Terry
The rail mounted downrigger mounts and dismounts just as easily as gunnel mounted. The base stays on the rail. Another reason I like the rail mounts better is because I didn't have to drill holes in the boat to mount it.
I have the Scotty rail mounted 1106 with extendable boom mounted directly over the downward strut of the rail support. The 1106 comes with 1 downward support that keeps the downrigger from pivoting downward while fishing, I added another support on the inside to keep it from pivoting to the...
I made the 26 mile cruise back from Warrenton to Cathlamet in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
What a wonderful weekend! Thank you Tyboo Mike and Lynn Marie Tim for putting this gig together. We made some new friends, the potluck was outstanding and we put a sturgeon in the freezer. It doesn't...
FYI
The bait shop at Warrenton is selling frozen smelt for $8 per dozen. Fresh anchovies are $3.95 per pound (about 18 of the lil buggers per pound).
Last weekend we tried the fresh anchovies, but found that something was eating the little guys without us detecting it. I think it was crab...
Home safe & sound. Had a real fun time surfing upriver with a following sea that was rough enough to stand the boat up a few times. It was kind of like a roller coaster by Tongue Point.
No keeper fish this trip, but had a great time visiting with Lyle and seeing Mike & Family.
There's...
Pat
Been there, done that a lot. While I'm not sure of the exact reason, I think it has to do with trapped air.
I do what My IRA did.
A teaspoon of baking soda in the fresh water tank can help get rid of that plastic taste.
Oh yeah, it won't be long now! Cruising down to Warrenton, dropping anchor in 16 ft. of water.... watching the end of my fishing rod, waiting for the tap, tap, tap....FISH ON!
Oh man, I can hardly wait.
Bill
If you were given a choice between 2 integrated systems that were completely separate from each other or 2 non integrated systems with 6 screens (2 each for radar, sonar, gps) which would you prefer?
Steve
The Cathlamet gig photo album is located here. http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Cathlamet,-WA,-2005&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1&PHPSESSID=f0373055832c04090209e99ed34f346f