Anyone see a better deal?

https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Humminbird-Helix-9-Chirp-Mega-Si-Gps-G2n-Combo-p/hum410090-1.htm?gclid=CjwKEAjwq5LHBRCN0YLf9-GyywYSJAAhOw6mtml4ByCL4s29Llm6ZTfgNLp153LfQe5OcUTqRYykDxoCNFjw_wcB&ppcstrkid=1565162769&click=19&ppcsclkid=27x8ny4M0Sdm&ppcsu=xhg7f5djqeniramsegdoh

Dog—that makes sense….basically reducing the number of options on a multiple choice question…..I’ll try that

James u ever find a fix? Yup that’s what it seems to be doing…funny like u said the digital will often read accurately even though the graph shows bottom at 200 feet….

Red dog…not sure what u mean….where is that setting?

The newer units have faster processors so that ios not an issue. Lakemaster makes such a fine chip that it contains a ton of information….hence the requirements for a faster processor that what is in some of the previous versions. Mine is a few years old and is slow to load thd maps, too. My old black and white Garmin always loads superfast, but then, it is black and white so you dont get those cool color gradients that are so helpful on complex pieces of structure. The slow load time would be more of a problem if i used the unit for navigation by the console, but mine is up front and i only use it to work the structure after ive pulled up on it.

Already did the default reset and that did not work either.

What? I have to send the transducer in to HB? Will they fix it or send a new one?

Nevermind…my neighbor broke in and turned it off.

That worked. Thanks!

So if you back it in you will have 2″ on each side…it took me a whole season to figure out how to get my 619 to fit in my garage. You’d be surprised how good you can get with practice. You might see if the dealer will loan you a comparable trailer to see if you can put the trailer straight in? Otherwise, reframe the door to add width? I actually had a contractor out to our house to explore ideas to add length to our garage before I finally figured out that if I hit the exact right landmarks each time, I can do it. Good luck.

OK, so I’m not one to take anyone’s word for anything..SO…I emailed the techs at RangerBoats.com and here is their reply:

Thank you for your email. We recommend a transom saver and have included
an article from our blog at Rangeboats.com that you may find useful.

Transom Savers
Friday, January 07, 2011
If you’ve ever followed someone pulling a boat rigged with an outboard
engine, chances are you’ve noticed that even the best highways can doll
out their share of punishment. Road cracks, potholes, and a host of
miscellaneous debris can translate into a lot of unwelcome jostling. As
you can imagine, each time the outboard gets tossed around, stress is
added to the transom area of the boat, the trailer, and even the engine
itself.

So, what can be done to help alleviate the added stress that this type
of unnatural jarring causes? We recommend that you consider the added
support of a ‘transom saver.’ These units (especially when used in
conjunction with boat buckles) help support the engine, reducing stress
levels and ultimately saving unnecessary wear and tear on the boat,
motor, and trailer.

Gary Howard
Ranger Engineering

I’ll be buying one this week…good thread.

I run a 200 Evie on my 2005 619 and just use the trailoring bracket as the dealer suggested. I was told the transom is bulletproof and did not need a T saver.

The download instructions for v3.2.2 say to restore my 1157 to default settings prior to loading any updates. Will I lose any waypoints, etc. if I do this?

This might sound odd, but what I’ve concluded is this:
Boats are worth what they are selling for. Like getting ‘comps’ during the home buying process, the thing to do is check around to see what the model you are looking at is selling for. Check Muskies First, Walleye Central, and this link:
http://boat.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/boat.cgi?cat=boa&itm=ranger&fil=690

Check around to see how much your model is selling for and you’ll get a good idea of what it’s worth. Good Luck.

I run an 05 619 and fish on Green Bay, Vermilion, and LOTW. It handles big water pretty well. I have to laugh when guys say they’ve fished big water like Big Bay on V when it’s rockin’ out there and their boat handles everything that can be thrown at it…There are times when I’ve been out in my 619 on Green Bay and Vermilion and it was plain dangerous and it would be for any small craft. Anyhow, the 620 I’ve fished out of as well and runs completely differently across the water…much more stable, simply FEELS like a much bigger boat. I would strongly advise that if you have the room in your garage to go with the 20 or 21 especially if you regularly fish bigger water. Good luck.

While 10s have been all the rage the past few years, be sure to have some ‘Jr.s’ on hand as well. Last year all our fish came on Jrs. Marked fish during the day went back after dark and caught them. On Wednesday of our trip we went 3 for 3 on waypoint marked fish…3 fish in 30 minutes on 3 consecutive spots. Pretty exciting. I’m staying at Gruben’s first week of August (marina by the bridge in central part of lake). I have a red 619–stop and say ‘hi’ if you see me and we can share notes! Best Luck! Can’t wait

Hmmm? That’s crazy talk. That garmin is 5 years old.

Cool Beans! Thanks for the reply!

Here’s a link to a deck project that was done for the rear of a 619. I used 3/4″ treated and covered with marine adhesive and the closest color carpet I could find at Menards.

http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=33605&posts=3&highlight=casting%20deck&highlightmode=1#M248138

I don’t understand how a rod holder will break from hooking a big fish or even a snag. Unless you have your drag LOCKED, which I’ve not heard of when trolling, any undue resistance should be taken care of with a proper drag setting. Am I way off base here?

Okay, thanks. Found it in the manual p. 109. It is called Est Pos Error.

Now I just need to figure out how to get it displayed a part of the data set on my screen.

The spine and muscular structure of a big esox is not made to support it’s total weight by dangling the fish by it’s head vertically with only one hand in the gill plate.
The most common way to lift a muskie is by its gill plate, but caution is needed because the gills themselves are capable of cutting through the flesh of your hand. To do a gill hold, hold the fish securely by the back with one hand and then open the gill plate with the other and pull it out and away from the gills. Hold the plate open with constant pressure and slide your fingers inside and lift. Make a fist. Do not let your fingers slide into the gills, and make sure to maintain pressure on the gill plate to prevent your fingers from being injured if the fish attempts to thrash. Place your other hand under the belly of the fish and hold it horizontally, as holding a fish vertically can cause damage to its muscles and spine. Handling big fish, like anything, is something that needs to be learned. Now, good luck in getting that big fish!

Too much tackle-building stuff…true-dat! My workbench turns into an absolute MESS after a few hours of making baits. After a week or so I can’t find a darned thing beneath the maribou, hair, and flash pieces of cut wire everywhere, clevises, beads…oh, ’tis a beautiful thing…and then have to take 40 minutes to clean up

I personally like the side by side sonar 2-d with the downview.

Jeremy—
Nice looking bait! It’s hard to tell b/c I know it is a long bait, but what size hooks do you have on there?

Called Humminbird, on hold less than one minute. They gave me this link:

http://www.humminbird.com/support/FAQ.aspx?faqid=36

Looks like I’m all set.

MOJO—Thank you for the offer. If I get stuck I’ll look you up! By the way, your AVATAR is HYPNOTIZING! I CANT LOOK AWAY!

I’m on my second Saltist. My first was the 40 size w/o levelwind and I struggled mightily with backlashes. I sold that one and moved into a LW model size 30. THe 40 is pretty darned big, so I went with the 30. It still has a 6.1 retrieve instead of the 6.4 retrieve of the 40, but still burns ’em in like mad. IMO the size difference is not worth the extra three-tenths. I like the level wind model much better although casting into the wind can be troublesome with backlashes. You really have to have the spool tension and braking system set properly. I’d like to try a trinidad someday, but I haven’t the bucks for it. Used a revo toro over the summer and really liked it but if speed is what you are after, the Saltist or Trinidads seem to be the go-to products.
Best Luck,
Rick

Hi–
Looks like you already have alot of great advice. I’ve been tying my own tails for some years now and it is a great way to pass the winter. I’m using a Boggs Tackle Maker to turn my wire. I’m using .051 diameter wire although some use the .062 but I find it hard to work with and have never had a problem with .051. IF you go that route be sure to order the one with the ‘extension’ so you can turn longer wire needed for today’s larger bucktails. I’ve tied hair, maribou, and put together my own ‘cowgirls’ as well. If you really get into it and decide you’d like to save money on components, Moore’s Lures has nearly the best prices around. One note, if you are going to work with flashabou, be sure to get the Mag Flashabou becuase the thinner stuff tends to get tangled in the clevises—learned that the hard way.

You will enjoy making your own bucktails as it is fairly easy to do. You’ll find yourself always tinkering trying to come up with something new. Below is a picture of a MAGNUM model I put together with flash and Magnum blades. The smaller blade on the top that is laying there is a size 10 like those on the cowgirls.

Once you catch your first fish on a bait you’ve made, you’ll never throw anything but your own! It is a rewarding past-time and they make great Christmas gifts for your pals! If you have any questions, PM me!

Thanks for the great welcome. I am from Kronenwetter, WI located just south of Wausau, WI. Yes, I’m a ski addict and get out every chance I get. I enjoy meeting new friends through fishing and often have an open seat. I spend alot of time fishing the WI River system in the Wausau/Mosinee area and spend a good amount of time in Vilas Co./St. Germain where we have a cabin on Lost Lake. I enjoy fishing with other die-hards so if you’re in the area, shoot me a PM!

OK thanks. The older chip models look like this—scroll down you will see some:

http://www.gpsnow.com/gmdc.htm

Called Garmin and they said I need a card reader and a program called Homeport to read the waypoints and the mapping off the chip. I should then be able to save the waypoints onto my PC. The person said the waypoints are written to be recognized by Garmin only and that he was not aware of any means to make them readable by a HB. Hopefully somebody knows a trick!

Thanks,

I’m sorry, I keep thinking of more quesitons….is the 3-d view an application to be used while actually fishing structure, or more of a general out-zoom application to be used for getting an idea of what it looks like down below,

Thanks again,

Thanks! I think I like the looks of the Insight better, though I’m not sure, it’s hard to say and a guy should really make the right choice here. Is there anywhere a guy could see a closer zoom sample of 3d comparing the two (LM Insight and N-Platnum)?.

Thanks again,

Rick