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  1. 10-03-2019, 12:27 PM #1
    TX Strampion
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    Another reason for me to dislike dropshot

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    I don't know if the pic will post directly from my phone but I busted the hell out of my depth finder screen with the weight from that cumbersome rig. I wonder if I can get the glass replaced.
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    #2 10-03-2019, 12:53 PM
    Dang that sucks.
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    #3 10-03-2019, 02:07 PM
    Ouch!!
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    #4 10-03-2019, 02:23 PM
    Wtf were you doing to do that and how big of weight ?
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    #5 10-03-2019, 02:59 PM
    Dang it man, you can probably send it in and have the screen replaced.
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    #6 10-03-2019, 04:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TritonMan250 View Post
    Wtf were you doing to do that and how big of weight ?
    Beats the ever-living chit out of me . I pulled up on a spot and fished for 20 minutes. When I got behind the wheel I saw the broken screen with fresh glass dust around the hole. I was throwing a 3/8 oz tungsten tear drop weight. I lob it kind of like a c-rig to prevent it from tumbling end over end when casted. Nothing crazy. Odd thing was that I never heard or felt a thing. I even searched on the floor to see if there was a bullet. I can only assume that I hit the screen as I swung back to cast.
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    #7 10-03-2019, 04:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stompy View Post
    Dang it man, you can probably send it in and have the screen replaced.
    I'm going to contact HB to see if they'll do it.
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    #8 10-03-2019, 07:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TX Strampion View Post
    I'm going to contact HB to see if they'll do it.
    I think they will Cliff.
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    #9 10-03-2019, 07:13 PM
    Lowrance won't....ask me how I know.
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    #10 10-04-2019, 04:12 PM
    HB does replace screens for $257.45. They'll also inspect the unit for any other issues, software updates, etc. and if it's determined that the unit is damaged, they'll send a complete replacement head at no additional cost. Turnaround time is 5-7 days.
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    #11 10-04-2019, 04:27 PM
    Can't beat a deal like that ...
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    #12 10-04-2019, 06:11 PM
    Cost depends on unit. I busted my buddies helix 12 G2 with a dropshot that deflected off the seat as I pitched it. $405 plus tax.


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    #13 10-05-2019, 07:49 PM
    Dropshot or a round from a sniper?
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    #14 10-05-2019, 10:37 PM
    Find a bank and flip some bushes.. Save a lot of money and catch good fish!!!
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    #15 10-06-2019, 01:05 PM
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    Find a bank and flip some bushes.. Save a lot of money and catch good fish!!!
    Man, I used to do a lot of flipping as a youngster but I guess I got burned out at some point and have done very little of it over the last 20 years or so. I could learn a lot by spending a day or 2 in the boat with you using nothing but a flipping rod.
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    #16 10-06-2019, 07:54 PM
    Best close man against beast combat you can get.
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    #17 10-07-2019, 04:21 PM
    Damn it brotha. Glad it is a relatively cheap repair!!
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