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 Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 07:27 PM
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Jersey Dan
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All of the reports I hear and read about Optima's are that the quality has significantly gone downhill over the past few years. Thoughts?
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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08/17/11 07:35 PM
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Chad711
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I just bought one a few months ago. No problems yet however I did return the one that replaced this because it was dead on arrival! Not sure how long it sat at Bass Pro. The new one has been great.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 08:08 PM
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BoomBoom
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Lithionics are the best battery.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 08:16 PM
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Cameron
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For starting batteries they rock, but trolling....I wouldn't use as long and often as you fish Dan.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
[Re: Cameron]
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08/17/11 08:19 PM
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Jersey Dan
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For starting batteries they rock, but trolling....I wouldn't use as long and often as you fish Dan. Cam - What is the model # of those Trojan batteries you are using for trolling?
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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08/17/11 08:23 PM
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Cameron
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T-1275. I am not concerned with weight, they are over 80lbs each but you can not drain them in 2 days of fishing in high wind. Love them.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 08:33 PM
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csmith936
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Deka AGM 
PB 10.95 Lake Falcon
Triton 20X2 w/ 225 ProXS
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 08:49 PM
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Jersey Dan
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Cory - Forget Deka. I've been through those batteries... The customer service and exchange policy was terrible.
Cam - Where can I get Trojans at? Batteries that is...(haven't used the other kind since I been in TX)
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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08/17/11 09:28 PM
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jeremy fishalot
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love my blue top optima batt.i run 3 never had a problem!
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 11:05 PM
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turbo2nr
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from my experiences optima has gone down in quality ever since they changed owners
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/17/11 11:25 PM
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mjake
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I had three in my boat, only have one which will be replaced soon. Optima lasted less than two years. Wrote a letter to them and never received a reply. I have Cabelas AGM for trolling batteries and have just been great. Will be getting another for starting battery.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/18/11 12:49 AM
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GarySHO
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T-1275. I am not concerned with weight, they are over 80lbs each but you can not drain them in 2 days of fishing in high wind. Love them. ^^^this.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q784/GarySHO/myspace-graphic-funny022_zpsfe2f4386.jpg) A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user- Theodore Roosevelt Broken Bow Lake Fishing Guide 2020 Caymas CX 20 PRO and 250 SHO Hochatownfishingguide.com
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/18/11 12:54 AM
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Jmsteele
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T-1275. I am not concerned with weight, they are over 80lbs each but you can not drain them in 2 days of fishing in high wind. Love them. Listen to this. My buddy has some. It's unbelievable how long they last. We put in at 6 am last month on fork and fished until 2:30 am and still had great battery power. Most I have seen last about half that time.
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/18/11 01:14 AM
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coachallentca
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I got my trojans in downtown fort worth at continental batteries. They had a good selection.. The cost alot but a good battery does..
Oh my cabelas agm battery pooped out in 6 months. Will get another one tomorrow give it a try again. Hopefully bad battery
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Re: Are Optima batteries still regarded as the best out there?
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08/18/11 01:28 AM
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Jersey Dan
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Trojans it is. Thanks alot everyone...
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