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Hello, I have a Raymarine Dragonfly w/Gold chart included and have had it for around a year. It works great, but I wanted to know if anyone else has this FF and what kind of settings do you have for the CHIRP. I pretty much have mine on auto since I don't know how to change the settings correctly. J...

Hell, I still use Big Game. what's wrong with it? I use 8 lb BG on my crankbaits and I know it's gonna be strong enough to bring them through the brush. 15 lb on topwater gets it done for me. Don't get me wrong I use Fluoro too, but if I'm on budget, I use BG. I have had no break offs with that or P...

These vids are awesome. Where can I watch the previous 5? Can you buy them?

Hello,
it's almost that time again for BAT. Any info. coming down our way yet?...

Yep, looks like he lost a nice Daiwa there over the side.....

Had the pleasure of meeting him at Bass A Thon this past year and he is a very cool dude, laid back. Showed me his left arm where he had surgery and was a bit concerned that it would not heal correctly. He called it the fisherman's "tennis elbow". Looks like it healed! Congratulations JC.

Shout out to all the guys who fish in this weather for a living and for fun. This weather has been brutal, but Pros and recs alike are still out there chuckin' and winding. Hats off to you guys man.

Man! That Senko sure catches those biggun's! My favorite color is the 301. Has been my go to since day 1 for me.

Hold up! I re-did the carpet on my 86' Champ for about a hundred bucks. $50.00 for the carpet from Cabelas, $25.00 for the carpet glue at Home Depot, rivets and gun for $25.00 more and Dollar Tree clamps to hold it in place while they dry. Pretty easy to do. Just make sure you pull the carpet out in...

How much gear do you guys bring when you're just fishing for fun? Do you bring the arsenal or just what works during that time period ? I'm getting tired of dragging all my stuff with me each time I go out and want to limit myself to what I can fit in my tackle bag. I have a pretty good size bag for...

They should use it now while the lake levels are down. Good idea though.

I have a soft spot on my boat floor. Anyone know a quick way to fix it without tearing the floor up? Can I just put a fiberglass patch over it? It's not a big piece maybe 8"x10" area...I have an 86' Champion. Thanks in advance

Those are some real beauty's... I sure would love to catch me a 10 + pounder. Closest I got was an 8 from Casitas that was probably starving for a trout. Great pic!

How much is this one going to cost....$400.00 ?

Well then I guess the guys that fished Piru and then went back to Casitas may have done the same thing. It's only a matter of time man. The clean and dry only temporarily prevented the inevitable. Isn't there a fish or some other creature that eats these things? There's gotta be.

This a screen shot from my Raymarine Dragonfly. This is my Christmas gift to myself and I got to try it out today at Casitas. I was blown away by what I saw. This whole time I thought my spot was a hump w/brush, but it's a sunken boat! I am very pleased with the unit and I installed it myself. Had a...

Now tell me, in great detail...when and where to use that Alabama rig at Casitas.....

Guys like me look up to the guys who get it done, like you here. Believe me, I take what you guys say and run with it. I caught my first 5lbr after learning here about the drop shot/senko. That is my go to bait. Works deep, shallow, fly line, wacky, texas.... The reports are like an almanac. I look ...

Good to see you back Kelly, This is Ralph. Had to change my name for a new log-in, but these are types of posts I used to love to read because I was new and (I'm still learning :wink: ) I thought, "Man this is the dude I should be listening to." I always read what you have to say Kelly and...

I know this a Lowrance forum, but I am going to install a Raymarine Dragonfly. Does the front of the transom mount transducer need to be clear of what's in front of it, or just the bottom clear? I have a LMS 520C that I'm replacing and RD ducer is bigger and longer. I would like to put it in the sam...

Man, you guys outta see Casitas.Pretty soon they're going to be walking across to the big island at the shoreline fishing area. Santa Ana is almost bare right now. It's going to take A LOT of water to replace it to where it used to be in '08.

I hope you have a successful career with your product considering how many are out there. I bought some of your jigs at BAT and they work very well.

I went ahead and bought the Raymarine Dragonfly. Got a good deal at West Marine for under $500.00 with Gold charts.I saw the floor model and it looks really awesome,can't wait to try it out

Undecided with what FF to buy. I am looking at the Lowrance Elite 5 HDI or the Raymarine Dragonfly. I am a weekend warrior with an '86 Champion fish and ski. Looking to stay around $500.00. Thanks for suggestions in advance

Thank You my friend.Spinnerbait in the wind always works.Great idea.

Just a quick question. I'm going on vacation next week to LV and want to fish Mead. Just taking very few baits and fish one day probably from a ski. Any areas near the marina at Boulder, the Islands nearby or coves near that area will help. I don't want to get lost. What baits, colors, depth? Thanks...

Rick,
Do you know if Aaron Martens will be there on Sunday the 24th? I'm trying to plan my weekend. Thanks

Does anyone know what the scheduling is for the Pro's? What day/days Aaron Martens will be there...etc. thanks in advance.

Is there going to be a BAT this year? Gettin near that time....

Question: Do all female bass spawn if they can and what happens to them if they don't? Do they just release their eggs anywhere if they can't find a partner?