adrenalin Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 What is it? Outside of obvious saftey equipment first. Just looking to see what people rely on for success.
Hotdog71 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 El Capitan of course I would say my GPS with the stored points, fish locator and Sub Troll. My wire dipsies would be would be tops for delivery type followed by my coppers.
KJ pluggin Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Up until this point our fishfinder has been our most important tool to catch fish. We have added a fair amount of electronics over the winter though, so that may change things.
Nailer Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 The gps for getting back to port, the fish finder for knowing the depth, and the cell phone for contacts.
tray19682005 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would have to say my wife.Now hang on give me a chance to explain!!!!lol When I need her to drive (she hates driving while trolling) she kept telling me it took me to long to set up manual riggers, so I told her if we had electric riggers and it would take me 1/4 of the time . Guess what I got for X-Mas .........2 electric big jon captian packs! When my 1995 lowerance gps/fishfinder acts up she gets frusterated , guess what I got for my bithday last year?...... A lowerance hds5!!!!!Shure glad she didnt didnt know I loosened mounting bolt so it flopped around the transducer!!!lol Ya Im spoiled but let me tell you so is she!!!!! So my wifes my most valubale possesion on board my boat, as long as improvements are (her idea) I stay out of the dog house!!!!!
Legacy Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Its really a toss up between the fishfinder and the Subtroll and with that being said they are probably the 2 most important pieces of equipment. While there are days that I could live without one of them, and somedays 1 is more valuable then the other, but I cant imagine a day without both.
N II Deep Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would say the GPS/Fishfinder combo. would not leave the dock without it.
Paulywood Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 As of right now it would be my autopilot. After that the gps. But I plan on adding a FishHawk this year so we will see how much that helps.
Turfwrench Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 As far as the electronic side goes I would have to say the fish finder. Not only does it allow me to track the drigger balls I can see if the fish are moving to my baits or are passive. It also gives the confidence that when seeing bait or fish that I am in a possible productive area and not wasting time fishing waters that are barren of fish.My chartplotter, while a great addition to compliment my fish finder and a very valuable tool is not nearly as vital in the whole scheme.
Daybreak Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would say ME! All electronics aside, never under estimate the value of a "gut feeling"!
mriversinco Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 gps for me. In valuable to mark a few points where I get hits and go back through those.
silver one Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would have to say my cell phone for emergencies along with my vhf radio.after that it would be my beer can cousies
blrunner Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would have to say a fish finder, it is your eyes under the water. You have to find the fish before a gps will help you keep on the fish.
Ashman Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 BEER! One must stay hydrated for a long day on the water. I'm like most, I need my GPS/Sonar....and a detailed lake map is a must for me.
N II Deep Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 don't forget your juice box and gummy bears:grin:stereo and lunchbox:thumb:
adrenalin Posted March 3, 2011 Author Posted March 3, 2011 You can take my locator but not my depth raider. I could bounce a cannon ball off bottom to find depth but their is no way to dial in your exact speed at the ball without a speed and temp probe. In my opinon nothing catches more fish than having your speed right.
SUPERTRAMP Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I would have to say my Marine radio for safety sake and after that the GPS. Radio can save your tail. The GPS can get u home in a fog. It can also get u back to the fish u left yesterday.
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