Feb 08 2015
John Kirby
Fry
Member Since :
2012
Number of Posts :
22
Member Shaun Cobb and I fished Timber Lake on Feb 7. Water Temp at 47 degrees when we launched. We had our worst day ever on this lake with a total of 8 fish. Winds were blowing 20-25 most of the day. Typical Timber Lake results though, as all of our fish ranged from 2-4 pounds. We caught them all over the place on a little bit of everything but senkos and crankbaits mainly.
Jackson Bean will apprecaite this: We launched with my battery on full charge and it died on us by 1pm. We switched to our reserve battery which also had a full charge and it died around 3pm. So it looks like we are going battery shopping. Begs the question: What is the average life span of a deep cycle battery? Ours are both right at 4 years old. Seems Ironical they are dying at the same time. Feedback welcome.
these batteries are sealed also, never need water,, but they do weigh a little more than the usual battery.. i guess its from the plate thickness in them.. any one try them let us know… Remember!! a dang good charger is important too,, and charge them batteries when you get home ,, the sooner the better…. i use what they call a Smart Charger.. yall have a great spring,, lets hope its not as windy as last spring
Feb 08 2015
Steve Alexander
Admin
Member Since :
2002
Number of Posts :
1169
Sorry the fishing was so slow. With water temps in the 40's it usually means a slow day. Next february you need to come to Lake Picashos or Lake El Salto. 14 PWF members leave tomorrow for 4 days of fishing. Boats are averaging 150 to 225 fish a day. Yes, those are REAL numbers. Fishing is insane at this new lake.
I have bought dozens of marine batteries over the years and find I get 3 to 4 years out of them. I have bought all brands including the Interstate Optima batteries. There are those that will disagree with this statement, but I have found they all have a similiar life span. So the last few I have bought have been Walmart Everstart and they last 3 to 4 years at 60% of the cost. Member Phillip Chapan has had a different expereince and has a brand that seems to last a lot longer. Hopefully he will chime in and let you know.