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Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-19-2013 Spent three days up at Washington Lake. Fished each day on the average of 4 to 6 hours from the boat. I was using the Predator that weighs in at 14 lbs naked. This thing moves so easy I also decided to try my old modified Minn Kota 30 and the small Werker battery. Ran the boat on 1 most the time with an occasional 2 with wind and had plenty of power when I came in. So, looks like I found a new use for that smaller motor [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-19-2013 Oh and as for the fishing, I was using a Type III and an intermediate. Flies were California Leech, Gartside softhackle and Gurgler and white crystal buggers. A lot of double rainbows, but a surprise Tiger/ Bow double. Also, found out that out by the island is 80 feet deep. Seem to be a little bigger fish deeper. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - cpierce - 07-19-2013 Good fish! Looks like you got away from some of the heat and had a great trip. About how many amp hrs is that small battery rated for? [signature] Re: [cpierce] Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-19-2013 It reads 33 A.H. @ 12 [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - cpierce - 07-19-2013 You got some good mileage. It must not take much to push (pull) you around! [laugh] [laugh] [signature] Re: [cpierce] Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-19-2013 I do think it is the boat. Light weight and very buoyant. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - cpierce - 07-19-2013 I am sure that the buoyancy of that light boat is a big part of it. How is it in the wind? Much different than the Renegade? I was surprised at how well the Renegade handled in the wind... better than my much heavier and shorter Sportsman's (Outcast) pontoon. [signature] Re: [cpierce] Down sizing - pontoonman - 07-19-2013 [quote cpierce]You got some good mileage. It must not take much to push (pull) you around! [laugh] [laugh][/quote] There's more weight/stability to wind pressure than you think with this setup. Weight 14 + 35 batt + 15 TM + 10 equipment + passenger 110?= 184+# estimate. Plus using legs below water acts like a keel for stability and fins like a drag chute against wind pressure even if you don't peddle the fins... Pon [signature] Re: [cpierce] Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-19-2013 It is great in the wind and very responsive. Just point feet down and you stop. Actually, I am posting this because of the interest in the Uintas and the Tubing forum was kinda quiet. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - albinotrout - 07-20-2013 Very nice FG! I was up at mirror this past week camping, fishing, and getting rained out. I caught a few small slimers on a woolly bugger and a spoon. Had my daughter and her friend out there with me as we'll. I guess the biggest catch I had was when I went and fished a guy out of the lake that fell out of his canoe. [signature] Re: [albinotrout] Down sizing - flygoddess - 07-20-2013 I KNOW! What's up with people falling out of boats. Last Sunday I saw two canoes tip over and 3 Kayaks. One Kayak was a mom and tiny daughter! Dang! I will stick with pontoon, thank you. However, I did have a friend fall asleep on his pontoon and fall head first in the drink...LOL Woke up real quick! And yes he had his PFD on. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Down sizing - albinotrout - 07-20-2013 I am glad this guy had his PFD on. I was half a lake away and had my motor on full to get to him. Another canoe got there just after I did and we were able to pull him to shallower water where he could get back up. I noticed his setup made his boat top heavy. He had a seat attached to the rear seat which probably helped his little swim happen. Canoes just not made for high profiles.[crazy] [signature]