And from what i have learned he's got some of the best grub on board too, Didn't make it out with him this season but looking forward to next season!!!!!!!!!!! Take Care God Bless and Dream of 4/1/07 LOL Dave From up North

Link,
You were inquiring about CB antenna, (Citizen Band), CB antennas and radios are not what is being used on Winni. The guys use VHF marine radios and antennas. Yes, the 8 ft is what you want to get.

Definately go 8ft. I have a 3ft and it is useless for anyone out my view even in the broads. Even boats in view in the broads I sometimes get crackle transmission. I am going to an 8ft next spring too.

Thanks all for your input...8 footer it is, now if I can just stop myself from buying two more downriggers that I don't need!

I just put a new 9'6" Shakespeare model 399 on my whaler. It works great.