Thanks, yeah it was a pretty decent fish for where we were at. First time we had fished that lake also so got lucky the fish were where we hoped.

I believe most use a 15-30amp. I think my 7″ Garmin uses a 20 or 25.

Video from Sunday

Commander and 1000 symetre are sold

A piece, sorry.

Sorry located in Madison, Wi. Can ship.

Walked on 1.5″ tonight in Dane county, WI. Felt damn good can’t wait to fish this weekend!

I’d go dark red, purple, and motor oil as my top 3. I always stay natural, as I’ve outfished many people using those bright unnatural colors especially on big panfish and on pressured lakes.

Have skim on a slough in central WI

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Take a look at Garmin’s striker 7 also, I picked that over a helix 7 and am very pleased with it so far in open water. Have the ice ducer, portable case, and I feel the sonar is more crisp and has better target separation for the flasher dial.

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I picked up the base model cheap on Amazon for banging around this winter. Should be interesting to see how it holds up lol.

I fish outside quite a bit, I like my 32″+ rods. I just adjust holes and shack for fishing inside with them.

You aren’t going to get many opposed to Marcum on this forum, and for good reason! +1 on 5i or a 6s.

In for info on this. I’m looking into a helix 7 ice set up, and for open water.

Some real nice flowage fish there! That number of quality fish makes for a special day. Can’t wait for hard water up there.

Would you guys recommend the same screw/impact drivers for using with an auger attachment?

Thank you sir, it was a brute for sure. I’ll have to post up the video of catching it, I had to wrench it through a 8″ hole lol

I run both sienna and President reels, enjoy them both, but the president has a slightly smoother drag.

Pat McSharry wrote:

I’m so excited I can’t stand it! Hunting might have to take a back seat to fishing this fall for me. Way too many Muskies, Lake Trout, and Walleyes to catch with the new rig.

I’m going all Garmin Echo maps. 3 93SV’s. 1 on the bow 2 on the stern with Pan-Optics. Terrova 101 on the bow along with a Vantage 101 on the stern. Tracks instead of rails and a 12′ Talon on the back!!!

Should be an awesome multi species setup. From Great Lakes trout and salmon to bass and muskies, I think i’ll be able to do it all out of this rig.

Big thanks to SBC on helping me get everything squared away!

My lord, what a sweet set up! Those Garmins are the bees knees.

I would have told him right there that you would be expecting a ride/trip in the new rig for compensation on time missed!

Sick set up Pat!!

Where are you located?

I think a Precision and Commander would be the best choice. Thanks guys, shooting you an email John.

I’m thinking it will fit my needs for larger fish set ups. Now I can’t wait to use one, and it’s 80 some degrees outside lol. Would the PP be better for smaller rippin/jigging raps and around 1/8 spoons? Few spots I fish the fish (eyes) can be picky and prefer smaller presentations most of the time.

Thanks for the info John. I’m almost thinking of just picking up both. I will be fishing the Winnebago system more this year predominantly using jig raps, the PP would be nice for that. I will shoot you an email to discuss further. Thanks.

Thanks for input James. How does the Commander compare to the PP other than the obvious stiffer backbone? Tip sensitivity/taper much different? I like the longer rod choices of the Commander also.

Mainly using spoons for the eyes. Simple hook/weight for the cats/pike.

Sounds like a fun trip! Really been wanting to fish with him. Might have to book a trip this winter.