MN Fisher

That's only an issue with Lithium-Ion batteries...which they don't use in boats anymore. They've all gone to LiFePo4 which is MUCH safer. Also, the cycle-lifespan of LiFePo4 batteries is 10x that of lead-acid. So while the initial cost is 2x-3x that of Lead-Acid, in the long run it's much cheaper to go to Lithium. And as I noted above, you can get Mighty Max LiFePo4 batteries through any Home Depot...so that tosses the 'local purchase' complaint away.

Problem is - those are still lead-acid batteries, which you don't want to draw down under 50%...so a 100ah in real-usage gives you 50ah. Regularly drawing a lead-acid battery below 50% charge will damage the plates and shorten the lifespan.

Well, there you go. I'm on year 3 on my Mighty Max AGMs, and they're still solid. 100ah for the TM which I run 6-8 hours at 2-3 and I've still got 75%charge when I get home. When I go to Lithium - it'll be Mighty Max.

If you have a Home Depot close to you - you can order Mighty Max batteries for 'Ship to Store'. If you ever have a problem, just take it back to the Home Depot...no shipping it with the outrageous charges that USPS/UPS/FedEx have for Lithium batteries.

Hope so - a section of one of my classes in college was running down the taxonomic tables to identify water plants...my major was Aquatic Biology.

You can also find the Kalin's Triple Threat at FishUSA and BPS/Cabelas

The short-stubby branches off the main run are indicative of milfoil. Coontail has longer, more 'whispy' branches. Another shot of coontail.

That's Northern Milfoil...Coontail looks like this

Fleet Farm carries Kalin's Triple Threat Crappie Jigs in 1/16 and 1/32 in three colors....I like them cause they have the wire bait keeper instead of the thick wedge of others. Silver: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/kalin-s-triple-threat-crappie-jig-silver/0000000024317 Chartreuse: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/kalin-s-triple-threat-crappie-jig-chartreuse/0000000024288 White: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/kalin-s-triple-threat-crappie-jig-white/0000000024291

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Started with PP 50# then went to Sufix 832 in 50# - it's quieter through the guides, I get more distance and it seems to cut through the weeds better too.

I've got Bass Trek pretty well balanced fore-aft, and when I built the mount for the TM I designed it to drop the TM directly off the bow-point. Tracking is good with the 45# Edge cable-steer and I adjusted the steering so that I can even direct it straight backwards. There's enough tension that I can release the foot pedal and she'll stay on the 'set' course.

Sounds like he got an old, used MinnKota 35 The 35M and N models pushed 17lbs thrust at max speed and drew 25amps. So a 50AH lithium battery would last 2 hours at max...probably 10 hours at minimum if it pulls the same 5amps that the more modern TMs do at min. Average usage....a 35ah would probably be the smallest I'd go for. And yes - a NOCO Genius would be your best bet for a charger.

Except Gim isn't requiring money, he's just accepting offered money - there's a difference. Splitting costs voluntarily doesn't fall under the 'Professional Guide' rules...it's just friends helping friends.

Stay strong, bro...she's in the best of hands at HF, they'll take good care of her. You just cuddle with Kya and Tank - they're both probably missing 'mom' as much as you are. Lighting a candle to send good vibes to both of you.

10 years since the last post - 5 years since the OP even signed on....

Well, I'm out this week....and what happened with Hack?

Shore fishing again Wednesday - couple small crappie and a few small sunnies...nothing worth keeping.

No - the Trout series also has EVA handles...so it's not a new thing from them.

I use Reaction Tackle Tungsten Wacky jig-heads - 1/16oz or 1/8oz normally

But EVA instead of Cork for the main part of the handles....oh well...at least it looks to have a round handle instead of that (for me) uncomfortable Trigon thing.

Ya - Hack and Walters too... With Seth - I'm kinda like Cubbies die-hards....108 years they waited between WS championships....

Oh this is going to be fun - end of day 1 and I've got one above the cut-off.

Since I've been using/programming computers for over 50 years - it's just a matter of learning new OS' for me