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I normally launch at what used to be JR's but...
I normally launch at what used to be JR's but concerned I might have trouble with the lake down and especially since It would just be me. Anybody used this one lately or could advise easiest ramp...
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05-06-2016, 08:13 PM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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Got the replacement receiver from Minn Kota today...
Got the replacement receiver from Minn Kota today and problem solved. Really appreciate the feedback. I also have to say I was really impressed by the great customer service and technical help from...
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05-03-2016, 06:15 PM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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Hope so........I did verify the motor had power...
Hope so........I did verify the motor had power by releasing the shaft to activate the green System Ready light and even connected the foot control to run the prop. The plug in from the control board...
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05-03-2016, 09:37 AM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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Just had MK confirm from the serial # that this...
Just had MK confirm from the serial # that this is actually a Terrova with Autopilot, Universal Sonar 2 and 54 inch shaft and that the receiver (control board) I ordered from them does actually mount...
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05-03-2016, 06:47 AM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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Well......unless the side panels were swapped...
Well......unless the side panels were swapped they clearly read Terrova on this motor. Thanks for the input........going to check with MK tech support again today and have them lookup the serial...
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05-02-2016, 09:07 PM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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I have seen it that way too but on this motor the...
I have seen it that way too but on this motor the board mounts inside the existing right side cover.
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05-02-2016, 08:42 PM
Thread: CoPilot Help Needed
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CoPilot Help Needed
Recently bought a used Terrova that has AutoPilot and Universal sonar to replace my Maxxum. I wanted to add CoPilot so I ordered the remote from Amazon and the control board from Minn Kota. Hooked...
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03-01-2016, 05:22 PM
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Which boat ramp at Oconee and thoughts on storing boat at the lake
I go from Macon and usually try to put in at what used to be JR's there at Lick Creek on 44. Problem is that they have limited parking and are most always full up when the weather is good and folks...
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12-14-2015, 07:06 AM
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Really appreciate the feedback. Main reason I was...
Really appreciate the feedback. Main reason I was looking at the Terrova over the Powerdrive is because of the foot control being more like what I am used to on the Terrova. I can see the remote...
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12-12-2015, 11:13 AM
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On the Fence About Trolling Motor Upgrade......
I still have a cable steer Minn Kota on my boat but have been considering upgrading to a Terrova based on posts I have been reading. Looking to get more into long line trolling and it seems that this...
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03-30-2015, 07:05 AM
Thread: Oconee Boat Storage
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I will definitely check that one out. According...
I will definitely check that one out. According to the website for the big place that used to be JR's they get $200 a month to store one with either 6 or 12 month contracts. Too rich for me. Really...
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03-29-2015, 05:59 PM
Thread: Oconee Boat Storage
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Oconee Boat Storage
Never stored a boat before but looking for options to keep my boat at Oconee so that I can avoid towing back and forth from Macon. Don't really get to go often but thinking I would if the boat was...
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01-20-2015, 11:34 AM
Thread: trolling motor
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Had an earlier model with auto-pilot and the...
Had an earlier model with auto-pilot and the electric foot control but never could work it as good as I could a standard cable control motor. Even bought the remote hand control and liked it even...
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05-02-2014, 04:37 PM
Thread: How is Oconee after all this rain?
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Thanks for the update... ...May just Ty to beat...
Thanks for the update... ...May just Ty to beat the mud to Lick Creek then.....
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05-02-2014, 10:38 AM
Thread: How is Oconee after all this rain?
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How is Oconee after all this rain?
Like to head up to Oconee Saturday but hate to make the trip if conditions are bad after all the rain this week. Any info on water condition and best area would be appreciated.
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03-04-2014, 01:24 PM
Thread: Single or double for spider rigging.
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Good advice......really appreciate the feedback.
Good advice......really appreciate the feedback.
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03-04-2014, 11:46 AM
Thread: Single or double for spider rigging.
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Single or double for spider rigging.
I usually stick to single hook with minnow below a 1/2 oz bullet weight and swivel rather than rigging doubles cause it's such a pain keeping all those lines from tangling when moving to a new spot....
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02-07-2014, 12:07 PM
Thread: Battery advice please
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Good to hear......they did fine last time so I...
Good to hear......they did fine last time so I believe I will see how much more I can get out of these. You see so many posts on the web with folks saying you have to swap them out at least every 2...
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02-07-2014, 10:00 AM
Thread: Battery advice please
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Battery advice please
Bought a used boat last year and only got to use it twice due to health issues but getting ready for this year. Took the batteries up to Autozone and they say thy checked good but due to the age I...
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01-21-2014, 10:14 AM
Thread: Trolling motor
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Same here......loved the motor for trolling but...
Same here......loved the motor for trolling but never could get used to the electronic foot control and went back to cable. For my use, cable is more versatile but not so if you are a dedicated...
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06-26-2013, 04:09 PM
Thread: Crappie night light
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Just thinking out loud, but what about...
Just thinking out loud, but what about permanently attaching a strip to, say a broom handle and putting in a rod holder? Will not be as organized and convent as just flipping a switch but could be a...
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06-26-2013, 02:06 PM
Thread: Crappie night light
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Really like the LED plan......but what about...
Really like the LED plan......but what about ideas of rigging something portable that is not hard mounted to your boat?
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03-26-2013, 09:17 AM
Thread: Electronics Question
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Now that's an idea..........I'll just go with...
Now that's an idea..........I'll just go with that. Thanks...
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03-25-2013, 05:10 PM
Thread: Electronics Question
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Electronics Question
Just got a (new to me) boat and it has the older Lowrance X48's on both the console and trolling motor. Would like to upgrade but can only swing one. Welcome any recommendations on a decent...
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06-22-2010, 08:08 AM
Thread: Dock Shooters
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I believe that Mr. Crappie line tends to be a...
I believe that Mr. Crappie line tends to be a little larger diameter than other lines.....4 lb. is probably equal to others in 6 lb. I can't be sure though.......but I do prefer Stren Gold in 6 lb....
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04-17-2010, 07:09 PM
Thread: >>>Looking for a Boat>>>
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>>>Looking for a Boat>>>
Just sold my boat last Saturday and looking for something to replace it. Needs to be 2003 or newer, aluminum or glass is OK. I live close to Macon and normally fish Oconee so just something around 16...
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03-30-2010, 11:56 AM
Thread: dock shooters
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About the lightest I have gone is 6lb....I don't...
About the lightest I have gone is 6lb....I don't mind losing a fish here and there, that's part of it. What keeps me from going down to 4 lb is the thought of finally hooking the one we all look for...
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03-19-2010, 08:12 AM
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Open or Closed Face Spinning Reel for Dock Shooting?
Going to try to shoot some docks this year and wanted to get some opinions on the easiest little reel to use for this. I normally use the Wally Marshall trigger spinning reels for most everything but...
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03-02-2010, 05:06 PM
Thread: Carolina Skiff Help
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I will give you some advice that I wish someone...
I will give you some advice that I wish someone had given me....if you are going to mainly fish freshwater lakes, you are better off with a different style boat than a Carolina Skiff. I bought a new...
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09-14-2009, 02:48 PM
Thread: Tobo Sat. afternoon
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Well, my confidence has been restored (some...
Well, my confidence has been restored (some anyway) that there really are fish in this lake. After reading the recent post in this thread, I decided to give it another try. I caught 9 on the first...
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I don't have many pics from the good ol days but have a few that I...
Vintage crappie pics