that i could actually move around a little in some sort of protected area and keep fishing. My options were very limited at that point. i ended up 3rd place in the event after a heavier bag on day 2 with fully charged batteries. i vowed to never let this happen again. i contacted Stealth Charging Systems in tenn. immediately after that tournament after hearing about an onboard charging system. i had heard about onboard charging systems a few years ago, but i just dealt with the low batteries as usual business at the end of the day. during my win of the FlW everStart delta event this year, i had used my batteries so hard during each day of practice, competition, and in the tournament, by the end of the day, every day the batteries were very weak. This actually effected which areas i could fish late in the day, depending on the wind direction and velocity. Stealth Charging Systems charges on the run or from an electrical outlet and it works great. The smart technology looks at your start battery voltage first and then distributes power accordingly to your trolling motor batteries as you run. i found out later that you can also charge your trolling motor batteries from your vehicle’s alternator as you’re traveling. The technology also prevents overcharging your batteries as well. The system comes with an onboard gauge that mounts on your boat dash, so that you are constantly aware of your battery status. The personnel at Stealth are battery experts. They do recommend plugging in your Stealth battery charger at the end of every day to top the charge off. They are competitive fishermen as well; so, i give their opinion great weight. after using the Stealth Charger i could not be more pleased with the results. My batteries are as strong at noon as they are first thing in the morning. i am the type of fisherman who moves around an area with moderate speed on the trolling motor, and runs with the big motor frequently during the day, so the Stealth Charger is a perfect fit for me. Hopefully, all fishermen can benefit from an awesome new technology like Stealth Charging Systems. FlW everStart champion Brian Carpenter lives on the Calif. delta and spends much of his time fishing his home water. He is a 3-time California bass Federation State team qualifier and has five top-3 finishes on the big bass fishery in tournament circuits that include the FlW national Guard, angler’s Choice and Won Bass. Carpenter’s sponsors include Power-Pole, Powell rods, Stealth Charging Systems, tnt Baits and Costa del Mar.
Issue 5
October 2012
SNAG RESISTANT • 100% LEAD FREE
• Unique ability to slide and glide over rocks and other underwater obstructions
• Incredible finesse and great sensitivity
• Includes a barrel swivel to prevent line twisting
• Gives anglers the capability to fish in environments that were previously inaccessible
• Tournament winners #1 fishing sinker of choice
• Perfect balance between buoyancy and submersion
• Weights available in: • 1/8 oz • 3/16 oz • 1/4 oz • 3/8 oz • 1/2 oz
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