I have 597 ci hd. Bought it to use in the boat and on ice. Awesome unit, easy to use and setup. I didn't get di because I thought I won't be able to use it in winter, but apperantly there is no problem to do that. My friend is using 597 di with ice ducer without any problem.
Hi Chad,
I really like to use Rapala Jointed Shad Rap JSR-5 or JSR-7. They are pretty small but you can cast them far away. Good for all species - pike, walleye, bass and even musky. Perch color is most productive for me.
I was on the Mitchell last Sunday. Water level is low. It's hard to navigate - you have to clean up your prop every minute because of the weeds. Fishing was slow. Didn't fish Canal Lake this year.