05-23-2009, 02:23 PM
[quote lonehunter]I'm curious ,is there an adjustable tension release on it ?
If I were using a shallow running plug and then switched over to a deep diving plug that
would produce more drag would it be simple to recalibrate the release ?
Recommended lure weight for use with the RC boats , do they vary from model to model ?
Can the RC boat sustain a constant speed in a slow to moderate moving body of water like the Manistee or the Au Sable rivers ? (1 to 5 knots , average being 3 knots )
Battery life during normal operation on a pond or lake , average hours of use and life
expectancy of the batteries ? Recharge time ? Low battery indicator ?
Are the remote controls similar to a standard remote control for
regular RC hobby boats for those who are already familiar with RC boats ? Are the controls easy to master for someone without prior knowledge of RC operated boats ?
I'm guessing this product can be used for two methods of delivery of your tackle , one as a trolling apparatus , the other for still fishing applications , are there any other features I have overlooked ?[/quote]
I'm assuming you're refering to "The RC Fishing Pole"...it's designed to attach to any r/c boat and to turn the boat into a rc fishing boat.
[inline fishdaddy.gif]The main feature is that it extends from the rear of the boat 12-17 inches to allow the fishing line clearance of the boat.
The line release is simple, one sticky back velcro dot goes on the end of "The RC Fishing Pole". Then the other one goes on your fishing line, placed to allow your bait/hook to be underwater, you can choose the depth by where you put the velcro dot.
Can you adjust the tension, well, to a degree I would say, depending on how hard you afix the two velcro's together. They don't need too much pressure to stick together.
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To see the Instruction Book Click Here
So barely putting them together is good for panfish, where tighter is bigger fish. Now, there is a small hole at the tip of "The RC Fishing Pole", I've seen those tiny release clips for planer boards about 1-2 inches long that you could choose to attach to the small hole.
How much weight? 3-4 oz. tops, unless you put the planer clip on "The RC FIshing Pole".
Speed? R/C Boats vary in features with regard to variable speed, since "The RC FIshing Pole" will attach to any r/c boat, you can buy a boat that fit's your needs. They boats they sell at RC Fishing World are not variable speed, they cruise at a good trolling speed..15-20 mph
Same thing with battery life, the batteries for r/c boats can be upgraded, there are some really good batteries out there at most hobby shops and online, so if your boat doesn't come with a real powerful one you can always buy a better one. I've even heard of joining two batteries together. Most r/c boats come with a 7.2 volt 1800 nicd, battery that gives you 20-30 minutes constant run time. Charge time, about 3 hours.
If you are using an off the shelf r/c boat, and attaching "The RC FIshing Pole" to it, all of the regular features of the r/c boat and remote are what you would get. Most of us have played with a remote control toy at one time or another so, learning how to operate the r/c boat insn't an issue.
You're right about there being two ways to use "The RC Fishing Pole. One where the line disconnects when a fish hits, the good thing about that is catching a lunker, also that is why this topic was started, This way is legal in Michigan. Now, it can be used the other way, there is a small hole at the tip of "The RC Fishing Pole' to attach a line....then using the r/c boat to actually fish, and then the boat pulls in the fish, this is for small panfish, and is not legal in Michigan unless you are on private property fishing.
RC Fishing is a new take on fishing, and for some of us it provides a soluution to fish under low lying branches where we can't cast, and to navigate our line to inacessable spots. The youngsters with all of their electronic gadgetry love it too, for them it takes fishing to another level. I like it because I'm a fisherman, I like to catch fish.
You might want to see some of the video's at the RC Fishing World website to see it in action.
Click Here: RCFishingWorld.com
Or Click Here to see all the RC Fishing video's on YouTube. [fishin]
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If I were using a shallow running plug and then switched over to a deep diving plug that
would produce more drag would it be simple to recalibrate the release ?
Recommended lure weight for use with the RC boats , do they vary from model to model ?
Can the RC boat sustain a constant speed in a slow to moderate moving body of water like the Manistee or the Au Sable rivers ? (1 to 5 knots , average being 3 knots )
Battery life during normal operation on a pond or lake , average hours of use and life
expectancy of the batteries ? Recharge time ? Low battery indicator ?
Are the remote controls similar to a standard remote control for
regular RC hobby boats for those who are already familiar with RC boats ? Are the controls easy to master for someone without prior knowledge of RC operated boats ?
I'm guessing this product can be used for two methods of delivery of your tackle , one as a trolling apparatus , the other for still fishing applications , are there any other features I have overlooked ?[/quote]
I'm assuming you're refering to "The RC Fishing Pole"...it's designed to attach to any r/c boat and to turn the boat into a rc fishing boat.
[inline fishdaddy.gif]The main feature is that it extends from the rear of the boat 12-17 inches to allow the fishing line clearance of the boat.
The line release is simple, one sticky back velcro dot goes on the end of "The RC Fishing Pole". Then the other one goes on your fishing line, placed to allow your bait/hook to be underwater, you can choose the depth by where you put the velcro dot.
Can you adjust the tension, well, to a degree I would say, depending on how hard you afix the two velcro's together. They don't need too much pressure to stick together.
[inline 5.gif]
To see the Instruction Book Click Here
So barely putting them together is good for panfish, where tighter is bigger fish. Now, there is a small hole at the tip of "The RC Fishing Pole", I've seen those tiny release clips for planer boards about 1-2 inches long that you could choose to attach to the small hole.
How much weight? 3-4 oz. tops, unless you put the planer clip on "The RC FIshing Pole".
Speed? R/C Boats vary in features with regard to variable speed, since "The RC FIshing Pole" will attach to any r/c boat, you can buy a boat that fit's your needs. They boats they sell at RC Fishing World are not variable speed, they cruise at a good trolling speed..15-20 mph
Same thing with battery life, the batteries for r/c boats can be upgraded, there are some really good batteries out there at most hobby shops and online, so if your boat doesn't come with a real powerful one you can always buy a better one. I've even heard of joining two batteries together. Most r/c boats come with a 7.2 volt 1800 nicd, battery that gives you 20-30 minutes constant run time. Charge time, about 3 hours.
If you are using an off the shelf r/c boat, and attaching "The RC FIshing Pole" to it, all of the regular features of the r/c boat and remote are what you would get. Most of us have played with a remote control toy at one time or another so, learning how to operate the r/c boat insn't an issue.
You're right about there being two ways to use "The RC Fishing Pole. One where the line disconnects when a fish hits, the good thing about that is catching a lunker, also that is why this topic was started, This way is legal in Michigan. Now, it can be used the other way, there is a small hole at the tip of "The RC Fishing Pole' to attach a line....then using the r/c boat to actually fish, and then the boat pulls in the fish, this is for small panfish, and is not legal in Michigan unless you are on private property fishing.
RC Fishing is a new take on fishing, and for some of us it provides a soluution to fish under low lying branches where we can't cast, and to navigate our line to inacessable spots. The youngsters with all of their electronic gadgetry love it too, for them it takes fishing to another level. I like it because I'm a fisherman, I like to catch fish.
You might want to see some of the video's at the RC Fishing World website to see it in action.
Click Here: RCFishingWorld.com
Or Click Here to see all the RC Fishing video's on YouTube. [fishin]
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