01-18-2007, 01:00 PM | #1 |
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Also batteries? any info appreciated. Cris Who's got the guts for a humbolt squid trip on a yak? |
01-18-2007, 03:32 PM | #2 |
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I'm in, humbolt squid are acually very small, 8"to 15" plus or minus a few inches. So yea, I got the guts, but maybe not the cold weather gear!!
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01-19-2007, 02:22 PM | #4 |
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They are not that big.
I'd have almost zero desire to catch one of those from the yak, other than as a funny bycatch.
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01-23-2007, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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Squid
The squid part was a joke, with some in excess of 50 pounds I think I would prefer to do it out of a solid platform. Besides the bite in the yak might put her down! I really wanted to know if anyone has a good review on a fishfinder. Cris
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01-23-2007, 07:45 PM | #6 |
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I use a Garmin 168c GPS, within 3 months I have had to send it back to Garmin. It is having trouble powering up, this may just be a fluke, I have talked to Ski, and DaveH, who report nothing but satisfaction with the same unit, also Ken, but he has a B&W monitor :P
I am very careful not to launch with it thus far. I believe this malfunction is an anomoly, perhaps I got a lemon. It is under warranty, Garmin's customer service has been great so far, said they would have it back within 7-10 days of receiving it. I just sent it back. Before that, I used an Eagle Fish Easy II... Still use it in baja, works great, Eagle (same as lowrance) also has a very good warranty, as I have had to send mine back a couple times, due to launching with it, even in 1 ft surf. I believe starting out on Fishfinders, something simple that reads depth, structure, and bait balls, and you are fine. Many anglers have been happy with this unit. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults Points to remember, 1. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder 2. buy something simple unless money is no object 3. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder RE: Squid, while a fun trip, I am all set on that type of fishing for a few years... :lol: Chris |
01-24-2007, 12:42 PM | #7 |
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DX400 COLOR
RayMarine DX400 color FF has a smaller screen (3.5" diag.) but great resolution (320 x 240 is same res. as the larger DX500 and DX600). No problems with it on numerous trips over the last year. JIS7 submersible.
I have a second transducer on my boat and use the head there, too. Reads great at 25 knots, and the color shows you details you can't see with monochrome. before that, I used a Garmin 160 for 3 years with NO problems. Hope that helps |
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