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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jettabambino on August 20, 2020, 12:43:00 PM

Title: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: jettabambino on August 20, 2020, 12:43:00 PM
So I just spend some money and bought myself a new 12 foot spratley.  I am now working on getting a trailer, electric motor, fish finder, life jackets and all the other jazz that goes along with it.

I am trying to keep my eye open for deals.   What does everyone like for a fish finder.   Anyone have one they want to upgrade.. I am only using it in lakes so I really don't think I need anything super cutting edge. 

I am going to pick up a boat trailer...  and a endura max... also looking for a gas motor but really trying to find something reliable. 

Any tips are appreciated...
Title: Re: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: Hike_and_fish on August 20, 2020, 02:20:08 PM
My 2 cents would be to keep that Jon boat off a trailer if possible. Youll have access to even more lakes without a trailer. As far as the sonar goes, I assume yourr fly fishing so anything that reads depth is fine IMO.  Ive mounted my Chartplotter and small battery on my Boat Tote. The transducer is mounted on the back of the Boat Tote so everything is easily mounted on the jon boat. If you could find a Boat Tote, BUY ONE !

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Title: Re: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: jettabambino on August 20, 2020, 02:58:48 PM
Unfortunately I need to put it on a boat trailer.  My fishing vehicle is a jeep yj... I don't think I can fit everything in jeep and toss the boat ontop of the jeep.

I figure if put it on a boat trailer I can keep the motor on the boat also.. have a cooler, life jackets and oars in the boat while driving...
Title: Re: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: Hike_and_fish on August 20, 2020, 03:35:21 PM
Quote from: jettabambino on August 20, 2020, 02:58:48 PM
Unfortunately I need to put it on a boat trailer.  My fishing vehicle is a jeep yj... I don't think I can fit everything in jeep and toss the boat ontop of the jeep.

I figure if put it on a boat trailer I can keep the motor on the boat also.. have a cooler, life jackets and oars in the boat while driving...

Before placing the boat on the trailer I would take the trailer to a spring shop and upgrade the suspension. Trust me, you'll eventually want to take it down a road less traveled one day.
Title: Re: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: jettabambino on August 21, 2020, 01:59:03 PM
Yes,  Going to take it easy at first but if I notice problems on the easier roads I will spring for springs... I will strap the spratley down nice and tight to minimize issues
Title: Re: Outfitting my new Spratley
Post by: iblly on September 01, 2020, 06:54:47 AM
Have you found a fish finder yet ? I have one you may be interested in.