(05-01-2025, 06:26 PM)Mildog Wrote: Bob, is your starter, rigger, funder battery a dual
Purpose… I read that regulars starters will not last as long if drained and recharged running big motor would keep it topped off and mitigate that. I replaced my starter battery that came with new boat, I  put in dual purpose starter/deep cycle for start and riggers can use it as back up for garmin if I drain my dedicated finder battery they fit next to each other in same compartment.

(05-01-2025, 06:36 PM)BYUHunter Wrote: At least on my 300 ProXS, the prop is mounted via a rubber "Flo-Torq" hub that will "spin" inside the hub of the prop if it were to contact something solid. This was designed because of exactly what you said - in the old days when a stainless prop was installed straight onto steel splines, it was an expensive game of "what's going to break first?" if you hit something. The rubber prop hubs these days are similar to a shear pin on a snowblower - a designated failure point.

I believe you are correct about the rubber guts in todays props.  But I'm still gonna stick with the 4-blade aluminum prop on my engine.  Too darn old and set in my ways to change.  

(05-02-2025, 01:12 AM)Mildog Wrote: Scott,
Sounds great the Merc pro kickers have alternators that work at lower trolling speeds it will charge the battery faster than any drain finders or riggers will draw. You will never have power issues I would guess with that set up!
I got the 9.9 pro kicker and run my riggers and start off a dual purpose battery.
I have 12 v but only 50 amps life po4 and as mentioned I’ve run out on 2 different days, long days.
I can easily switch over to other battery it’s in same compartment donates are right there, and might consider always running it off the other battery it’s hooked to big motor and kicker so always being recharged. I’ve heard you get better images if you isolate battery. Yet for years we all ran them off same battery and many still do, apparently with no issues?
I got the Mercury 150 xs because I fish Powell and we run such  long distances to fish 30 plus miles much of the time, so cruising a bit faster makes more time to fish and if you need to get off quick you have that option. I still like to cruise a lower rpm and not often at WOT. But feels good to have it when needed.

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions. But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing.

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

(05-03-2025, 02:39 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

I mostly share that sentiment on the duck hunting. Ice fishing, but as much. I've got all the stuff, but I'd just rather be in the boat. My duck rig is a 15' havoc with a 40hp mud buddy surface drive. Put up the beavertail blind, kick on the buddy heater, and resist the urge to see who can shoot 25 coots in the fewest shells (my record is 17)

(05-03-2025, 01:47 AM)Mildog Wrote:




I’m with you Bob when weather turns off, it’s time to chase ducks, ?then a little hard water when it freezes or strip south to
Powell for some milder weather and great fall/winter fishing!

(05-03-2025, 02:54 AM)Paddler Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:39 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

I mostly share that sentiment on the duck hunting. Ice fishing, but as much. I've got all the stuff, but I'd just rather be in the boat. My duck rig is a 15' havoc with a 40hp mud buddy surface drive. Put up the beavertail blind, kick on the buddy heater, and resist the urge to see who can shoot 25 coots in the fewest shells (my record is 17)

What kind of boat do you have?  Never heard of heated seats in a freaking boat.   Did you say 300HP?  What's your top speed?

And what does one do with 25 mud hens?

(05-03-2025, 03:32 PM)lovetofish Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 01:47 AM)Mildog Wrote:




I’m with you Bob when weather turns off, it’s time to chase ducks, ?then a little hard water when it freezes or strip south to
Powell for some milder weather and great fall/winter fishing!

Do you still have a lease at the Harrison. Like Dubob, I gave mine up 5 years ago. I've never liked the taste of duck, and it was harder and harder to find people to give them to. It was/is a great place to hunt, and I do miss it.

(05-04-2025, 02:51 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:54 AM)Paddler Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:39 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

I mostly share that sentiment on the duck hunting. Ice fishing, but as much. I've got all the stuff, but I'd just rather be in the boat. My duck rig is a 15' havoc with a 40hp mud buddy surface drive. Put up the beavertail blind, kick on the buddy heater, and resist the urge to see who can shoot 25 coots in the fewest shells (my record is 17)

What kind of boat do you have?  Never heard of heated seats in a freaking boat.   Did you say 300HP?  What's your top speed?

And what does one do with 25 mud hens?

It's a duckworth 24 Pacific navigator. 24' to the transom, 27' with the offshore bracket. It does have a 300 Pro xs. Top speed on the Columbia, at just a couple hundred feet elevation, was a hair over 50. Utah lake will do about 44, deer Creek will tickle 43, and strawberry will tickle 42. It's big and heavy. 

I mostly quit shooting mud hens years ago. I still have the occasional temptation, and I'll usually let newer hunters take a few. I used to make a beef stew with them, it wasn't bad.

(05-04-2025, 02:58 AM)Mildog Wrote: Duck is great so many ways if you take the time to learn how to cook them!!  As for coot, they are much better to eat than most give credit.

(05-04-2025, 02:51 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:54 AM)Paddler Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:39 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 02:49 AM)BYUHunter Wrote: I have the 15hp EFI pro-kicker, and it does not quite keep up when I am running all of my "nonsense": two 12" Garmin 126UHD's, a 9" Garmin 93sv, LVS34 Livescope, heated captain and passenger chairs, diesel heater, forward, deck, and courtesy lights, nav lights, 4 cannon Mag 10s, stereo, washdown, livewell pump, recirc system, etc. etc. With that said, it's really not an issue because the occasion to need all of that at once is rare.

I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

I mostly share that sentiment on the duck hunting. Ice fishing, but as much. I've got all the stuff, but I'd just rather be in the boat. My duck rig is a 15' havoc with a 40hp mud buddy surface drive. Put up the beavertail blind, kick on the buddy heater, and resist the urge to see who can shoot 25 coots in the fewest shells (my record is 17)

What kind of boat do you have?  Never heard of heated seats in a freaking boat.   Did you say 300HP?  What's your top speed?

And what does one do with 25 mud hens?

It's a duckworth 24 Pacific navigator. 24' to the transom, 27' with the offshore bracket. It does have a 300 Pro xs. Top speed on the Columbia, at just a couple hundred feet elevation, was a hair over 50. Utah lake will do about 44, deer Creek will tickle 43, and strawberry will tickle 42. It's big and heavy. 

I mostly quit shooting mud hens years ago. I still have the occasional temptation, and I'll usually let newer hunters take a few. I used to make a beef stew with them, it wasn't bad.

(05-03-2025, 03:32 PM)lovetofish Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 01:47 AM)Mildog Wrote:




I’m with you Bob when weather turns off, it’s time to chase ducks, ?then a little hard water when it freezes or strip south to
Powell for some milder weather and great fall/winter fishing!

Do you still have a lease at the Harrison. Like Dubob, I gave mine up 5 years ago. I've never liked the taste of duck, and it was harder and harder to find people to give them to. It was/is a great place to hunt, and I do miss it.

(05-04-2025, 04:01 PM)Paddler Wrote: I use recipes from Hank Shaw's, "Duck, Duck, Goose".  My wife likes goose pastrami, corned and canned goose.

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(05-04-2025, 02:51 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:54 AM)Paddler Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 02:39 AM)BYUHunter Wrote:

(05-02-2025, 04:34 PM)dubob Wrote: I fully respect and admire your dedication to fishing in adverse conditions.  But when conditions like that exist when I would need all that heating stuff, I'll either be duck hunting or ice fishing. 

I mostly share that sentiment on the duck hunting. Ice fishing, but as much. I've got all the stuff, but I'd just rather be in the boat. My duck rig is a 15' havoc with a 40hp mud buddy surface drive. Put up the beavertail blind, kick on the buddy heater, and resist the urge to see who can shoot 25 coots in the fewest shells (my record is 17)

What kind of boat do you have?  Never heard of heated seats in a freaking boat.   Did you say 300HP?  What's your top speed?

And what does one do with 25 mud hens?

It's a duckworth 24 Pacific navigator. 24' to the transom, 27' with the offshore bracket. It does have a 300 Pro xs. Top speed on the Columbia, at just a couple hundred feet elevation, was a hair over 50. Utah lake will do about 44, deer Creek will tickle 43, and strawberry will tickle 42. It's big and heavy. 

I mostly quit shooting mud hens years ago. I still have the occasional temptation, and I'll usually let newer hunters take a few. I used to make a beef stew with them, it wasn't bad.

Do you fish the open ocean?

(05-04-2025, 05:43 PM)MrShane Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 03:32 PM)lovetofish Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 01:47 AM)Mildog Wrote:




I’m with you Bob when weather turns off, it’s time to chase ducks, ?then a little hard water when it freezes or strip south to
Powell for some milder weather and great fall/winter fishing!

Do you still have a lease at the Harrison. Like Dubob, I gave mine up 5 years ago. I've never liked the taste of duck, and it was harder and harder to find people to give them to. It was/is a great place to hunt, and I do miss it.

I drove past the Harrison coming back from my place the other day and saw your big Carp cruising around with their backs out of the water in your drained ponds.
Made my trigger finger itchy!
Good news though, your Turtle survived winter and was out catching rays on his culvert!

(05-05-2025, 04:06 AM)Mildog Wrote:

(05-04-2025, 05:43 PM)MrShane Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 03:32 PM)lovetofish Wrote:

(05-03-2025, 01:47 AM)Mildog Wrote:




I’m with you Bob when weather turns off, it’s time to chase ducks, ?then a little hard water when it freezes or strip south to
Powell for some milder weather and great fall/winter fishing!

Do you still have a lease at the Harrison. Like Dubob, I gave mine up 5 years ago. I've never liked the taste of duck, and it was harder and harder to find people to give them to. It was/is a great place to hunt, and I do miss it.

I drove past the Harrison coming back from my place the other day and saw your big Carp cruising around with their backs out of the water in your drained ponds.
Made my trigger finger itchy!
Good news though, your Turtle survived winter and was out catching rays on his culvert!

Haven’t ever seen the turtle , our carp
Numbers have been down except for in the canals , I may have to go out with my bow and take care of a few carp!