I store most of my photos on photobucket or fb and just insert them with a link.

 

Thanks, I will try it.

Anyone have a garmin echo 100 or 150 fishfinder?

Well, Im in the club… I just picked up a Bass Raider 10e from Academy.  This is my very first new boat.  I can't wait to get it in the 

Photo bucket worked, thanks. Poney page # 26 had the idea for most of this.

Does anyone have an opinion or experience with a rudder that mounts on the shaft of the TM? I have the motor up front and found this on ebay. It seems like it might be more convenient than trying to fabricate one for the rear myself.

Nice job on the rudder Trackercal.  I'm sure I could rig something up if I can find an old paddle - but what'd you use to attach the paddle to the PVC?

Anybody know if Academy will refund the difference in the sale price and normal price i paid a month or so ago? I know harbor freight does this within so many days. Seems like some of the outdoor stores do as well.

Doubt it would help much since the rear is what swings around so bad justwhit

Anybody know if Academy will refund the difference in the sale price and normal price i paid a month or so ago? I know harbor freight does this within so many days. Seems like some of the outdoor stores do as well.

Take your slip to the store and find out. It is worth a shot.

Will do thanks

Nice job on the rudder Trackercal.  I'm sure I could rig something up if I can find an old paddle - but what'd you use to attach the paddle to the PVC?

Thanks, Gorilla glue.  Had to sand the  paddle shaft to fit a 3/4" pvc fitting.  Used a drill with sand paper. If you have an old electric trolling motor you can also use the transit bracket.  See page # 26 he has a great idea for a shelf / storage area using 1/2" pvc.

Whats the best fish finder to use?  I am at a 30 acre lake 30 to 45 feet deep.

Thanks Slugbug for the heads up on the price Academy.  Picked up one today.  The last one in town. I've been waiting 30 years to pull the trigger.

I am going to mount a trolling motor front and rear.  And mount a plexiglass rudder to the rear trolling motor shaft.

What are warning points for?

I remember somewhere In the 82 pages there was someone talking about putting stickers for boat registration on the Bass Raider and what you needed to do. I would appreciate any advice.

I remember somewhere In the 82 pages there was someone talking about putting stickers for boat registration on the Bass Raider and what you needed to do. I would appreciate any advice.

I cleaned the area with alcohol, then heated the plastic with a blow dryer before each number was stuck on, then heated it again with the blowdryer. Then I covered each number with a little Marine Goop. 

Lady at the court house advised vinegar to clean the plastic and make them stick better than alcohol. Worked fine on mine.

Thank you for the replies to my question. So point hunter 75, you just used the vinegar and that was it? Sounds easy enough. Thanks again.

Thank you for the replies to my question. So point hunter 75, you just used the vinegar and that was it? Sounds easy enough. Thanks again.

Yeah she said people complain about stickers coming lose and they tell them to use vinegar instead and they'll stick better

Hey everyone. Here's a picture of what I've done with my pelican so far. I dropped the foot pedal (makes it so much more comfortable and easy to use), added some little rod racks on the side, and made a little pole to attach my bag upfront with me when I'm fishing with someone else (I can take the pole off too). Hope you guys like it.

i will admit on that day, being the first time experiencing bigger waves with it, I was a touch nervous at first.  After seeing how it handled, my nerves relaxed.  I don't sweat it now when I see them big rollers coming after a bass boat or something passes by.  The problem isn't how the boat handles the waves, on windy days, it is keeping the boat where I want it to fish that is a problem.

My sister and I took my 8' raider out this past Sat. on South Holston and went down the lake a bit. When all the pontoons and bayliners, bass boats... I was very nervous and the waves were really rocking us!!! Headed back to a cove and caught quite a few nice Bluegill and a Walleye. Boat did fine and I love it but will never like the big waves. Guess I will go down the lake early mornings and weekdays only. : ) Deep fried the Bluegill with beer batter mix this evening and it is SO worth the fillet work.

Doubt it would help much since the rear is what swings around so bad justwhit

Yeah, I was hoping for an easy fix but should have known better.

This may be a goofy question, but do you guys leave the seats on the boat when you are transporting it? also was wondering if putting the trolling motor on the front really makes that much of a difference in its performance.

Yeah, I was hoping for an easy fix but should have known better.

This may be a goofy question, but do you guys leave the seats on the boat when you are transporting it? also was wondering if putting the trolling motor on the front really makes that much of a difference in its performance.

 

I admittedly have a short drive to the areas I fish (10 miles), but I leave the seats on.  I replaced mine with regular (cushioned) boat seats, so they're slightly heavier... but on the roads I take I can't go faster than 45 anyway - they won't blow out.

 

Consider getting a bungee just to run across them (or through the rails) so they can't blow out.  

 

I keep my rolling motor on the front and prefer it that way.