04-06-2005, 12:44 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Yes, there is some "flip flop". Most times though, the bulk of the wires sticking out the ends of the PVC make for a tighter fit and little wiggle. On cold mornings, when the wire is stiff, it is difficult to stuff the whole thing down inside the pocket. Gives me an opportunity to practice my "fishing" vocabulary.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I tried the 2/4 too. It works great. However, unless you cut out all the excess cable, and make an inline splice, you have a bundle of wire to stuff in your pocket, along with battery and tackle. I have stayed with the PVC tube because it at least solves that problem. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have cut and spliced most of my previous float tube sonars. Ya just don't need all that cable. Basic electrician skills will allow you to make a clean and waterproof splice...especially if you finish the job with shrink tubing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The main reason for leaving the cable long is if you also have a boat (or will be using it on someone else's boat). By leaving the cable full length, you can set it up on a boat as double duty...triple duty if you also rig it for ice fishing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I tried the 2/4 too. It works great. However, unless you cut out all the excess cable, and make an inline splice, you have a bundle of wire to stuff in your pocket, along with battery and tackle. I have stayed with the PVC tube because it at least solves that problem. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have cut and spliced most of my previous float tube sonars. Ya just don't need all that cable. Basic electrician skills will allow you to make a clean and waterproof splice...especially if you finish the job with shrink tubing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The main reason for leaving the cable long is if you also have a boat (or will be using it on someone else's boat). By leaving the cable full length, you can set it up on a boat as double duty...triple duty if you also rig it for ice fishing.[/#0000ff]
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