What's your next thing for the boat?

[dlm]

I got a new kicker last week and went out and put some break-in hours on it Sunday. When I got back she who must be obeyed asked, "So, is that all you need for the boat now"? I instantly became that deer in the road staring directly into the highbeams. Not wanting to admit that there is ALWAYS something else you NEED, I think I muttered something like, I can't imagine what else I would need. ( I know, I'm a coward)

That got me thinking it would be interesting to hear what everyone plans as their next addition to their boat.

[trout6413]

Ez-pull pot puller. It's kinda big so might be a tough one to "sneak in".

[Dullhook]

I just have a small car-topper so any more extra gear would probably sink the darn thing! Pretty well equipped with all the necessities. A basket full of fat Kokanee hanging off the side would be a nice addition though. :excited:

[fish-on-bend]

Nothing till the fish finder dies. Maybe by then technology will provide us with actual video footage down to 300 feet. No more silly arches and spots. Then maybe identifying which fish are hungry and maybe even have a form for them to fill out requesting which lure and scent they want me to send down........is that too much to ask?:wink:

[byebyeducky]

I want a good top. I have been putting up with the old one which is really low, fogged up, and missing a zipper.

Where is the best place in the Mid-Valley to get one made? (Salem)

[dirty bird]

A new fire extinguisher and throwable PFD. I figure 15 years and it's time to replace these. A county sheriff once told me you should knock your fire extinguisher every year with a rubber mallet because it gets caked up. Good advise I think, but being so old I should replace. Also need to change my top for more fishing room in the back. If we weren't in this recession I would just start over and buy a new boat. The wife did say the other day she would rather be making a boat payment instead of a travel trailer payment. I better move on that one.

[Jimmy]

I really need to get some new rivets so my bilge pump can get a rest. :D As for a new toy, I always wanted to get a side planer. Not a in-line but a bow mount and a mast. Might be a summer project.

[BalouSC]

Let me know when you find that Joe....For me, the next thing will be Cannon Electric Downriggers....saving my pennies....Balou


Nothing till the fish finder dies. Maybe by then technology will provide us with actual video footage down to 300 feet. No more silly arches and spots. Then maybe identifying which fish are hungry and maybe even have a form for them to fill out requesting which lure and scent they want me to send down........is that too much to ask?:wink:

[6wapiti6]

Water! With a new baby in the house, the only wet stuff my boat has seen has been this winters snow and rain. I've got a few springer trips planned and as soon as Merwin gets going I'll be up there quite a bit too. I hope :)

[Blind Bobber]

Yes, I'm thinking of installing a spring Chinook as soon as possible.
ALWAYS THINKING
BLIND BOBBER:cool:

[trollin4trout]

Nothing till the fish finder dies. Maybe by then technology will provide us with actual video footage down to 300 feet. No more silly arches and spots. Then maybe identifying which fish are hungry and maybe even have a form for them to fill out requesting which lure and scent they want me to send down........is that too much to ask?:wink:


YEAH- what he said!!!!! My toy box is pretty full right now- I can't think of another gizmo to add to it! I'm just enjoying the heck out of fishing with it.

[stayer]

A floor, bilge, and a main switch panel.

[high desert]

TR1 Gold.

[Half fast Toyn]

Kicker with electric tilt... oh my achin back

[Rick on Rogue]

Battery, mine is 9 years old but still holding up fine.

[eric71m]

Ez-pull pot puller. It's kinda big so might be a tough one to "sneak in".
:yeahthat:

[Jedcraft]

Installing rope lighting under the gunnels for the 0 dark thirty assault.

[SummitOne]

TR1 Gold.

Yup, me too! :yeahthat:

[dogrunner]

FISH IN THE BOAT

really just need to get out more so I can learn how to fish
started doing pretty fair on kokanee this year.

[Loner]

(1) Duel Battery Setup
(2) Auto pilot
(3) New Top or some repair and new curtains.

[Artwo]

Some neat little stow-it clips for stowing my extra rods on my pontoon, I got the idea from a fellow ifisher. These are great little clips for storing rods. Only bad thing is you can't buy them locally, you have to order them out of Redding CA.

[Bobberman]

auto pilot

[Roperguy]

Thinking about putting in a fuse block near my batteries instead of so many wires to the batts. Primarily for the electric DRs.

[Sakana]

Ez-pull pot puller. It's kinda big so might be a tough one to "sneak in".
Just got one last Thanksgiving and it was one of the best investments I ever got for the boat. Mine fits on the Scotty downregger base, so no extra holes had to be drilled. No more aching back from pot pulling, actually my brother appreciated it as he is the official pot puller.

[SilverBullets]

Bought a used kicker (Evinrude 4hp deluxe) and had it gone through from top to bottom, will get to try it out soon. Also got a new Yamaha 4-stroke 4hp, and plan on breaking it in sometime in the next year or two.

[Splash]

Honda eu generator to keep the trolling batteries charged when dry camping and I see electric downriggers some where in my future too.

[Best catch fishing]

Thinking about a (SSB) radio for the those long trips chasing long fins. Just can't part with the money yet.

[Kaptn Ken]

Yes, I'm thinking of installing a spring Chinook as soon as possible.
ALWAYS THINKING
BLIND BOBBER:cool:

:meme::meme::meme:
Now, that's a good one there, annnnnd,
you beat me to it!
:meme::meme::meme:

Kaptn Ken

[dlm]

I'm not sure this thread was such a good idea, my "need" list is growing quickly:excited:

[Doc_Rhen]

A new Boat....Hard to justify too many more things on "Betsy" the 1973 Fiberform.

[cully]

Honda eu generator to keep the trolling batteries charged when dry camping and I see electric downriggers some where in my future too.

Is that what i hear in Camp. I thought those things were for hair dryers and T.V.

[soulrider]

rod holders, and water under it!!! I bought the thing over a year ago and have yet to get it to the water..........oh and a truck to pull it I no longer have a truck and my subaru is not a pulling machine......lol.....

[jzell]

(speaking in a very high voice)

Dual pancake DR weights since I'm currently "ball-less". Joe has um.

But first I'm trolling for a SPRINGER!!!!

So the "next thing for the boat" has to be the best eatin fish in the world.....

jz

[Splash]

Is that what i hear in Camp. I thought those things were for hair dryers and T.V.

If it's a Honda eu then you were hearing something else.

Wishn I had hair to dry. :D

[thefishslayer]

a boat

[nwsoftball]

My list is long and getting longer.


Electric DR's
New Fishfinder(s) - My Humminbird Matrix 12 just don't cut it.
Speed Control for the kicker
Electric Start Kicker
Cup holders
Marine Radio
CD Player/Radio
Electric Trolling Motor
Whatever it takes to make the kicker charge the battery
Better trolling rods & reels

[soulrider]

Different motor, and next summer a different boat, just got word today from a buddy he is upgrading stuff and is selling me his old one for a song and dance.....check my ad in the boat and tackle section I am selling my old stuff if anyone is interested .... SHAMELESS PLUG :D oh yeah got those rod holders I was mentioning in an earlier post:meme:

[twisted lines]

New Oars:thisbig:
JZ; Dont get blue ones

[jzell]

Black, Green, or Orange are my choices from Cabelas

[Don Fischer]

A small generator to charge trolling motor battery's, great idea!:applause: I just biught two new battery's and the trolling motor wouldn't work. Ordered a new switch out of Virgina, be here Sat they think. Someone said something about replacing his 1973 boat. Shoot I've got a 1960 model with fins! 1970 motor! 1946 model janitor!:)

[fish-on-bend]

Maybe one of these? :D The new style boat heater.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_vexO0DI2AXg/Rq6BUC5GE3I/AAAAAAAAAuk/mjAcO-hSc0w/s400/staring_over_the_flats.jpg
Notice the new style of kokanee jig attached to the line. :whistle::wink:

[FallRiverGuy]

A remote speed controller for my kicker would be nice. I have not found one yet for my older 6 hp Yamaha, so I guess I get to keep on wishing.

[Dropshot]

Maybe one of these? :D The new style boat heater.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_vexO0DI2AXg/Rq6BUC5GE3I/AAAAAAAAAuk/mjAcO-hSc0w/s400/staring_over_the_flats.jpg
Notice the new style of kokanee jig attached to the line. :whistle::wink:

What jig, What line,

:whistle::yay::yeahthat::clap::pray::dance::bigsho ck:

[Dropshot]

A small generator to charge trolling motor battery's, great idea!:applause: I just biught two new battery's and the trolling motor wouldn't work. Ordered a new switch out of Virgina, be here Sat they think. Someone said something about replacing his 1973 boat. Shoot I've got a 1960 model with fins! 1970 motor! 1946 model janitor!:)

You know, many of us spend a bunch of time, sweat and tears convincing the wife that old boats are not safe and generally don't even float, then one of you guys has to come along and brag about how great your old boat works.:wink: Let's just pray the ladies don't read this.:passout:

[BobberAnn]

[quote=Dropshot;2463874]What jig, What line,

:whistle::yay::meme::flowered::clap::pray::dance:: bigshock: Where do i get one:flowered::applause::throb::throb::meme:

[Lurp]

Hard Top and lots of lights

[soulrider]

I just realized I need a boat heater like that..........dont think I would fish much but I would be really warm.............lol

[SansooShooter]

Maybe one of these? :D The new style boat heater.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_vexO0DI2AXg/Rq6BUC5GE3I/AAAAAAAAAuk/mjAcO-hSc0w/s400/staring_over_the_flats.jpg
Notice the new style of kokanee jig attached to the line. :whistle::wink:


Damn that didnt come with my new line,pole or lures.

Need a new boat ran out of room for all my tackleboxes... so out with the 12 ft and looking for a 18 footer in the next couple of yrs... So much more tackle to buy

Bob

[fish junky]

radar arch
radar
I'am also in need of some of those pancake weights.
new style boat heater (One like Fish-On-Bend has) :D

[Raining_Kings]

- A bigger more secure garage!!!
- A TR1, but hard to justify the price
- An "extreme net man"
- Some fish blood
- And, of course an updated "heater" would always make the fishing more fun

-= Scott