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  1. AaronJ

    Rod holders

    I believe they are Ram specific. To my knowledge, only Scotty and Cabelas are compatible. However, I could be wrong. I have not tried to mix and match. - - - Updated - - - I have considered Traxtech tracks; but chose rails on this years build as well. The tracks are expensive; but the...
  2. AaronJ

    Rod holders

    I have had Ram on my last 4 boats. I like the versatility and, to me, the rod seems more secure. I do like the design of the Cabelas/Scotty extensions.
  3. AaronJ

    Cruise Tips

    Try to get a midship cabin, lose weight before (because food is the best part of cruises), and drinks (and all extras) are excessively expensive.
  4. AaronJ

    Striker ice.

    I Love my Striker Ice Climate but hate the color. I got a 1st generation which is puke brown with faux camo.... Hideous to look at but warm and comfortable. When it wears out I will buy the same in the updated color options.
  5. AaronJ

    Garmin, deal or no deal.

    No fishing for me. Just want to look good. Staring down at graphs makes people think like I have a clue.
  6. AaronJ

    Garmin, deal or no deal.

    I have been exceedingly pleased with the Garmin products (and I have had them all). Internal mapping is great, down and side imaging are very respectable, and easy to use. $600 on sale is a very nice pricepoint. Next boat will have a Helix MEGA with MEGA down as well as Garmin with Livescope...
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    Garmin, deal or no deal.

    Great deal. The "Plus" is the most up to date and will accept Panoptix and Livescope. I have the 93SV 1st gen and love it. This can only be as good or better.
  8. AaronJ

    in line reels...

    Both, but 75% outside (if fishing sitting in my drivers seat is considered outside). I am a hole hopping addict. - - - Updated - - - I had a 2nd season run of them; but do not know if there was a design change between 1st and 2nd year.
  9. AaronJ

    in line reels...

    I am the odd one on this subject. I bought 2 of the Black Betty Freefalls 2 years ago. I thought they would be great for the Perch bite on Devils. I liked the feel, weight, and the trigger. No matter what lube I used, how clean I kept them, or free of ice they were I just couldn't get the...
  10. AaronJ

    Kicker Rigging

    Cost, ability to still use as a tiller for super quick turn radius when coupled with use of bowmount, and still have the ability to tie to main motor. The only thing you lose is a key on the dash and another control along the drivers wall. Yes, you do need to go back to the motor to raise or...
  11. AaronJ

    Kicker Rigging

    Oh good Lord, don't throw stones in regards to ones boat choice. Your house is made of thin glass. I speak from personal experience.
  12. AaronJ

    Kicker Rigging

    The 15hp Merc. on up is now EFI. The changes they made to the last 2-3 years of 9.9 and 15s (carbed) have been much better than in the past; but still not as good as EFI. To the OP. Main reason for 5 batteries (as recommended by Mercury) is 1 for the main motor mainly due to the amount of...
  13. AaronJ

    Kicker Rigging

    Just run a tiller kicker with the trollmaster. Use your bowmount to do all of the steering. This is the least expensive set-up and easy to master trolling contours with this method. If you are running Mercury products you will need 5 batteries in the boat (3 for bowmount, 1 for power...
  14. AaronJ

    Panoptix

    I almost pulled the trigger on the 93sv plus @ $599 from the GPS store.... I will likely regret not doing it. I don't forsee any price cuts on the Livescope anytime soon; but have seen some good deals on the 1st gen Panoptics (non Live).
  15. AaronJ

    Panoptix

    I am ordering the Livescope on my next boat build...I hope the guy I sell the boat to allows me to keep it.
  16. AaronJ

    2.7 Liter Ecoboost F150

    I agree I am cheating. I am just pleased I have finally found a truck that checks all of the boxes I want checked (and I have had WAY too many trucks in the last 8 or so years)... Comfort, ability to tow, and mileage.
  17. AaronJ

    2.7 Liter Ecoboost F150

    The new 3.0 Powerstroke will do that. Cruise set at 82 and I am seeing 19-23 (wind dependent) and up to 28 perfect conditions cruise @ 65. In town 17-19.5.
  18. AaronJ

    Boat price negotiation

    Couldn't agree more. They carry G3, which will definitely have a model you would be interested in. They also carry Larson, which will get you into glass for a fraction of the price of high end glass. A few really nice non-current boats in their inventory as well in many of their boat lines...
  19. AaronJ

    New pet — small dog

    We have a 90lb Lab and an 11lb pure Toy Aussie. Cant wait to have a home free of dog hair. The Aussie is smart and easy to care for. The Lab is.....well, a Lab.
  20. AaronJ

    Wheel house generator

    Honda, Yamaha, or Subaru. Worth it in the long run. Can add companion to Honda if future needs increase.

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