rod1448

Hi Fishraiders, I purchased a HDS5 combo about 10 months ago and since I purchased it there has been 2 software upgrades which I've done by downloading the update to an SD card and then updating the sounder. It has worked perfectly every time and the great thing about it is that every time you upgrade the software the unit ends up with a hand full of extra features. I don't know about the HDS5X but with the combo it is very easy. Just go into the Australian Lowrance site www.lowrance.com.au/ then click on 'DOWNLOADS', 'PRODUCT SOFTWARE UPDATES' then just scroll about half way down till you get to 'HDS - ALL units - 4.0 software version and demonstration files' click on this and it will give you step by step instruction for PC or MAC system. Very easy to carry out. I got myself an extra power lead well worth it. You can then play around with it at home whilst sitting around having a beer instead of wasting time on the boat. I got my lead of the shelf at $^%*&&($% but I can't remember how much I paid for it. Have fun it's a great little sounder. All I need now is the structure scan upgrade, maybe next year, mmmm only a week away.........

Last year I purchased a Saragosa 18000F that I spooled with 50lb braid and matched it with the Crystal Blue Power Tip CB-601JSH (heavy), mainly due to the price of the rod ($139). I mainly use this rod for livebaiting and bottom bouncing from my boat. For the price I'm very impressed with the outfit. Have had kingies to about 80cm on it and worked a treat, I'm sure it would handle plenty more with minimal effort. Cheers Rod

Hi Mark, Regarding the ratchet jockey wheel, I bought one about 3 years ago and had to return it as it did not do the job for me. My boat and trailer weighs about 1300kg, twin axle trailer and I have a 5 degree slope on my stamped concrete driveway. I wanted it so I could roll the boat into the garage but due to the weight and slope of the driveway the jockey wheel would just spin/slide on the spot, no matter what I did I could not get enough weight on the jockey wheel to roll the trailer. When I purchased it I was assured it would work hence they refunded me the money. Hope this helps. Cheers Rod