Dieselguy416

I think the one this year comes with a better transducer. I have the one from last year and I think it has the cv 52. Which doesn't have the down view element.

I agree putting a PA over head will never be easy. I don't even like putting my outback on my truck rack. Its so simple to just slide it into the bed when I've been on the water all day.

I had this same question last year and finally chose the outback. I decided I wanted to do more saltwater fishing and surf launching a PA didn't appeal to me. Good luck with your decision.

Good luck at Whitehurst I've tried a dozen times or so and haven't had much luck. Finally gave up and started the saltwater thing.

I like 30lb to a 12 lb fc leader kind best of both imo.

I notice the uni to uni catching sometimes. It's more of a slight tick than actually catching though. I've started to use the fg Knot and it doesn't even tick going through.

I use a major craft and a tat sv it does ok. It's not going to win any distance contest though.

I went with the 9" echomap plus but I think a 7 would be sufficient.

30lb 832 braid and 12lb fc leader no problem with dig in. I'm also using shallow spools not sure if that changes things for you.

It sounds like maybe they are picking it up and trying to move it.

Med heavy. I really want to try the lt. Med heavy though.

I have tried both the tat sv and curado 70 on my 7.1 h3 and I like the 70 much more but it really is just personal preference. You could always get both and sell the one you don't like.

Recently purchased a kistler h3 and I'm very satisfied.

Helix 7 and 8 both have mega imaging now I'm waiting on some reviews but that is probably the direction I will go. I just checked the humminbird website.

I have 3 labs and I keep swearing the next one will be a golden. What great dogs, you are a lucky guy. Oh and nice fish too.