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Champion Jon

Try a soft restart, and if that doesn't work a hard restart. Also remove any mapping cards if you have them in. The hard restart will delete all of your data. Hope it works!

Champion Jon

For Senkos, I have been using the Dobyns Savvy 734 for the last year. I throw a lot of the 7 inch and it has the right power and sensitivity to get the job done. Really versatile rod too, if you want something to use for multiple applications! You do realize that this is the Shimano product forum r...

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Thanks Drew. Good review. A quote from that review: "The concern about the new Curado G was that instead of sharing the look and feel of a higher end series it suddenly became the twin of the more affordable Caenan, albeit with an aluminum frame instead of graphite." I think you misread it...

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The G's are the same as the previous Citica's. The E's are the same as the current Chronarch E's. I don't think so. The "E's" are all the same frame (curado,chronarch, and citica). The "G's" are a completely different frame. I have a both citica and curado E's and they are great...

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I have seen lots of discounted Curado G's out there and was told there is going to be a new Curado replacing it. Anyone know whats coming and when? If I had known the G was going to be a step down from the E I would have picked a couple more E's up before they went away. I was a big fan on the E ser...

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Are these no longer made?

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I believe the SS ducer CAN read the temp. There is a way to put that as your default in your settings.
Then you set the overlay data to show that temp.

If you get the ducer with the remote temp gauge it needs to be mounted outside the hull.

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Need a bird ducer.

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swimbait wrote:Nice fish. Why edit the video at 3:26 and 4:22 though. Here I reach for the net and... cut, now I net the fish. Ah a double hookup both times. Hooray

Yes some interesting (questionable) editing indeed.

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Is it you 2D(standard) ducer AND your 3D (down/side imaging ducer) thats mounted outside the hull? My boat has lowrnace so may be different, but I have a 2D glued down in the hull, and my 3D(lss2) mounted outside the hull on the jack plate. I remember reading about using a "Y" cable with t...

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Thanks for sharing. Great post!

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Last season they did a 2 day event. It was an afternoon blast off day one, and a first light blast off day two. I would assume they are going to do a similar(2 day) format.

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Depends on how much you want to spend?

The Okuma 7'11" Heavy guide select will do a darn good job.

Dobyns 764 as mentioned is a great rod. I also like the 795MLSB.

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Location?

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I dont sharpen new high quality hooks, but will either sharpen or change out hooks that have been used. I have a basic hook file.

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?????? Seems most people who think so are paid hoes

I have never fished with one so I can't say.

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I have a Minn Kota maxxum pro 101 with lift assist. The strut is in need of replacement. Anyone know where I could find one, and how much this should cost me?

Thanks

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Where can I get some? Those look nice.

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On my previous boat I switched to LED lights and had much less issue with bulbs burning out, and water intrusion. I would highly recommend making the switch to LED. I got mine at west marine(west marine brand). They were a little more, but they came with a warranty that I did end up using once. Migh...

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Under the "lake maps" tab up top

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I had the same problem with my bow graph and fixed it with putting a bomber cranking battery in. Did lots of research and found the sears battery to be highly recommended. Not sure what battery you have but they are not all created equal, and NO Optima batteries are not the best, they just have a lo...

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I would hope you could do it for less then that! I had to to it on a 95 merc and I got a rebuild kit and had C&C put it in for me. It was under 400.

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bassfly wrote:unfortunately its a "closing the doors forever sale" still cant believe it

What!?! I sure hope not!

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Glad he got it back! The gear would defiantly be the hardest thing to replace if my boat got jacked.

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Barse41,

I can email it to ya. I can't figure out how to post a pic on here. sorry. Upon review the fish I caught is pretty fat, but that smallie is fatter.

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Bump. Anyone need this?

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I caught a largemouth at clear lake that was shaped like that. I think he was backed up. Do healthy small mouth get that shape?

I heard of things like plastic worms being swallowed and not passing causing them to get like this. I will see if I can find the pic if anyone is interested.

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Lowrance flush mount kit Brand new never used. Thought this would work for a Touch but it does not. Its for the HDS NON touch models. Located in Roseville. Make me an offer and pick it up. Don't want to ship. They sell for 20.00 new. http://www.thegpsstore.com/Lowrance-FM12-Flush-Mount-kit-for-all-H...

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This looks like a nice Champ! Should sell at that price.

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bass king wrote:Hmm...not sure how many people want to expose any "hidden gorges" or ledges etc...don't think I'd want to give up my "spots" that I found from putting in time and energy and money only to hit the lake and see other boats on the spot that likely few know about!

I agree.

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If it's on there I sure don't see it. The last one it shows is for 2012. Am I missing something ? Yes you are. They got results(and pictures) up FAST. http://www.bobsmarine-ca.com/tournaments.htm Follow the link above. Click on 2013(its above 2012) :D Thanks to the Bobs Marine crew for putting on a...

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See ya there! Heading up tomorrow as well. Hope the bite is good!

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No prob!

Seems there are always lots of tournaments and september and october, then the lake has no body on it in november. Stop in at the tackle shop called clear lake outdoors and they will point you in the right direction!

Good luck!

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November

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Konocti Vista Casino has OK rooms with the major positive being the boat slips which are powered and protected from the winds/waves. Also has lake front rooms with views of the lake. Small fridge and microwave in room. Skylark has larger/nicer rooms, but the boat docks are not protected from the win...

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Thought I would give a heads up and let everyone know that Bobs Marine of Modesto is having an open tournament at Clear Lake Sept. 7-8. In the past this has been a tournament for Champion/Stratos boat owners only. I assume that due to economical changes and Champion boats no longer being produced th...

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how much?

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My vote is for the okuma 7'11" heavy guide select. Fairly cheap and does the job for a rigs and medium size swim baits.

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Payment sent.

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You may also want to check out a website called bass boat central (bbc) they have a champion boats specific forum. Someone will get you a pic or you could probably search and find it there.

Good luck!

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Check out the company called transducer shield and saver. They make a bracket that bolts to your jack plate. I have one of these for my structure scan ducer.

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Thanks for the heads up Dave!

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Where is the cheapest place to get a Lowrance HDS 9 touch? Anybody know?

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I would get the G force. The red one is a total rip off. There was a thread on BBC about whats needed to make your own trolling motor cable system. Looked pretty easy and cheap. I would prefer a plastic or rubber handle so it does not damage my boat. I know you can tie the handle down but that won't...

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I fished in the FPT tournament at clear lake this month. We brought five healthy fish to the scales and weighed in during the first flight. In the past five(5) years of fishing tournaments we have had one dead fish and it died within minutes of being caught due to a snag proof frog ripping the gill....

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Hds has side imaging and down imaging. The elite 7 has down imaging only.

There are some websites that are a lot cheaper then bps or west marine.

Try hodges marine. Found my 7 touch there for a better price then others.

Good luck.

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Not sure what size jigs or t-rigs your throwing, but a dobyns champion 705c is a darn good rod for both techniques. It's considered extra heavy which may help you hook up. I have one and like it. Spooled with 15lb floro it is a versital stick.

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Doesn't sound right. What kind if service did the shop do?

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I think the easiest thing to do would be for them to share a ducer IF they were the same brand. Transducers do interfere with each other and it seems to get worse in deeper water. Different brands may be ok. If you had the same brand they say to adjust the ping speeds to different speeds to help wit...

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