fishing
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- June 25, 2021
Accomplished angler Dustin Wilks fishes’ various bass fishing locations and teaches how to find and catch more fish on the wildly popular TV series Catching Bass with Dustin Wilks found on The Sportsman Channel.
An often-overlooked component to an angler’s success and subsequent enjoyment is having a reliable power source. Yes, the battery.
Impact Battery Sponsors Catching BassBut, how do you know what battery is the best option for your boating situation? There are many variables including how and where you fish, selecting the correct battery type, a battery brands track-record and the upfront vs. long-term costs associated with your purchase.
We don’t think there is a one size fits all approach so we have asked Dustin to install and test various battery brands and chemistries throughout the seasons to help you determine what will be the best marine battery for your fishing setup.
Catching Bass Says Goodbye to NorthStar Battery & Hello to Odyssey
Dustin, along with fellow Bassmaster
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- November 07, 2018
Make the Most Out of a Forced [Bad] Battery Decision
Let’s face it, no matter how many times we preach proper battery usage, life gets in the way! We’ve all been there! Like the time when you just arrived at your favorite fishing hole only to discover the trolling motor won’t work. After some fiddling you determine one of the batteries has crapped out.
Under duress, you are suddenly forced to decide whether to save-your-long-overdue-fishing-weekend-extravaganza or to surrender defeat, head home angry and potentially explode on the first person you meet when you walk through the back door. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?
There is so much to unwrap in that scenario including your overall life attitude, planning and preparation as well as cost / reward analysis. But rather than turning this into a psychology paper on your mental fitness or impulsiveness, let’s focus on one thing: you decide to stay.
Can an Improper Marine Battery Pairing be Salvaged?
So, you’ve decided to stay,
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- October 30, 2018
Bassmaster Elite is the highest level of bass fishing in the world. Rick Morris is a 20-year veteran on the circuit. Over such a distinguished carrier he has blown through countless batteries. However, after NorthStar approached him to be a sponsor, things changed. He has come to rely on and trust NorthStar batteries steadfast performance.
Choosing the Right Battery is Not Just for Bassmaster Elites
We have all been out on the water at the crack of dawn where the water is like glass, the fog looks like steam rising off the surface and that distinct loon call echoes across the inlet. It is on days like these we find peace in the northern back-woods.
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- August 29, 2018
How can you tell what's going to be the best marine battery charger for your situation? Not every charger designated ‘safe’ for the maritime environment will be waterproof.
Some are simply designed to withstand the harsh high moisture environment up to certain limits while others will still operate while completely submersed in water. This is where selecting the best charger can weigh heavy on knowing the meaning behind the IP rating.
Understanding the IP Rating
The Ingress Protection Rating or IP rating refers to the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of dust and water. The first number classifies solids like dust and dirt. The second number refers to water intrusion. Generally speaking the highest number for solids is six (6), while the second digit goes as high as eight (8) i.e. IP68.
A marine battery charger will be assigned an Ingress Protection Rating between 61 and 68. In most boating or damp environment scenarios you need consider no less than a weatherproof or
