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Nothing can ruin a carefully planned fishing trip, expedition and vacation chasing those elusive Bass, Walleye, Trout and your favorite target species or prospective meal than having all the quality equipment fall over. The simple trailerboat still depends on properly installed equipment, whether it’s river, bay, estuary or offshore, the problems remain the same. Reliability depends on very much on good maintenance and careful planning. Plan it right, buy it right, install it right, operate it right, then maintain it right and the problems will be relatively few if any. I have written a book that covers all of these issues, it is the plain language Practical Marine Electrical and Electronics for the Small Boat Fisherman to achieve just these requirements. Win Free Tackle Click here

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But now there is a text that offers the answer to virtually any general text about marine electronics..... The Fisherman's Electrical Manual is written for owners of trailerable boats, but anyone considering purchasing devices and installing them on any size craft will find this to be an indespensible reference.....I highly recommend this book, and I would stick it in the same box as the new chart plotting GPS that Santa may be leaving under the tree. On The Water Magazine

The Fisherman's Electrical Manual sorts through an astonishing array of electrical and electronic devices.....In a well organised fashion John Payne addresses such subjects as outboard electrics, trolling motors, downriggers, batteries, boat wiring, sonar and fishfinders, GPS, charts, radar and autopilot. The International Game Fish Association

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TROLLING MOTORS

The trolling motor is the essential bit of gear for getting where your favorite species are. Trolling motors are getting more sophisticated with radio and even voice control systems, and like larger boats they also have autopilot capability with small fluxgate compasses, essential gear for the bass fisherman. More units are available with inbuilt fishfinder sonar transducers installed within the unit. The selection process is all about thrust requirements, about bow or transom mounted, which voltage to use, and which optional control systems. The leading manufacturers Motorguide and Minn Kota introduce more complex, high performance units each year. West Marine- America's Favorite Boating Supply Source

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ICE ANGLING FOR BEGINNERS Author: Ron Shannon

Have you ever tried angling in the winter months? This is the time everyone gets out on the lake. Even if you don’t own a boat you can fish those places you always wanted to. Here are a few tips on ice angling. First of all, you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment.A set of five tipups and a hand auger are all you need to get started.

A set of basic tipups with line will cost around seventy-five to a hundred bucks. Tipups are a simple affair where you set the cross sticks on the ice with your spool below the water line. Unless there is a lot of snow on the ice this should not be a problem as the water will even out to the top of your hole. I know you’re saying, how do you keep the line from freezing? This is accomplished through the use of braided line, sometimes called squid line. Theses lines are usually 18-25 pound test. Fill your spools to within 1/4 inch of the rim, for that big one that wants to run. After you have done this it’s time to add a leader. I normally use 8-14 pound test monofillament. If you are on a lake with a lot of large fish go with heavier leaders. I use a swivel between my squid line and leader. This gives the bait a chance to move around without twisting the line. It also makes it easier to change hooks, just buy the pretied leaders and hook them on your swivel and you’re ready to go.

Finding Bait Don’t know what the fish are biting on? A stop at your local bait shop will get you some pretty good tips on what is working. It’s a good idea to pickup a couple different types of baitfish. You never know what they are biting on today. Pick up a dozen of two different types to get started. When hooking the bait on the hook I like to hook them just behind the dorsal fin. Most fish will take the bait from the rear, so you want the hook where it will do the most good.

On The Lake Now you’re on the lake with your traps in hand and you need to get to the fish. This is where your auger comes in. Whether you opt for a hand auger or a power auger, you need to find a place to fish. A good place to start is around points, as fish use these spots to find bait fish year round. If you know of a deep hole within walking distance, head out there without further delay. Fish will hang on the edges of the hole looking for baitfish all year. Get that auger powered up and let’s drill some holes. Drill a couple to start with and after you get a couple of traps set up drill the other three. Be sure to check your states lawbook as some places restrict the number of traps. If you don’t get any flags after a while, don’t be afraid to move. That’s just about it for getting started. Make sure you are dressed for the weather to make your day more enjoyable. Don’t forget the kids, they make good runners when the bait bucket is out by the last trap in line.

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About the author: The author lives in central Maine and spends much of his time in the outdoors.

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WHAT DO YOU FISH FOR?

Bass basspro.com/fishing Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Pike, Musky, Shad, Crappie, Redfish, Bream, Whiting, Freshwater, Saltwater? Small trailer boats suffer some very different problems to their larger cousins the sailing yachts, power and motorboats. While some of the equipment is similar the results are rather different. Many boats sit in the home driveway or back yard on their trailers for many months and take the full brunt of the sun and rain between each use. When they do get taken out, they get covered in salt spray in choppy bays and estuaries. When they return home boats are washed down with the high pressure of garden hoses or pressure washers, penetrating most electrical gear. Batteries usually sit without proper charging and also fail prematurely. What does all this cause? Misery and frustration. If you invest time and money on chasing the tournament circuits then reliability is even more absolutely essential. Even if you have a serious competition bass boat, you still have to look at and maintain your systems. basspro.com/fly fishing

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS?

The most common boat problems center on batteries, the battery types, AGM, Gel or flooded cell, whether deep cycle or not, how many batteries to install, and then charging the batteries properly to maximize the run time. Charging issues also center on splitting charging from the outboard engine charging system, and how to do it reliably. My new book will give you common sense and simple and concise information on making the most of your equipment.

Boat electronics gear is increasing on small boats with many boaters installing WAAS enabled GPS sets, along with sophisticated fishfinders, and makers such as Lowrance, Humminbird and Eagle improve performance and capability every new model. Again battery power is proving to be an issue along with the interference from trolling motors on fishfinders and GPS. VHF also is increasing with some boaters installing DSC units for use in near offshore areas, and others standard sets from makers such as Standard, Uniden and Raymarine. Many still choose handheld VHF and GPS units however the same operating principles apply. For good deals on many of these systems I use West Marine, definitely my favorite catalog and also stocker of my books. West Marine have most things for most anglers. Lures are another area that I have much interest and have collected several favorites over the years. There are several good suppliers worth considering and details are on the following pages. Also look out for good information on reels, quality always counts, and there is much to know and learn.

ABOUT WIRING PROBLEMS

Wiring problems are still a major problem. The single greatest cause of boat failures are the electrical connections. Save yourself some problems and give all your systems a good checkup. Are they tight? are they clean and dry? are they corroded? are they protected? Bad connections cause volt drop problems and degrade performance. Even the corrosion, bonding and grounding issues so common on bigger boats also arise on regularly used alloy boats. Look at the following pages for valuable information on looking after your boat systems. If you are thinking of a trip or well deserved vacation look at some exciting options in the pages ahead, be adventurous and get the fish. Planning on sitting the winter out and watching some sports?

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An educational guide on making inexpensive and effective fishing lures such as plugs, bugs, spoons, spinners and jigs for the do-it-yourself anglers. It also includes sinkers and leaders. You will find it useful the next time you sail away on your fishing boats.

Fishing Lures - Make Your Own Inexpensive Lures For Fishing
Learn how to make your own inexpensive and effective fishing lures such as plugs, bugs, spoons, spinners and jigs. Includes sinkers and leaders.