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Amp Hours (Ah) for a full day on the water.

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A question for the Elec reel users. What ah do you find best for a day of fishing without a charge being needed. I know depth and load play a big part so an overall estimate.
Trying to decide on an ah size. Is 20ah good or is 50ah or higher needed for a day of fishing. Trying to keep the size and weight down but rather have battery life.

Benny
 
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Think it’s narrowed down to this company. M-Tech has great reviews and customers are saying a longer life between charges than my other choice Ionic. Although I like the Bluetooth battery check capabilities from the ionic app, longer life is the goal.
Now the decision is one 45Ah or two 20Ah so I’ll always have one on charge and the smaller size makes it easier to store in a waterproof box.

Benny
 
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Great idea Bird! I have a bunch of batteries and chargers laying around. I’ll see if I can figure out something.

Benny
Shoot me a message if you give it a try. I’ll point you in the direction where I sourced the parts, and some things I changed for cleaner install. I’m on model 4.0 or so now. Started with zip ties and but connectors. Lol
 
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Haven’t heard anything from Shimano via phone and email. Does anyone use external lithium batteries with their Elec reels without fuses. Thinking of making the battery box without a fuse then adding it in if needed. I just hate leaving on hold.

Benny
 
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My battery, are waterproof box are complete.
Total box weight with 45Ah battery is 17lb 11oz not the best for following a fish around a boat but not that heavy either. The weight inside is balanced and the recessed handle is super comfortable so it doesn’t feel like 17lb. Decided a fuse wasn’t necessary as the reels have fuses installed, but still have plenty of room if needed. Box also has enough room inside to store reel cables. Made reel connections to retract for transportation with a rubber cap on the ends
Battery brand is MTech
Box is Pelican vault ammo box
Positive and negative stickers by RCSwag.com
All the extra hardware was purchased on Amazon, rods, wire, and waterproof fittings.

Benny

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