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Lowrance HDS Carbon Sweet 16

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The new Lowrance HDS Carbon Sweet 16 is all about excess. There is nothing really more to say. With a whopping price tag of around 5k it puts it in an elite group of snobby folks. The question to ask is when is it too much? Soon you will see some joker who has two of them side by side on his fancy rig. Is that what’s needed to fish competitive these days? To win? Seriously?… ...Read More

Lowrance HDS Carbon

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I really want to get my hands on on one of these Lowrance HDS Carbon units. Unfortunately they are out of my price range. These units go from 7 inch to massive 12 inch screens. Wow! Can you  say overkill?  Can you picture one of these units on a 14 foot Jon? Ready for Battle. New Lowrance® HDS Carbon units feature ultra-clear SolarMAX™ HD multi-touch displays with… ...Read More

Power-Pole Micro Anchor

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I was doing some research to see what was available for shallow water anchoring when I ran across the Power-Pole Micro Anchor. What caught my eye right away was the low price of $595. This price is not cheap, but out of what is available out there, it looks like it’s half the price of its competitor. Because I’m not here to reinvent the wheel I literally… ...Read More

Retractable Anchor pole

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TinBoats member Frank R made his own Retractable Anchor pole and it came out awesome. What is cool about this, is that you can make one too for under $100. Lots of you guys like the idea of crafting your own things, so this might interest you. What I like about Frank R’s video is he shows you what he made, what he was thinking, and ideas for improvement if you decide… ...Read More

Minn Kota Ulterra

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The Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor is a state-of-the-art electric trolling motor designed to simplify boat control. Picture a trolling motor that features things like fully automated stow and deploy, wireless remotes, GPS functionality and more. This is not your grandpas old trolling motor, those days are long gone. I want it, I can’t afford it. Santa?… ...Read More

Raymarine Dragonfly

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Finally, there’s a fish finder that every regular joe can afford. Raymarine introduced the Dragonfly 4 & 5 at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. Now you can get down vision technology for as little as $200 bucks. You can get a decent unit with most of the bells and whistles for $300. Now I can finally afford one. http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=11200… ...Read More

Minn Kota Talon

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I like the concept behind the Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchoring system. On their website it looks like there are four models available that range in anchoring from six to twelve feet deep. I can’t be the first guy to want to put one on a Jon boat am I?  I think this would be perfect especially for the little ponds I hit. Check out this youtube video on the… ...Read More

Minn Kota Motors

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Minn Kota Motors has a new redesigned website, Below is Minn Kotas Press release. October 2014 Racine, WI –  Minn Kota® has launched a new brand website (  www.minnkotamotors.com) showcasing its trolling motors,  Talon shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. The new site allows anglers to experience Minn Kota’s… ...Read More