stiksave Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm adding LED lighting to the inside rear of the boat for night trolling, and upgrading to a Hummingbird Helix 5 DI-gps. Another thing we're adding a tie rod to the kicker off of the main engine to make steering while trolling less of a pita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose1gk Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I just installed LEDs Wednesday around the inside and was happy with how they turned out. Your going to enjoy the Helix 5. I got the sonar-gps model last year and love it, you just have to make sure that you go through the disc that comes with it and take notes, or take your laptop out to the boat with you and go through it. I'm looking to add a 24 gallon tank, and another set of trolling rods so we can run an 8-9 rod spread this year since we mastered 6 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justtracytrolling Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I am putting on a new to me 60hp 4 stroke, new flooring, 3 new riggers (sold my 2), and gonna upgrade my humminbird 798 hdsi to a lowrance gen 3 12 inch. May have a few other add ons, but gotta let my piggy bank recover! Sent from my LGLS996 using Lake Erie United Mobile App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Daaamn Justin your goin all out !!! i'm pretty much done all I need is 4 new downrigger rods and fill the new special mate with 128 stickbaits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justtracytrolling Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I caught a lot of fish with 2 yellow birds, a chute rod and a half dozen lures total....now its outta control....i love it! Sent from my LGLS996 using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm going to put a new lower shift cable on this week. I added two more lights to my rocket launcher so they shine on my boards, I added that 4" reflector tape that my father in law got from Pendot that they require for the big trucks, I even put it on my flag. I don't really need more gadgets. I put my 700 series on the dog coop for the rigger guys and of course my elite 7HDI I have mounted up front. I have a center light to shine on the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hope everything went well with your shift cable Mike its good to see everyone getting ready !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks guys it doesn't come easy for me but I'm more persistent than a bed bug. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Slammin Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Well, I sold my 25' hardtop and bought a 2001 Superfisherman 196 in February. I bought two new cannon mag 5's, 48" of track for each side, swivel mounts for the riggers, underwater lights for the stern, replaced the courtesy lights with blue LED's, replacing the bow nav lights with 12" LED's, four new med light rods and size 20 reels for Browns and eyes, and a bunch of walleye/ brown tackle. After a few trips out, and working out some bugs I will need two new batteries for the terrova, and will be replacing the steering with hydraulic (hopefully I can get through the season). Sent from my iPhone using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
times two Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 There is always something.... New to me boat last season.....so found out I need more holders on the Great Lakes Planners rocket launcher, 3rd rigger base down the chute for spring in Wilson, redo seat bases, and add some cockpit area lights....and a new forward shoot thru. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 It's hard to believe but i did not spend a single dime this off season. No baits,no rods,no reels,not a darn thing. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 On further review...i mentioned this to the other half who responded with "what about the kayak?" So i guess i did blow a grand on a yak so i could fish when we are camping. My bad. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justtracytrolling Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Old man, I have an upgrade just for you....magnum bomber blue prism! Its a plenty heavy so you can throw it on heavy tackle...should be perfect for night topwater tigers! BTW the inappropriate individual from last year has left the campground.... Sent from my LGLS996 using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labsrus Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 My upgrade is to install Scotty down rigger risers so I can put down riggers on new boat. Sent from my SM-G900V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead421 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Installing a new fish hawk, lowrance hds 12, and electric mast for this season Sent from my SM-N920V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineman49 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Installed new to me Big Jon rod holders, made up a bunch of worm harnesses, got some new Rapala & other stick bait lures. Made up some new LC lines of different lengths on reels ready to go. I refuse to buy new lures at $8 - $10 a piece So I plan on rotating my 20 year old ones(5 tackle boxes full) back into the game. They worked back then , they got to work now! lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmiller1229 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I have yet to install: 1979 7.5 Merc kickier, a few more rod holders, upgrade my 6 gal. tank to a 12 gal. And my new Humminbird Helix 10 SI with Ram mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustFishin..... Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Double trees topped with led spreader lights. New trailer wheels and tires, go through trailer brakes and lights and hopefully that's it! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyjack1 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I added a new 115 Mercury 4-stroke to replace my older 1974 Mercury 1150, replaces all lights and bearing on the old trailer, added trolling motor sonar (Helix 5) in the bow, upgraded both batteries, put 19" LCD 12V TV in the rear of the boat connected to my Hummingbird 858HD DI for better viewing while trolling, repositioned my Big Jon's and added swivel mounts. Heading to Lake O for a few days in a week, and then will hit Erie most weekends. Lakers are heating up !! Wife says I am done for 10 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Onix 10 , with the Ipilot link, I troll hookup to my kicker motor. The kicker motor is used only when it gets rough. Majority of the. Time I use the ulterra trolling motor. Of course I only bottom bounce. Sent from my iPad using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEye Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Same here - looking at setting up Helix or Onix 10 with iPilot link. If you find a good deal wojo, let me know! My old fishfinder crapped the bed last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishinfishin Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 48" Berts track, ratcheting rod holders , Homemade triple tree , I have the stuff , putting it on soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Sparrow Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Added a 9.9 kicker recently and hope to use it with the Terrove up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puking Dog Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Added a pro-troll 2 speed controller to my 9.9 Yamaha high thrust. Works awesome. Money well spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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