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Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.

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Hey Henry,

Eagle has emulators now so you can download a simulator of fishfinders
and learn on them.
They don't have one for the Cuda 168 but maybe the Cuda 240 would be
similar?
At least this way you can get a feel for it when you are stuck at home
and save the valuable lake time for catching the big one!
The url is http://www.eaglegps.com/Downloads/Emulators/default.htm
I tried out the 240, but got frustrated cause it couldn't find any fish
under my desk....hehehe.

Have fun getting off the banks!

Beverly
www.lonestardepot.net

"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
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Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.

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Baitgal wrote:

Hey Henry,

Eagle has emulators now so you can download a simulator of fishfinders
and learn on them.
They don't have one for the Cuda 168 but maybe the Cuda 240 would be
similar?
At least this way you can get a feel for it when you are stuck at home
and save the valuable lake time for catching the big one!
The url is http://www.eaglegps.com/Downloads/Emulators/default.htm
I tried out the 240, but got frustrated cause it couldn't find any fish
under my desk....hehehe.

Have fun getting off the banks!

Beverly
www.lonestardepot.net

"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...

Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.


Thanks, I'll give that a try. :)

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Thanks, I'll give that a try. :)

Your'e very welcome.
I just wished I had known about that lil toy so the northern folks would
have had something to play with during those cold winter months that's
fishing related.
Oh well.......:)

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Baitgal wrote:

snip

Thanks, I'll give that a try. :)


Your'e very welcome.
I just wished I had known about that lil toy so the northern folks would
have had something to play with during those cold winter months that's
fishing related.
Oh well.......:)

That made me think.... I said I haven't used a fish finder, but I guess
I kinda did.... in Trophy Bass 4. ;)

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Yup...that counts:)
Hey...I didn't share my big catch last week.
Was about a 5-6 pound carp. My first ever...danged those things can fight!
Thank goodness I had fireline on our I definately would have lost him!
I have decided carp are a wonderful game fishing fish:)


"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
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Baitgal wrote:

snip

Thanks, I'll give that a try. :)


Your'e very welcome.
I just wished I had known about that lil toy so the northern folks would
have had something to play with during those cold winter months that's
fishing related.
Oh well.......:)

That made me think.... I said I haven't used a fish finder, but I guess
I kinda did.... in Trophy Bass 4. ;)

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Did you ever play aainst me in Trophy bass 4 henry??
"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
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Baitgal wrote:

snip

Thanks, I'll give that a try. :)


Your'e very welcome.
I just wished I had known about that lil toy so the northern folks would
have had something to play with during those cold winter months that's
fishing related.
Oh well.......:)

That made me think.... I said I haven't used a fish finder, but I guess
I kinda did.... in Trophy Bass 4. ;)

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Have fun Henry! A boat...any kind, gives you alot more flexibility!
JK

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Hey Henry

Check the charge on those batteries now so you arent surprised on your first
fishing trip. Need to keep them topped up, especially over the winter
months. Look on the Lowrance site for the tutorials....some good
instruction on fish finders there

Best luck to you
Steve





"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
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Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.

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Baitgal,

I agree!

I grew up in Iowa and we had a lot of back water ponds and sloughs off of
the river. In May, when the Sugar Maple seeds would land on the water, the
carp would cruise near the surface inhaling them. I used to tie a big
yellow popping bug on my fly rod and cast to the cruisers who would inhale
it without any hesitance. Talk about fun!!! Iowa bonefish.

--
Mike

"Baitgal" wrote in message
. ..
Yup...that counts:)
Hey...I didn't share my big catch last week.
Was about a 5-6 pound carp. My first ever...danged those things can fight!
Thank goodness I had fireline on our I definately would have lost him!
I have decided carp are a wonderful game fishing fish:)

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Being on the water is one of the 'free-est' (is that a word?) feelings
in the world. It doesn't matter if it's a kayak/canoe, a 12' Grumman w/a
10 hp Merc (thanks Dad) or a 40' sportfisherman. Heck, I even feel great
floating around in a 4' innertube!

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alwayfishking wrote:
Did you ever play aainst me in Trophy bass 4 henry??


No sir, I've never tried the online play, heck, I've only logged a few
hours in single player.

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steve burison wrote:

Hey Henry

Check the charge on those batteries now so you arent surprised on your first
fishing trip. Need to keep them topped up, especially over the winter
months. Look on the Lowrance site for the tutorials....some good
instruction on fish finders there

Best luck to you
Steve


Thanks, I am working on that. I already owned a 2 amp trickle charger,
and had always been told that a slow charge was easier on batteries, but
I've read info recommending about 10 amps on an automatic charger, and
the seller kicked one of these into the deal. I'll check out the
Lowrance site. :)

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if you want some fun try the online if it is still available
"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
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alwayfishking wrote:
Did you ever play aainst me in Trophy bass 4 henry??


No sir, I've never tried the online play, heck, I've only logged a few
hours in single player.

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Totally cool. Why not post a picture of your new fishing boat over in ABPF.
I love small fishing boats as much as big ones.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com


"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...
Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.

Off the banks!
 

Bob La Londe wrote:

Totally cool. Why not post a picture of your new fishing boat over in ABPF.
I love small fishing boats as much as big ones.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com


"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...

Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.

Maybe after I get it cleaned up some. A previous owner used it for duck
hunting and did some freehand camo painting. So if I took a pic against
the trees, you would just see a trailer wheel and a trolling motor!

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Maybe after I get it cleaned up some. A previous owner used it for duck
hunting and did some freehand camo painting. So if I took a pic against
the trees, you would just see a trailer wheel and a trolling motor!


The PERFECT Boat!!! Good for fishing and Duck hunting. Could anything be
better? Maybe a full choke 12 ga 3 1/2" Shimanno baitcaster...

-Zimmy

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Henry Hefner wrote:

Bob La Londe wrote:

Totally cool. Why not post a picture of your new fishing boat over in
ABPF.
I love small fishing boats as much as big ones.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com


"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...

Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.


Maybe after I get it cleaned up some. A previous owner used it for duck
hunting and did some freehand camo painting. So if I took a pic against
the trees, you would just see a trailer wheel and a trolling motor!


Well, Bob, I cleaned it up some. Go here to see it if you still wanna.
http://tinyurl.com/2vbdk

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On Sat, 08 May 2004 23:32:58 -0500, Henry Hefner
sent into the ether:

Henry Hefner wrote:

Bob La Londe wrote:

Totally cool. Why not post a picture of your new fishing boat over in
ABPF.
I love small fishing boats as much as big ones.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com


"Henry Hefner" wrote in message
...

Well, even a poor man gets a break now and then. I just purchased a used
10' plastic puddle jumper so I can get off the banks. It's seen some
use, so I'll have to give it a little TLC, but it came with a trolling
motor, 2 deep cycle batteries, casting deck, trailer, fish finder and a
live well, so I hope to have more chances to put my ROFB education to
use this year. Never used a finder before, (it's an Eagle Cuda 168) so
my guess is my first couple of trips will be a lot more learning than
fishing.


Maybe after I get it cleaned up some. A previous owner used it for duck
hunting and did some freehand camo painting. So if I took a pic against
the trees, you would just see a trailer wheel and a trolling motor!


Well, Bob, I cleaned it up some. Go here to see it if you still wanna.
http://tinyurl.com/2vbdk
Cool, looks like a nice little set up for you to enjoy.

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