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01-27-2024, 06:43 AM
Thread: Livescope mount?
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My brother and I both use these. Remove the caps...
My brother and I both use these. Remove the caps and shorten the poles. Also, you can move the pieces around and make it smaller and more compact.
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08-09-2022, 06:16 PM
Thread: Helix fair pricing
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Helix fair pricing
Guys I have a Helix 9 G2N MSI, Helix 7 G2N MSI, network cable and dongles. Both transducers are bad. Are these head units worth anything? Thanks, Bill
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11-14-2021, 01:32 PM
Thread: Dual color troubles
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Thanks for the replies. I suspected the trouble...
Thanks for the replies. I suspected the trouble with delamination when pouring could be resolved with warming the plates, but I wanted to bust them apart sooner than that allows.
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11-14-2021, 01:27 PM
Thread: Dual color troubles
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Thanks for the replies. I suspected the trouble...
Thanks for the replies. I suspected the trouble with delamination when pouring could be resolved with warming the plates, but I wanted to bust them apart sooner than that allows.
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11-11-2021, 07:04 PM
Thread: New color that worked out really well
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New color that worked out really well
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As good as Monkey Milk is and knowing that shad also have a gold tint, I altered a Monkey Milk recipe. I substituted the pearl hilite with gold hilite. I also use green and black glitter. The... -
11-11-2021, 06:55 PM
Thread: Dual color troubles
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Dual color troubles
If anyone has advice, I'm all ears. I have a 2" BA Shad mold and tails mold. The tails mold has one injection port and makes a dozen tails a shot. I put them in the body mold and it has a port per...
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11-16-2020, 09:08 PM
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Probably required for Mega live when they release...
Probably required for Mega live when they release something.
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10-30-2020, 09:38 PM
Thread: Humminbird 360 live
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I'm also a die hard Humminbird fan. I have two SI...
I'm also a die hard Humminbird fan. I have two SI units networked on my boat. However, Humminbird has remained tight lipped about a live sonar and rumors have been fluttering around the internet for...
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Unfortunately for HB they lost alot of potential...
Unfortunately for HB they lost alot of potential profit by not developing the technology. I mean, never heard anybody say they 360ing the fish, but "livescoping them" did catch on.
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09-14-2020, 08:00 PM
Thread: Powerdrive vs Terrova?
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I miss my powerdrive. I have broken the steering...
I miss my powerdrive. I have broken the steering motor on my terrova twice in a year. Hit a stump right and POP.
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09-12-2020, 08:22 PM
Thread: X18pfc performance with 115sho vs 150sho
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Thanks Slabprowler. I ran it today with my son...
Thanks Slabprowler. I ran it today with my son and grandson and I was hitting 54-55.
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09-12-2020, 04:35 PM
Thread: X18pfc performance with 115sho vs 150sho
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No better than the speeds I just left.
No better than the speeds I just left.
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09-11-2020, 09:55 PM
Thread: X18pfc performance with 115sho vs 150sho
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X18pfc performance with 115sho vs 150sho
Sharing some data because there's very little about this boat coupled with a 150.
Last year I bought an x18pfc with the pre-packaged 115 Yamaha SHO. The boat had a PowerTech 19 pitch prop and ran... -
08-30-2020, 07:27 PM
Thread: Ultrex vs ulterra
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I do like my Terrova, but I have busted the...
I do like my Terrova, but I have busted the steering motor from hitting stumps in flooded timber. Also, i have Livescope now and transducer options are limited.
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08-30-2020, 03:15 PM
Thread: Fishing on Grenada Lake
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I've noticed they try to be tight lipped about...
I've noticed they try to be tight lipped about what is working up there. Trying not to encourage out of towners and all. Lol.
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08-30-2020, 02:35 PM
Thread: Ultrex vs ulterra
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I run a terrova on mine. As far as motor, the...
I run a terrova on mine.
As far as motor, the 115 will push you by yourself about 46mph. When you load it down, fill the livewells and have a partner think 42. If you add a kid to the mix, 38-41. I... -
08-30-2020, 02:24 PM
Thread: Ultrex vs ulterra
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Tom, I have the xpress x18pfc. Did you go with...
Tom, I have the xpress x18pfc. Did you go with the 115 or 150? Mine is a year old and I dropped it off yesterday to repower to the 150.
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06-17-2020, 04:29 PM
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Do you have /sell a garmin 1222 livescope bundle?...
Do you have /sell a garmin 1222 livescope bundle? Shipping to Bay Minette, Alabama.
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04-28-2020, 08:38 PM
Thread: Looking for fishing close to Mobile...
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I'd rather sell my boat, stay home and do laundry...
I'd rather sell my boat, stay home and do laundry than ever go to Big Creek Lake again. Thats a fact.
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07-09-2019, 06:46 PM
Thread: Advice on new unit - First Electronics
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I know you didnt mention Humminbird. But, you can...
I know you didnt mention Humminbird. But, you can find Helix 9 g2n mega side imaging machines on clearance for $999 that perform like the $1500 g3n machines. I bought one and love it. The detail of...
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07-09-2019, 05:45 PM
Thread: Helix-9 si
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Eagle, when searching new areas I like to run a...
Eagle, when searching new areas I like to run a split SI/Chart screen at about 70/30. I keep the SI screen as my active screen and as I see fish or features, I mark them as waypoints. I'm only...
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07-09-2019, 05:30 PM
Thread: I pilot link vs I pilot
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I upgraded from a powerdrive with copilot to a...
I upgraded from a powerdrive with copilot to a terrova iipilot. Great investment. Spot lock, cruise control to maintain/increase/decrease boat speed with current and wind changes are great features....
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07-09-2019, 05:18 PM
Thread: Boat speed and locating fish
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Boat speed and locating fish
Guys, I cant say enough about how much the Humminbird Mega Side Imaging has changed the game for me. As a tool for finding new fishing spots, I can troll until the batteries die on the terrova, but...
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07-05-2019, 09:41 PM
Thread: $600 to spend/what do you guys suggest?
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My buddy has a Garmin. My brother has Lowrance. I...
My buddy has a Garmin. My brother has Lowrance. I upgraded to Mega imaging this year. Its unreal how much more detail the Mega has. I
On your budget, the Helix 7 mega is the best choice.
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06-26-2019, 02:07 PM
Thread: Helix 7 si mega g3
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Not too impressed with the 7 or the images from...
Not too impressed with the 7 or the images from its transducer that I see on my 9. I have swapped to the 9s transducer and have an extension cable in route to hook that up. I am going to use the 9...
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06-19-2019, 09:48 PM
Thread: Helix 7 si mega g3
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So, this is opposite what Humminbird said. I just...
So, this is opposite what Humminbird said. I just tonight got them networked, I needed software upgrades.
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06-17-2019, 09:03 PM
Thread: Helix 7 si mega g3
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Thanks guys for all of the feedback. I now have...
Thanks guys for all of the feedback. I now have a helix 9 g2n on the bow and a helix 7 g3n in the dash. Well, I also bought a new boat while at it. Anyhow, the helix 9 g2n is great. I wish I hadn't...
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06-17-2019, 08:56 PM
Thread: Help with choosing a HB unit for bow.
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X2 on autochart. Making my own bottom maps while...
X2 on autochart. Making my own bottom maps while I fish has been valuable. Seeing 1' changes and being able to locate humps, holes and ledges in my best spots has made them even better.
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06-16-2019, 04:36 PM
Thread: Help with choosing a HB unit for bow.
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Hi Steve. I have had an 899 side imaging machine...
Hi Steve. I have had an 899 side imaging machine for a few years. I recent bought a helix 9 side imaging mega and a helix 7 side imaging mega. Mega imaging hands down shows more detail than the 899....
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06-12-2019, 06:36 AM
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I tried running a side scan of the foot of a...
I tried running a side scan of the foot of a trolling motor once. As long as I drove straight the data made sense. Also transducer integrity in stumpy areas was a problem.
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