BLACK BOX

[Alexis]

Fins N Skins, I did say that a complete git, when it came to electronics would have voltage leaking all over. If that's the case, somehow I don't think adding another electronic device in the form of the BB is going to help them catch fish. If they can't figure out how to wire the boat, change the zinc and ground everything, they certainly aren't going to be able to figure out how to operate the BB.

From personal experience, over 20 years guiding, what it really comes down to in fresh and salt water is practice. You learn when, where, how deep and on what by trail and error and it will make you a much better angler than someone who NEEDS to rely constantly on some external device.
To paraphrase an old line from a movie, " Electronics? We don't need no stinking electronics!"<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

 

[Alexis]

Fins N Skins, I did say that a complete git, when it came to electronics would have voltage leaking all over. If that's the case, somehow I don't think adding another electronic device in the form of the BB is going to help them catch fish. If they can't figure out how to wire the boat, change the zinc and ground everything, they certainly aren't going to be able to figure out how to operate the BB.

From personal experience, over 20 years guiding, what it really comes down to in fresh and salt water is practice. You learn when, where, how deep and on what by trail and error and it will make you a much better angler than someone who NEEDS to rely constantly on some external device.
To paraphrase an old line from a movie, " Electronics? We don't need no stinking electronics!"<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

 

[wolf]

You are right on alexis thats exactly what i have said about this whole subject and no i do not own a black box they are way to expensive for what they do (nothing). but just like the famous CHARLIE WHITE LURE it caught more fisherman than fish ha ha.



Edited by - wolf on 02/21/2004 18:36:59

 

[wolf]

You are right on alexis thats exactly what i have said about this whole subject and no i do not own a black box they are way to expensive for what they do (nothing). but just like the famous CHARLIE WHITE LURE it caught more fisherman than fish ha ha.



Edited by - wolf on 02/21/2004 18:36:59

 

[MyEscape]

Just to respond to some of the statements since yesterday I find the black box a great way to check the volts from your boat and then after that tweek it up or down. By the way it's been proven time and time again that fish are attracted or repelled by current. My boat is wired perfect now but there are alot of other factors that change how much current your boat puts out. Beats carring a volt meter flip the switch and the truth is told.

 

[MyEscape]

Just to respond to some of the statements since yesterday I find the black box a great way to check the volts from your boat and then after that tweek it up or down. By the way it's been proven time and time again that fish are attracted or repelled by current. My boat is wired perfect now but there are alot of other factors that change how much current your boat puts out. Beats carring a volt meter flip the switch and the truth is told.

 

[wolf]

yeah i guess a volt meter isnt important and too heavy to carry on a boat.

 

[wolf]

yeah i guess a volt meter isnt important and too heavy to carry on a boat.

 

[MyEscape]

Wolf I respect the fact that many fishermen don't use black boxes but
I didn't start fishing yesterday, everybody has an opinion and thanks to the internet I have read many and there's more for then against.
I think that nothing beats time on the water but how can you pass judgement if you don't even use one...

 

[MyEscape]

Wolf I respect the fact that many fishermen don't use black boxes but
I didn't start fishing yesterday, everybody has an opinion and thanks to the internet I have read many and there's more for then against.
I think that nothing beats time on the water but how can you pass judgement if you don't even use one...

 

[wolf]

read what i have said in this whole forum then think about it

 

[wolf]

read what i have said in this whole forum then think about it

 

[MyEscape]

Wolf I have reread all that you wrote and must agree you make some very good points. I use to fish from shore in Nanaimo even though I had a boat and thanks to the help of seasoned fishermen I learned alot about how to catch fish some days out fishing the guys who spent there whole day out on the boat and I was at home by 9am. By the way you may know one of the people that has taught me alot he use to fish alot in sooke Don Crow. I wish I could spend as much time on the water as alot of the others on this site. I love fishing but now live in courtenay and own a bigger boat and just felt after all the research I had done the black box might be one more positive thing I could do to increase the odds in my favor. I look forward to reading more from you and the others that have great input in this site.
Thanks....

 

[MyEscape]

Wolf I have reread all that you wrote and must agree you make some very good points. I use to fish from shore in Nanaimo even though I had a boat and thanks to the help of seasoned fishermen I learned alot about how to catch fish some days out fishing the guys who spent there whole day out on the boat and I was at home by 9am. By the way you may know one of the people that has taught me alot he use to fish alot in sooke Don Crow. I wish I could spend as much time on the water as alot of the others on this site. I love fishing but now live in courtenay and own a bigger boat and just felt after all the research I had done the black box might be one more positive thing I could do to increase the odds in my favor. I look forward to reading more from you and the others that have great input in this site.
Thanks....

 

[MyEscape]

You might all like the read @ protroll.com this is the guy who invented scotty's black box and left scotty after a falling out in the 90's he also has designed many others for comm.use....

 

[MyEscape]

You might all like the read @ protroll.com this is the guy who invented scotty's black box and left scotty after a falling out in the 90's he also has designed many others for comm.use....

 

[totally tyee]

whats the price of this protroll? what are the differences?

 

[totally tyee]

whats the price of this protroll? what are the differences?

 

[MyEscape]

If you shop around you will find them as low as $160. You can even run it on a 9 volt battery. The only thing I changed is the sleeves that sit on the down rigger wires the ones that pro troll uses move the stops on my elect. down riggers. You can buy the sleeves from scotty there less the $20 for two and are a great fix.

 

[MyEscape]

If you shop around you will find them as low as $160. You can even run it on a 9 volt battery. The only thing I changed is the sleeves that sit on the down rigger wires the ones that pro troll uses move the stops on my elect. down riggers. You can buy the sleeves from scotty there less the $20 for two and are a great fix.