The first unit I ever used was a flasher unit in a green box. It was just black and white showed the depth and would briefly flash if you had a fish or weeds above the bottom. I was lucky enough to have a friend who taught me how to read it and opened a whole world of what is down below me. I have now over the years graduated to down scan and side scan technology but in my dash, I still have my flasher (color now) to show me what is going on when I am rolling down the lake or fishing in deeper waters. When I am fishing for structure or fishy spots I am on the trolling motor and pressing waypoints to come back and fish over on the scan modes. I still carry my little fishing buoys and drop them in places to get my bearings on a pod of fish or an interesting structure. I guess if I was fishing for paychecks I would invest in the bigger baddest electronic items but for now, I will stick to my more basic fishing rig. It is funny but I don't even take pictures anymore unless it is a personal record the fun of simply sitting in the boat and conversing with my fishing buddies seems to be fulfilling enough for me nowadays.
I use the saltwater series in my rebuilds because I fsh salt and brackish water and they are excellent. I dunk em after each trip in fresh water take them apart and clean them after my vacation. It might be overkill but the few people who get to use my equipment have enjoyed how smooth and far it casts.
Art
Sorry for your loss of the camera. I have a few cameras on the property and they upload to my phone over my internet. So far none of them have disappeared on me.
cheers
Art
Look at Ebay for a used reel if this gets too pricey. Also consider that braid fishing line, good hooks, and lures are also hard to get in the islands.
Art
Art, I have a pm this morning, which also appears to have been sent to others. In case nobody else has told you, it is a new user, Silvia7116, who invites me to f*** him/her/it...........
I assume you can go into my pm box and find it, and ban this scumball.
Looking good Brian, I have been using the ones you sent down and so far they have caught every species of fish we have. The Crappie and Bream seem to really like them. A few bass and a catfish have also fallen victim to them. Due to the lack of safe ice here so far South I am just about to wrap up my season till spring. Enjoy the hardware up North I am sure with a few of these in your arsenal you will have many a fish fry ahead of you.
Art
Very nice trip Brian, Thanks for sharing. Smoked Salmon is my favorite with cream cheese, capers, and red onions on a bagel.
MMmmmm slap your momma good.
Art