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Boat Fishing in Lakes

Thursday, January 21, 2010
posted by OutdoorFun 2:37 PM

humminbird-fishfinderLake fishing can be quite enjoyable from the shore or the docks, but to catch the big ones, you’ll need to move to the middle of the lake and fish off a boat. It’s wise to have a fishfinder when fishing off a boat, as this will help you to find the depth and detect schools of fish. When it comes to purchasing a fishfinder, a Humminbird fishfinder are is always a safe bet.  Once you’ve detected a school of fish, make sure to adjust the length of your line accordingly, but avoid the very bottom or you risk your line becoming tangled in weeds and growth. Make sure you’re using the correct bait as well; often checking with other fisherman or at the local bait shop will yield advice about the best lures and even the best fishing spots.

When leaving the lake, be sure to check the hull of your boat for plant life and even for aquatic life.  Transferring foreign plant or aquatic life to other lakes can contaminate the lake and even kill off native species.

Don’t Let the Big One Get Away

Friday, September 4, 2009
posted by OutdoorFun 1:22 PM

garmin-fishfinderAs many fishermen would attest, just being able to get out of the house and spend a tranquil morning on the lake is generally rewarding in itself. But nothing tops off a lazy day of angling like catching a massive fish. What could compare to the thrill of reeling in that trophy fish that will live on in local lore when you retell the tale hundreds of times to anyone who will listen?

But before you get too carried away with thoughts of landing the big one, you’ll need to go about finding him. Some anglers wander aimlessly through the water, just hoping to strike upon a school of fish through sheer luck. For the proactive fishing enthusiast, a Garmin Fishfinder can add some logic and precision to the task. The Fishfinder works well in shallow water and updates the screen with live updates of any underwater activity in the region.