[a1flyfishr]

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

 

[explorer]

knowing you…… you will end up with both

 

[Kim]

Benny where did you find the 50 AH battery pack, I have the Diawa 14000mah pack and it doesn't last all day. 12 VDC receptacles work all day and all night no problem.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Waiting to hear back from these two companies. Then when reel arrives I’ll decide on which.

Benny

12 volt 45AH Lithium Battery

Buy 12 Volt 50Ah Lithium Battery | LithiumHub Ionic

 

[bnz]

For the price, I’d go 100ah… https://smile.amazon.com/Zooms-LiFe...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[Gonefishings]

Benny where did you find the 50 AH battery pack, I have the Diawa 14000mah pack and it doesn't last all day. 12 VDC receptacles work all day and all night no problem.

I have the same battery it’s lasted more than 12hrs of jigging without recharged 14000mah. Used it on 36hrs trip and 56hrs trip..

 

[a1flyfishr]

I have the same battery it’s lasted more than 12hrs of jigging without recharged 14000mah. Used it on 36hrs trip and 56hrs trip..

Are you saying you have the same battery as Kim? So a 14Ah battery lasts you a full 12hr day with jigging.

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

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

 

[Illy]

Amazon.com: ML35-12 - 12 Volt 35 AH, Nut and Bolt (NB) Terminal, Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery : Health & Household

Amazon.com: ML35-12 - 12 Volt 35 AH, Nut and Bolt (NB) Terminal, Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery : Health & Household

www.amazon.com

I use this one for my Banax 1000 it will last all day, its not that heavy I carry it in a 5gal bucket and its less than 1/2 the price of that one

 

[explorer]

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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

Two is one, one is none. If it’s my money, I will get two smaller size

 

[Gonefishings]

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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
yes and you can wear it will jigging.

 

[Otownjoe]

I purchased a 12ah lithium ion Smart battery for my tanacom 1000. It would last half a day at pully ridge. I only used it on one trip.

 

[jbuyrum]

Has anyone ever used powertool batteries

 

[Kim]

Benny let us know how it all shakes out. The reel brand batteries are cased and easy to carry but you would need two for all day.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny let us know how it all shakes out. The reel brand batteries are cased and easy to carry but you would need two for all day.

The reel batteries are hard to find and are higher priced than an equal Ah lithium. I think I’m leaning on the M-Tech batteries not sure yet on the 45Ah or higher. But either way I’m working on a waterproof box to store and carry.

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

Went with a 45Ah battery.
It’s overall size is 9”x 8”x 5.5” and weighs 14.5#.
Hope to be rigging a watertight case with connections on the outside for reel wire clamps.

Benny

 

[Kim]

Benny if you are going to build a W/T box for it, you might as well add a fuse/breaker and a receptacle so you have circuit protection and ease of connection.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny if you are going to build a W/T box for it, you might as well add a fuse/breaker and a receptacle so you have circuit protection and ease of connection.

Yes! My thoughts exactly.
Two great minds think alike.

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny if you are going to build a W/T box for it, you might as well add a fuse/breaker and a receptacle so you have circuit protection and ease of connection.

Hey Kim do you have a fuse on your battery and if so, what size fuse is installed. I ordered a fused line and it comes with 7amp fuses. Think 7amp will be ok?

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

Anyone have a fuse between their battery and reel. Trying to find out what size fuse I should use.

Benny