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re: Bought a Boat!
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:14 pm to Slickback
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:14 pm to Slickback
quote:
but I HATE hand controlled trolling motors.
Whoa whoa on the hand controlled trolling motors.
I hate the foot controls. Although I fish saltwater and its a pain in the arse to try to mess with a foot control whilst bobbing in the gulf.
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Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:15 pm to Who Me
quote:
Whoa whoa on the hand controlled trolling motors.
I hate the foot controls. Although I fish saltwater and its a pain in the arse to try to mess with a foot control whilst bobbing in the gulf.
Yes, the hand controlled ones have their place IMO; in a saltwater boat.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:17 pm to Drop4Loss
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Roller at winch is to high,
So you think just lowering the roller will help it?
Pulling it, the boat seems to bounce up and down on the trailer a good bit.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:18 pm to Grassy1
I wasn't too high on the hand controlled troller either... but I'll give it a shot...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:20 pm to Grassy1
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I wasn't too high on the hand controlled troller either... but I'll give it a shot...
You may like it better, some people do (especially beginners), but if you're gonna be bass fishing a lot learning how to work a foot controlled TM is almost as important and learning how to flip and pitch IMO.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:22 pm to Grassy1
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Pulling it, the boat seems to bounce up and down on the trailer a good bit.
Not sure about that.
Make sure the rear tie down straps are good and snug. Also get you a secondary (safety) chain. Hook it to the front of the boat(same place as the front winch strap) and hook it straight down to the trailer.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:24 pm to Grassy1
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I wasn't too high on the hand controlled troller either... but I'll give it a shot...
Make sure to get an aftermarket telescoping extension handle. Will make all the difference in the world. Paid over a hundred for mine but I wanted a heavy duty one. You can get em much cheaper at Bass Pro and probably Academy if you wanna try one out first.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:25 pm to Grassy1
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Pulling it, the boat seems to bounce up and down on the trailer a good bit.
It may just need to be pushed up higher on the trailer. The u-bolt should be up against the roller (for most boats).
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:30 pm to Grassy1
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Pulling it, the boat seems to bounce up and down on the trailer a good bit.
First check and make sure its tight against the front roller. Then check the tongue weight, the axle may be back a bit on the trailer.
Don't frick around with it yourself. check the obvious and then if that doesnt work take it to a dealer and let them check the setup.
It just doesn't look like its set proper on the trailer at all
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:31 pm to Grassy1
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Grassy1
It probably has one but if not make sure to have a fuel water separator installed.
I also highly recommend a perko switch (if it doesn't have one) which also are not very expensive.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:33 pm to Tiger 79
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It just doesn't look like its set proper on the trailer at all
In the picture he posted it doesn't look right, but the ones from the link look fine. May have something to do with the way his truck was sitting.
Very likely it is just an odd angle of the picture.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:38 pm to Slickback
In my pic, the trailer was actually jacked all the way up.. had just unhooked from my truck... and I need to get a drop hitch.
I really think it is just a weird angle/lighting pic.
But... I did notice it seemed to bounce a lot on its way home from Lafayette to Baton Rouge. I'll look at it more closely tomorrow.
I really think it is just a weird angle/lighting pic.
But... I did notice it seemed to bounce a lot on its way home from Lafayette to Baton Rouge. I'll look at it more closely tomorrow.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:45 pm to Grassy1
Congrats and welcome to Club Xpress 
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:52 pm to Slickback
quote:Wow, really?
...but I HATE hand controlled trolling motors.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:54 pm to Who Me
quote:I can't believe they are still made.
I hate the foot controls
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:56 pm to AlxTgr
You're probably the only LA bass fisherman I've seen disliking foot control
Posted on 5/16/12 at 9:58 pm to AlxTgr
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I can't believe they are still made.
I can halfway see their use for freshwater only. But for me in saltwater, No Way do I want to be trying to fool with a foot control. Also it's just another part that can and will break.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:01 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:I see plenty of us every trip to TB.
You're probably the only LA bass fisherman I've seen disliking foot control
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:32 pm to AlxTgr
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You're probably the only LA bass fisherman I've seen disliking foot control
I see plenty of us every trip to TB.
Sorry, but I too hate hand controls with a roaring passion. Foot controls are harder to learn, but once you've got it, you'd never go back. I wish they made high thrust saltwater models in Foot Control. I hate having to alter a cast retrive to adjust the trolling motor with my hand. I also like the fact that when I take my foot off the button it stops the motor. I know they make the foot button switch, but it's not the same.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:51 pm to AlxTgr
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I can't believe they are still made.
really? being able to control a trolling motor with either foot while going down a bank fishing structure without missing a beat is key imo...if you're fishing offshore structure then yes i can see where u wouldn't mind a hand controlled, saltwater also...there's a reason why most bass guys use foot control
taking a hand off the rod n reel to move a trolling motor handle with your hand is wasted time imo
This post was edited on 5/16/12 at 10:52 pm
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