Fish Finders

fish finders?

Mar 21, 2008 by greg x | Posted in Fishing

Im thinking of buying a fish finder for my boat. What are some things I should look for to get the most bang for my buck?
Im not looking to spend more than $100 one as walmart has about 10 in that price range.
so details to pick the best

I don't have a fish finder, and really don't like them, they make me depressed when it keeps telling me I am right above fish and I am not catching a thing. My Dad has one on his boat, mainly to watch the bottom and adjust his down-rigger according.

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Striped Bass Fishing Part II

Striped bass are fun fish and they can be found in areas that are populated with shipwrecks, boulder piles and reefs. These areas in particular seem to be favored haunts of the striped bass. Those who have had the pleasure of fishing Long Island, particularly the Connecticut side are well aware of some of the well known reefs that can be found in that area. Don’t get too focused on the height of a reef when you’re scoping out ideal spots however, you want to pay attention instead to the steepness of the hill. Schools of striped bass can be found in as little as ten feet of water and as deep as eighty feet, there’s no norm. The main reason that reefs are popular is their unique funnel formations that allow them to feed at the crest of the peaks found there. To land stripers in these areas, you will want to spread your bait across the water column and let it be carried down to the crest of the peak. The more pronounced the funnel shape, the more success you’ll have locating striped bass. The reef line will help you find the crest.

Cruise up-tide from the reef once you have located the top. You can use your fish-finder to assist you. Remember that even if you do not see any hits on the fish finder does not mean that there are not striped bass in the area – they typically cling fairly close to the structures making them difficult for even the most advanced fish-finders to track. As a rule, you should most likely start off in waters that are about 20 feet deeper than where your reef crested. With your boat out of gear, drop your rig all the way to the bottom. If you have difficulty reaching bottom, consider adding some additional weight. Remember, that you will want to be fishing approximately three to six feet above the bottom so you do need to know where it is. As your boat drifts, you will soon grow accustomed to where the bottom is in different areas. As you feel the sinker hitting the bottom, simply crank your reel handle to bring it back up. It is best if you attempt to keep your line as vertical as possible as it will help you manage your line better. It’s important to bear in mind that as you drift uphill you are going to contact the bottom more frequently so make sure you keep an eye on your line.

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