baironhorse

Ok I made up this primitive but to the point mapping..can you review it and let me know if I missed anything! thanks so much guys for your help so far! ALso for mounting motor on bow what hardware do you suggest? and should I mount on a 1/2" ply wood plate ontop of boat deck?

Get a battery box and put the breaker inside it with the battery. Needs to be a 12V 40amp. I believe some of the 24V ones will work with 12V also but you would need to confirm. Either that or fork out the $60 for a MinnKota waterproof breaker. I believe the NAPA one is around $12.

 

Do not wrap any wires around the nut. Make sure to use ring terminals on the breaker. See the attached pic. You want to put heatshrink where the blue is on that ring terminal. Always a good idea to wrap the breaker with tape afterwards. That one is just temporary running some accessories.

 

Important - when at NAPA make sure it has a tiny button on the side. Manual reset is what you want.

 

If you were in London area I'd gladly drop by to give you some pointers.

Ok so any 40 Am circuit breaker will do?? Ok go to Napa....now assuming the area is not dry...is there a closed unit a can get? also on the pic you provided does th 6guage wire loop around the nut??? once connected to breaker do I shrink wrap entire assembly?? Sorry If Im asking stupid questions... you need you guys to hold my hand on this one and give me a complete walk thru..want do it right....this to me is a huge upgrade as I am currently using a 1975 Shakespears wonder troll 26lb transdome mount with aligator clips!! really ole school!

thanks guys

Assuming you can put the breaker somewhere where it won't get wet, you could use one of these available at NAPA

 

Marrets won't work. If you can't solder them up you need to get butt connectors and crimp them real tight. You only need to use heatshrink on the connection points and overtop of any butt connections and the ring connectors etc.

Thanks Scougog....Where could i get a 40A circuit breaker? Bass pro, Lebarons, HD,, CTC??..is there a particular one you would use? if so where to get it? Also to clarify heatshrink at connection point only right? or entire run?..what about if I used quality marrets and wrapped tight with tape?

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I would recommend 6ga wire at the minimum and a 40A circuit breaker on the + wire as close to the battery as possible. Solder connections and use heatshrink tubing and/or quality tape.

I bought some conduit from Home Depot and ran mine under the floor on my boat.

Any more ? let us know.

Hi

Im installing an older bow mount 36 lb 12v motor guide trolling motor. I want to know where I could get wiring so I can feed thru boat to battery at stearn. Or atleast what guage wiring should I use. Also need to know if I should be running a fuse and at which post should I run off (pos or neg)...Basically looking for complete set up- how to install properly. Can you more experience people help me. Thanks

Thx to all for your thoughts... great stuFff!

The show has contracted over the years....Many of the boths are selling ecess stock and the deals are not as good they use to be...You got to know what your looking for...As far as Lebaron I have not seen them a the show for a few years ( unless I had to many beers and missed them). The BP spring sale is a bigger venue than the fishing show! Although there tackle is quite pricy and only wroth buying if you can't find it at Lebaron or Crappie Tire! My 2 cents!

Ok One last time gents. Im confused and don't know which line to pic. Ive been using Iron Silk in past but discontinued by Berkley and my stock is finished.

Your thoughts on: Raven or Maxima or Siglon(which one??)??

Before I go out and spend the cash would like to know your thoughts.

Thx

thx

I wanna replace the bushings on my pin VT-1000. The VT-1002 model has the bearings that will fit on mine...Tried Okuma web site and have difficulties ording...Any of you folks know local takcle shops that can help me or know where to get them?

Thx

Hey Kelfun

If you wanna hook up some time and hit the river let me know!

Thanks

Thanks Man.... Ya I sweat my bag off in the neopreen's...I had a laugh reading your last line...I know what you mean you need the room if you wanna move nice and easy and not split your crocth open when you layer up! Thanks for your input...Oh when does the BP sale end??

Hi

I am thinking about purchasing the Simms L2 Waders. Let me know what you think. I currently have neopreen ones that are great in fall/ winter- heavy sweat in them in spring or mild conditions ....Are the L2 really breathable and comfortable? Also how strong are they? Your thoughts.

With Thanks

im at king and 50

Do you have any roe 4 sale? I need some to hold me over till I hit a hen.... and yes boys some time pinkies rule the day! just wanna be prepared for days when roe rules!

Thanks for your responses...correction its only 4 & 6 lb leader I use. ... I have them stored in a cool dry place in their org. wheels.... the stuff is not cheap so I wanna make it last also can you guys let me know the brand name and model of main line this way I know what to look for at store and make a decsion...As I mention all I have used is Ironsilk in past and want to changing it up....

Thanks

King & Gore Rd.

Greetings

Where can I get good Roe...Not the crap they sell at BP. Im all out! Any thoughts!....Even if its loose I will tie my own (prefer this).

Thanks

Im a floatin newbie...Re. Main line and leader..... Question:

Is it ok to use left over leader from last (april08)year's outings? I was using 2,4,6 Drennan Fluorocarbon fly leader. I have a few wheels left over. Will it lose it's properties... Also for main line I am using Berkley Iron Slilk 8 & 10lbs- two new boxes a couple of years old..stocked up this line since it is discontinued from Brekley.... Don't want to get out there and be tying leaders all day from snags and most of losing FISH!

You input would be approciated.

Thx

On a final note what do you guys recommend for Main Line. I here Maxima line in favoured? Whats your preference?

Thx again!

Where approx would you guys fish for steelies Feb - April. Before opener? Where could I legally fish and enjy the runs the experienced gents like you talk about?? I so confused

Thanks Guys

Hi All

Was wondering if you pinners out there can help out this beginner. Tried pinning steelies last year and hit my first one.begginers luck i guess.. great fight different world from spinning...I want to be better prepared for this years opener and was wondering if you people can give me some pointers...Places to go where I can get away with a 13ft float rod besides hitting the credit along side half the population of Mississauaga ... I ve been to small L.Ontario tribs but I don't think I would make it to far with a 13ftr.. Any advise would be appreaciated...You can PM !

WIth Thanks and tight lines!