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ByronPA

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  1. 18 ft Ranger, 92 year model.. And yes, batteries as you listed. The cranking battery is a standard lead battery, probably 80 lbs.. Other three batteries are lithiums, which probably 80 lbs combined....
  2. Yes, that's what almost everyone does. A lot of guys, myself included, that are running multiple units are running a dedicated battery for their electronics. I'm running two 9 inch units and one 10 inch unit plus Livescope, smartcast and other little do dads off of a 50AH, 12V lithium and that works fine.. As far as saltwater use goes, I really don't know. I think Garmin makes a more powerful, longer range saltwater model?
  3. Do you fish? Not going to argue with you, but you can take just about any modern mid priced sonar and adjust the settings so you can easily see the smallest jig and how an individual fish reacts to it, provided both are within the sonar cone in downview mode. No, you can't do it on the idiot default factory settings and yes, you do have to learn how to use your equipment but it can be done. Ask any ice fisherman.. All FFS really does is let you "point" the cone (3 cones actually) in whatever direction you want... That would be a true statement. Other than the spawning season that is. Anywho, spent the day hammering perch and crappies over a mud flay in 25 ft of water, would of been next to impossible without quality sonar...
  4. And clearly, you've never used your own livescope. Not being smart and not saying it's hard to learn, but there is much more to it than simply turning it on and pointing... Especially if you want to get good enough with it that you can see a bass 40 feet away and see your crankbait coming by her... But anyway, regardless of how you or I feel about it, it's not going away. And like I said earlier, in another five years the first gen FFS that we have now will be obsolete. The future of fishing electronics will be mind blowing, for those who can afford them. Good or bad.
  5. I think the maximum advertised range is about 150 feet, I can tell you that you start to lose detail (fish) pretty quick after about 70 feet.. But I get your point. Sort of like using a dog for rabbits and birds. More fun and more productive, but you still gotta do your part.
  6. My guess is that there are very few, if any, guys fishing tournaments that don't have and use FFS.. And in my mind, as long as anyone can use it then no one has an unfair advantage. Yes, there are guys who are better with it but that's only because they spent more time learning how to use it. It's really not much different than any other sonar; it shows structure and fish within the sonar beam, just like traditional down imaging, except that it can also show what's in front of the boat.....
  7. From what I've read, back in the 1930's, rifle scopes started to become popular with the average deer hunter. My understanding is that a fairly large number of hunters were opposed to them and thought they should be banned. You can probably imagine the old fudy duds (who probably weren't very good hunters) complaining that it would be too easy, no real skill needed, like shooting fish in a barrel, they'll decimate the deer and on and on..... I picture you as one of those people..
  8. There's no shortage of people that feel FFS should be banned from tournaments. Anyway, I'm heading out the door to go find some crappies with the livescope so carry on.
  9. And yes, they are on Fork at a perfect time of the year under perfect conditions.. And yes, livescope has changed fishing, as did hundreds of other advancements. But it's no longer new, most serious fisherman are using it, and I'd wager that almost all tournament anglers, at any level, are using it.. Another five years and it'll be obsolete. The world of fishing electronics is growing rapidly.
  10. And they should have to fish out of wooden rowboats with hand carved oars...
  11. As a fellow mobile home dweller, I'll just reiterate what you already know: Every single component / part / fixture of a mobile home is built with one specific goal in mind, to save every penny that can possibly be saved during the manufacturing process.
  12. Congrats to the winners. And thanks for putting this together Tom, always fun to participate....
  13. Was off a bit on the score... Glad I don't have 9 - 9 ..
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