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I use progressive, never hd a claim so I don't know how good they are. Check BoatUs. I hear they're pretty good.

Let's all go together and put a 360 on my boat and I'll post my test results for all to read! Who's in?

Typical reaction after meeting Big O. Great guy. Great teacher.

Last year was my first Roadtrip and Mike tells the truth. These guys are a welcoming, friendly bunch of guys that I enjoyed spending time with. Oh, did I mention helpful? These guys will take a genuine interest in your success on the lake. Why more could you ask for in a fishing trip? 2012...NO EXCUSES!

Now THATS what I'm talkin about! WTG Glenn! It's always a special treat having Big O around!

Ugh. What's next? Coffee can in the backyard isn't looking so bad after all.

2012... NO EXCUSES!

Can we win a prize for smallest fish? Is there a prize for effort? Please say yes, that puts me in the running!

Another requirement is Ethernet capability. I don't think my 1197 has that port. I could be wrong, it has been awhile since I took a look at the back of my head unit. If I don't have it, I'm screwed anyway so the point is moot for me.

I agree Wayne, but it seems a little excessive to have a "talon" style object to deploy the transducer. Add to that the cost! $2000! Really? My current SI transducer is below anything on my boat when my big motor is trimmed up. I absolutely love the concept. I think it solves one of the major difficulties associated with the current side imaging technology, easily locating structure in reference to your boat so you can fish it accurately. I have a system for that using my 1197, but the 360 system is a marked improvement over that. It's just a shame that it won't be available to the masses due to it's prohibitive expense. Hopefully the price point or design (or both) will change in the near future so that it can be enjoyed by more people.

Man! I got really excited until I saw the ridiculous pole mount thing. What's wrong with just producing a regular transducer? Makes no sense to me!

Congrats! Enjoy!

No Big O?

I am a 41 year old good swimmer. I didn't necessarily like the looks of the boarding ladder on my boat. It looks a little out of place and sticks up too far. But I understand the necessity of having one. It was the first addition to the boat after I purchased it. I don't think I'll ever be sorry I added it to my boat.

Maybe it's just an iPad thing but this is what it looks like when I hit the "send me a message" button... Wait...I can't upload pics from my iPad either... Either way it won't work.

According to Glenn, there is no mobile version yet. They're working on it and if I know Glenn it will be great when it arrives. The are some things that don't work when using a mobile device, like starting a personal conversation (PM), emoticons picked from a list, some links on the home page don't work when touched using an iPad. They're not too intrusive and I do most of my posting from my iPad now. We just have to be patient, Glenn is one of the best there is for these things. He's on it!

One of the things the old timers taught me when I was an apprentice was to work smart, let the equipment do the bulk of the work. If you work smart, these jobs can be done without much wear and tear on the body. Times have changed from the "bull work" of the old days, climbing every day, horsing everything with your back and tearing up your body. Now we have bucket trucks, battery presses, and tons of safety equipment. I spent my apprenticeship learning the old ways and enjoyed it very much. We can still do it the old fashioned way if we need to, and sometimes we do it that way just for fun to stay sharp. But the day to day wear and tear is mostly a thing of the past.

I am one of those guys that went from WHITE collar to BLUE collar. My former occupation was a Golf Professional running the daily operations of mulit-million dollar country clubs. I was responsible for a $3.5 million budget, nearly 100 people, and a lot of members (mostly white collar people). I worked 65 to 90 hours per week during the summer and 35-40 hours in the winter. I lived my job. Not loved, lived. Sure, I enjoyed it, it was a prestigious job, in a great environment. But I had lots of fake friends who just wanted to say that they knew the golf pro. I had no summers. Worst of all, I had TONS of stressful responsibility. That job was for college grads. Now, I'm a lineman for a utility company. Yes, it is a riskier job when it comes to personal safety, but I enjoy it way more than my last carreer. Here's why... 40 hours a week Overtime is VOLUNTARY. I work when I can. I don't when I can't. A six figure income. Great benefits. A pension. UNION Protection to keep overly zealous supervisors at bay. And best of all... NO STRESS! I wonder how many college students would trade their college degree and it's DEBT for a job like mine. Please understand that I say these things with a respectful tone. In no way do I intend to sound boastful. My point is that a college degree is beneficial, but it is not necessary to provide a good life for your family. What IS necessary is to show up for work on time, every day, and WORK HARD! Take nothing for granted, it could all be gone tomorrow.

Wow Big O! Nice fish! Now come on up to Guntersville this April and put a whoopin on some of those Bama big girls!

Registration form sent Mike!! WOO-HOO!!

It pains me to read about your kids. It definitely makes me wish I could somehow just jump in the situation and knock a few heads together for you and make it right! Obviously I can't, but I know who can, and I'll be saying a prayer to Him for you man. As long as you're proud of who you are, but not too proud to make a change for the better, you'll eventually come out on top. Remember to be the bigger person in the conflict. Hope you can make it to a Roadtrip soon. I look forward to shaking your hand. Thanks for your service to this great nation! Be Big, Rich

Coming to Disney with my family on 6-17-12 and leaving on 6-29-12. I will be looking to do some fishing towards the middle and end of my stay. It would be great fun to meet up with you!

Twas. I remember noticing the difference in performance, (most notably the loss of top end speed), but I can't remember exactly when that was last summer.

A bass boat is a lot of trouble at your age. IMHO, a Jon or a yak will give you much more pleasure cuz u won't have to put much money into it for upkeep. Life is just simpler that way. Save for the bass boat till you're older and more established.

I know the St. Croix AVC70MM is the newest version, I had one at one time. I just bought a mint condition AC70MM for what I thought was a great price. What I'm not real clear on is the actual difference between the two rods. Also, what do you think is a good price for a mint used AC70MM?