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Rick, What did you use to do the cone calculation? I was using the Furuno calculator that as mentioned doesn't allow an angle to be inputted over 99 deg. A piece of paper, a protractor & a vernier. Before seeing the calculator my calculations were dead on for 60 degs. and only very slightly off...

There is definitely a difference, not just in performance but how they protect your eyes. Here is a good read if you are interested http://science.howstuffworks.com/sunglass1.htm In some cases cheap sunglasses actually do more damage to your eyes then if you didn't wear glasses at all. This is becau...

Big Jim, It took me to the middle of your second paragraph to realize you were kidding..LOL. But seriously if he did cut you off with a kayak don't give him a piece..give him the whole thing!!! :lol: :lol: Muskyfactory, Please contribute, yes there is a lot of nonsense on here, but there is also a l...

Rick, What did you use to do the cone calculation? I was using the Furuno calculator that as mentioned doesn't allow an angle to be inputted over 99 deg. I just estimated by entering 99 deg then 21 deg and estimated the total cone size. I should have looked for a calculator that would take 120 deg b...

Personally I think a 1 piece is the only way to go. I would also throw Salus suits in there. Made in Canada I think London area, great suits at a great price. The suit I have is a Salus comfort lite 1200 and it has suspenders built in, so you can take the coat off and the suit stays up. This is nice...

Captain, In thinking a little bit more about such a wide angle transducer, it may be really good at staying on the edge of a weed bed. If you are in say 15fow your cone diameter would be somewhere between 55 and 60 feet. with you being in the center you would be seeing about 30feet out to the side. ...

Woodsman, Sorry, reading over that, not sure why I switched them. Your right, the higher frequency usually has the more narrow beam. Anyway, thank you for catching that. I didn't really look for info regarding the unit Captain is looking for, but it does seem like a crazy wide angle transducer. It w...

As sheldon said the dual frequency is nice if you are trying to run two units off separate transducers. You will also find the low frequency usually has a wider cone angle and although will penetrate deeper it gives less detail. The best analogy I have heard to explain this is sound. A low frequency...

Marc, Thank you for the reply and it is great have someone with your qualifications weigh in. Do you have any insight on the requirement of float suits in cold water? I have heard rumblings and all kinds of rumours but it would be nice to have your insight. I know some operators are carrying surviva...

Landshark, From what I understand about the US system we are getting there, but your system is much cleaner and better run. Right now Canada is just getting into making charter captains comply to small vessel regulations and they are all over the place. Right now the courses you need to take are all...

Great post Jimmy. I know you mentioned that you are inland, so you don't need it, but Transport Canada just made an SVOP (small vessel operator proficiency) course mandatory if you operate in water with the ability to be more then 2 nm from shore. This is a 5 day course worth $500 - 700. They are al...

Well done Aadil!! Glad to see you are guiding. Good work and good luck. I just hope you don't start guiding on the softwater or I'm in trouble. :D :D :D Seriously good luck and I know you are going to do well. Your a great fisherman and a good guy. Looking forward to posts and pictures. Scott

are you kidding me???? A snot rocket?? Those things are invincible!! LOL.

Scott

Beauty fish!! Well done. The picture you made as your avatar is gorgeous!!

Browns are by far my favourite fish to eat. They are so delicate and delicious!! Best fish by far on the barbeque.

Scott

Nice. What beautiful colours on that male. Well done.

Scott