jbtownsend101

I have 2 duckett micro magic rods and love them. One is the 7 foot medium cranking rod and I want to add another one to the arsenal for deep diving. There is the 7'6 and 7'11 for this. I want an all around for 15ft+. Any of you guys have any experience with them. I feel I should just got with the 7'11 rod and use it for 15+ but worried it may be too stiff if i wanna fish a little shallower like 10-12. Any thoughts?

I got the Minn Kota Edge 45 with 50" shaft. I built the very front of the boat with a bigger platform than original so the mount fits. The deck is extrememly sturdy once I put the 3/4" plywood down, I wouldn't use anything less. Ive only had myself and 1 other on it so far and it doesn't budge at all but that's about all you can fish on the deck comfortably and 1 other can fish from the rear bench seat. Also, on the front of the boat theres a ring to connect the straps for the trailer. I used those same bolt threads on the inside of the boat and bent some steel to have a 2x4 crossmember sit on. This part was crucial for the front of the decks integrity.

sure did here it is. I originally was going to do it out of aluminum but don't have the tools and I didn't wanna weld on the boat or drill into the hull. So I used kiln dried 2x4, marine grade 3/4 plywood and stainless steel screws. Oh and all weather carpet. The frame in between the second and third seat I built a hatch to use all the storage space below as well as the front. Excuse my room mates finger.

Yea I was worried about the added weight but it did nothing but make the ride better. Sprint- The largest I've taken it on is Castaic and pyramid in socal, around 4 square miles with a 6gal fuel tank and fished all day without burning more than half a tank. Water wise, about 2 foot wind/ ski boat swell and about 15 mph wind. It still handles fine just gotta slow her down a little bit but nothing overwhelming for sure.

Its a 25hp. It hauls for the weight of the boat. I ordered a 45lb minn kota edge. I was second guessing if I should get the 55 but my boat doesn't even way 1000lbs so I think ill be good. It took some time for sure to cut all the right angles but it was a fun project. Took me about 3 full days from start to finish. 4 if you include letting the glue dry on the deck. It rides a lot nicer too on the water having some weight on the front and didn't seem to slow down a bit.

Took a few days off and covered two of the bench seats with a casting deck. I love how it handles and so much better to fish with. The trolling motor is on order.

I bought a minn Kota edge 45 and got a west marine group 27 90Ah battery for it. I have a tiller drive 25hp Mercury so I need a seperate trickle type charger to recharge the batter when I get home. Does anyone have any recommendation as to which portables charger I should get. I originally ordered minn kotas from west marine and they called me back saying the charger can't be shipped California for some reason. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Cool thanks ill check it out.

Hello all! I love this site! I just bought a used but amazing looking tracker guide v16. I want to put a casting deck on at least half of it and remove the aluminum seats it has installed. As well as put a trolling motor on the front and a fish finder. I have no idea how to start this project or the best way to go about it. I was thinking making it aluminum frame to keep it light but I will also need to balance the weight. I have looked at other peoples projects on here but am hoping for someone that has done this already to a tracker v16. Anything would help me out! Thanks!