I have JT snares—panfish and walleye. Both work great. Also have a TB dead stick that I like. All have baitfeeders. Having almost lost one—worth the 10$ more for the reel. Snare rods are great, flip the baitfeeder off. Let the rod load and lift. Can see from a distance. Used 2 this weekend on red—produced most of our fish. If you’re babysitting it in the shack probably fine to just have a straight deadstick. YMMV
To compare my experience:
2021 burb 5.3 with 15000 miles when I traded it in was averaging 19.3 by computer (which I found generous compared by hand calculation)
2022 burb 3.0 with 10,500 on it 26.8. I’ve towed more with this rig. Average 21 when towing.
I also had poor luck with air ride suspension with GM. Ended up in shop for 2 months waiting for parts. The dealer thinks it is an O ring issue which is sandwiched between 2 washers. It was 40 degrees one day followed by -20 the next. Air ride went out likely due to temperature or potentially moisture in the system.
Do your own due diligence. There are horror stories from both sides. I find the diesel a nicer drive overall. When my current rig is done I will order a new one with a 3.0. In my opinion they are completely different vehicles in terms of how they drive. I prefer the diesel—even if it costs more to fuel and maintain.
Having had both a 5.3 (2021) and 3.0 (2022) I would never go back to gas. The 3.0 has way more pep. We rented a 5.3 on vacation a couple of weeks ago and it reminded me why I love the 3.0 all the more. Averaging 26 MPG mixed driving with towing. Currently at 10,500 miles.
Bigger issue for me is reliability. Having been stranded next to Mille Lacs loaded for the weekend at 6800 miles. Had all lifers replaced by GM. To my knowledge GM is still having issues with their 5.3 and 6.2 lifters. Given the number of reports (check any gm forum) I would stay away from their gassers for now. They say it’s a supplier issue but 2022s are having problems too.
For me the reliability is more important, the mileage, torque, and towing is a bonus.
Watch Jays video on it. Doesn’t seem noticeable. He put it on a mounting board and looks like he had to adjust his screw holes up so it may actually be able to sit up high. Yet to mount or tinker with mine this year. I have a rather flat bottom boat, no V to deal with.
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I bought a used 106 prior to the BF deal. The bail mount is a hoss. I had basskhang custom 3D print a mount. Cut a lot of weight off. I put it on a basskhang large shuttle with an LVS 12 transducer (30 degrees instead of 135). Couldn’t beat LVS 12 for 230 online. Also no black box. Did not weigh it but with a 19AH battery it is noticeably lighter. Headed to red tomorrow. I still have full scope too for direct comparison. My hope was to have a livescope hole hopping set up. I’ll report back.My summer fishing plan was to put a LVS12 on my boat mounted back on the stern next to a GT56, I would then use the 106 while moving in the boat, then pop the screen onto my Garmin bundle bag and use with a pole while casting at the bow….
Doing the same with mine. I have a 93 too for bow and stern. Should be a sweet set up come spring for jigging or scoping while running. Jay Siemens went full Monty and rocks LVS 32 now and stern—he has video of install online.
I bought a used 106 prior to the BF deal. The bail mount is a hoss. I had basskhang custom 3D print a mount. Cut a lot of weight off. I put it on a basskhang large shuttle with an LVS 12 transducer (30 degrees instead of 135). Couldn’t beat LVS 12 for 230 online. Also no black box. Did not weigh it but with a 19AH battery it is noticeably lighter. Headed to red tomorrow. I still have full scope too for direct comparison. My hope was to have a livescope hole hopping set up. I’ll report back.
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If you’re just using for ice fishing you could consider a snow dog. Bought a used one last year. Basic Briggs and Stratton motor. Super simple to service. Compact. Fits in my pickup bed with flip over shack. Have pulled 3 grown men and gear couple miles at a time without issue in a “sled train”. Plenty fast for me.
No it’s not for everyone but for the average fisherman will fulfill 90% of your needs
