bark on the bite , that would be the perfect gig , just play on the phone some and let the canine take care of the bites , perfect scenario .....
    He's done that many a time. He watches closer than I do. He has also bounced crappie back into the lake off his nose too!
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