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aah.. well ok, here's more of a background... I been reading a lot about using flashers (vexilars, etc) in open water. Turns out it's starting to be popular again with bass fishers. But when using this technique, you're mainly vertical fishing because your targeting structure for the most part. So I was just looking for an idea of how deep you can usually be at without scaring the fish away (within the premise of like a 20ft diameter around your boat). Obviously water clarity/visibility comes into play -- which I listed previously that water visibility is usually 3-5 feet at most. My boat is fiberglass by the way (since you guys seem to stress on boat material). Thanks

No... but there something called "vertical fishin/jiggin" that I plan on doing more this summer... just would like to know what kind of depth I'm safest at without worrying about spooking away all fish and wasting countless hours of trying. :-/

Well.. its Minnesota waters to be exact.. which 90% are green/murky... usually have 3-5 ft visibility.

You serious? in WI? Woohooo! that gives me hope.. you west coast/southerners have no idea how frustrating it is to live in the Northwest (Minnesota) and realize the chances of any bass over 9lb (let alone 7lb) is 1 in a katrillion! (that's even if it exists up here)... The MN state record is like 8.15lbs only. What a shame... >

Question.... On average, what would some of you say is the shallowest depth you can be at without spooking fish right BENEATH your boat? (let's say your only moving around with your trolling motor) 10ft? 15ft? 20ft? Thanks!