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Thank you, I will keep the skeg. The Minn Kota mount won't work unless I build a bracket to lower the transducer down. I am thinking of trying the side mount and building a bracket to lower it next to the bottom of the motor. One thing I don't know (which I will have to try out on the water) is how far down it needs to be to not impact the cone.

I have a Minn Kota Edge with a large skeg which prevents me from mounting the transducer on the bottom as I hoped. I have two questions that I am hoping to get help with: Do I need to keep the skeg? The boat is a 17' 94 bass boat and I have read the skeg is mostly for protecting the prop, is that true? If I should keep the skeg, I was going to get a mount for the shaft of the trolling motor and then build brackets to sit it next to the head of trolling motor. If it's flush with the bottom, would the skeg block the beam? Thanks!

Great points, I was just thinking that if I move my 3-1 to the trolling motor I couldn't use it for idle scanning. Thus I would need a second "kit". The Elite FS 9 with Active Imaging 3-in-1is priced more in my range as long as it will network with the HDS-9 Live. I need to find where I can determine what is supported when they are networked, I haven't been able to find a diagram or documentation yet. Thanks for you help! Edit: Cableas has the 10" kit for $999!

I can't find compatibility on the lowrance site, I checked all the manuals for my version. Also if connected via ethernet, it doesn't seem like I will need another transducer as the manuals have the sonar/radar/mapping being shared if you use ethernet. The lowrance site also has numerous dead links which is frustrating. I emailed them hoping for confirmation on the networking setup and gps puck model. I found a HDS-9 screen only used for an ok-ish price, I bought the entire package for cheaper a few years ago...ugh

I have an older bass boat that I added a Lowrance HDS-9 Live kit to, no active imaging, only the 3-1 transducer. The screen is mounted near the trolling motor but I want to add a second screen and a GPS puck. The second screen would be the dash so I can idle around to scan and use it for directions to points. Do I need to use a HDS Live screen (they are so expensive)? Can I use a normal HDS screen and have the two networked properly to share mapping/points/etc? Also which puck should I use? I see they will be connected via weather proof ethernet, so I am unsure what kind of compatibility they have across models. Is the transducer specific for the functionality of the head unit? Thanks!

Hi, I'm trying to get out on the water as much as possible and the closest finger lake to me is Silver Lake. I haven't fished the lake enough to really know where to find them, especially in the weather where nights are in the 30s and day temps are 50-60s. This week I went out and the water temp ranged from 40-45* based on location on the lake. I saw fish (don't know if they were bass) in the center of the lake where its ~35 ft deep. Fish were suspended from 10ft to the bottom but I couldn't get any to bite. I want to go back next Wednesday with a game plan. Simply put, I don't know enough about breaking lakes down esp with cold water. Docks were not out yet, there were no metal structures to radiate heat down like dock poles. I stayed towards the south end of the lake as I am using a Kayak with trolling motor. I can make a run to the North, it's on my list of things to do, the lake isn't large. The weather for the next 10 days for context, thank you!

It seems like I can get a decent gain by throwing another $30 at it, would that change your suggestions? Range up to $180? I can swing the Tatula 100, IMO I will be using it a lot so that's not an issue. Is the main difference the HyperDrive? Thanks @FrnkNsteen && @MN Fisher!

I'm going to be putting together a spinner bait/chatter bait setup for next season and need to pick a reel. I already have a Daiwa Tatula CT and it's been great. The 13 Fishing G2 Inception causes that itch in brain and I wanted to find out for those who use it, how it is it? Thoughts on comparing both reels? I'm thinking a 6.x:1 ratio would be good?

Joining FB won't happen, I wish they used forums instead of that privacy disaster of a site. You are spot on with the fix, it's the exact reply I just received from Old Towne ? I've attached the directions they sent me in case others find this thread.

It's past 2 years since purchase so I believe it's out of warranty. I found the purchase paper work and it should be under warranty ? I went to the local Minn Kota ASC which was only 15 minutes away, I got lucky, however we couldn't find the motor on the minn kota site. We needed the parts diagram and parts list but no luck, we tried every number we could find and only found the motor itself. I'll have to call Minn Kota or Johnson Outdoors tomorrow and hopefully get some information. Does anyone know what model / part # would help us find the parts diagram? Thanks!

While I was fishing this week, my Minn Kota got jammed and wouldn't spin anymore. I looked at the unit and found this piece sticking out and jamming it. I was able to pull it out but what is it? I need to replace it as I doubt it's a good thing, and the trolling motor didn't act as it should for the rest of the trip (spinning spinning spinning and then catching). I should have gotten a peddle unit and added a motor My finger is showing where it came out, assuming I remembered correctly. Also while lubing the shaft I found that the ball where my finger is pointed slides up and down. Not sure if that is suppose to happen? Maybe the part was to hold it still? The part Thanks!!

Thanks! Hoping he catches a few, I have real worms and dried wax worms to try. Do you think any bass will be around docks this time of year? Weather has been pretty chilly, not sure if they would come up to the docks for warmth?

Hi, My son is interested in fishing and I plan on taking him out on the kayak this weekend. Silver lake is the closest finger lake to us and I'm not trying to push the driving distance much farther yet. I was wondering if we will have much luck on Silver Lake fishing for any pan fish? I was thinking of using worms and a bobber with a split shot weight in between. Being that I don't normally fish for pan fish, is there an area on the lake that we should target? I think I can get him hooked if he can catch *something*. Thanks!

Thanks, I'll have to roll the dice as it's my own chance this year. How does the high water affect the bass since the lake is pretty shallow?

I'll be in Florida for the week of Sept 3rd for a conference and I have two days to tick off a bucket list item, fish the big O! I'm looking for recommendations for guide services for a single 8 hour day, I've also never hired a guide. No gear with be brought with me to FL, the guide will have to have the necessary gear. Who have you used in the past? What should I expect weather wise in FL at that time? Tips? Thanks!!