ConcreteJungle

Thanks to all! What about my rod set ups? Would anyone recommend doing something different with the rods besides changing the fishing line on the cranking rod to mono? I welcome all comments as to gain alot of different insight. I am still learning

The wife knows! I’m addicted During post spawn, I was fishing with a Shakespeare graphite spinning reel combo and while casting on the bank, my immediate thought was dang, I’m hung again. Needless to say that I was not hung, there was a fish on the hook (never felt him bite). After reading on the forums, I read about better quality rods and I immediately went to BP and purchased St Croix Premier 7’ M/ fast action graphite rod w/ Shimano Sahara 2500FE 6.2:1 reel. I added 12lb fluorocarbon line I would like to mainly use this rod for crank bait, swim bait and top water St. Croix Premier 7’ MH/fast action graphite rod with a Pflueger Supreme 6.2:1. I also added 12lb fluorocarbon line I would like to mainly use this rod for Carolina Rigging , Spinner bait and Jigs After reading several post, I realized that I need to change the fishing line on the medium rod (used for crank bait) from fluoro to mono. I read on the post that fluorocarbon line does not sink and then I read that it does sink. Will someone please clarify that because my chug bug goes underwater? Can someone give some recommendation on a quality mono (no braid please) that will work for an OK setup? Do I need to swap my reels and place the Shimano Sahara on the MH rod? Are there any other recommendations on my setup (besides buying a bait caster)? I will probably buy another set up in the future (been looking at the 7’ Duckett Micro Magic) but until then I want to learn to properly use the set up in place. Thanks in Advance. I have learned from the videos and reading on the site but I still a lot to learn. Keep posting guys!!

Hey Wayne, Is it possible that a ledge show a double echo?

The downscan does not have a sensitivity adjustment. It only have a contrast adjustment. It could be placnton but while I was fishing there was several groups of shad schools going out to the main lake. Thanks for the insight. Plankton makes a lot of sense. What about the double bottom. Whats your take on that?

This image displayed two bottom. I think it's a road but not sure. Under the first bottom it appears to be fish. This picture is filled with what I believe to be clutter. Although, it could be bait fish. Any comments/remarks? Another Picture with clutter I have a Lowrance Elite 5-HDI. These were pictures that I snapped last night. Can anyone help me decipher these pics?

Although the Bayliner sits higher in the water than a bass boat. It floats in 2' of water. I use the trolling motor to get in tight spots. I like to power fish using crank bait, spinner bait, rattle traps and swim bait. I read on this site that you position you boat about 30' from where your fishing.

I finally got around to taking pictures of my rig. I went to Lake Lanier and really enjoyed the fishing there. I caught a few bass. Not anything to brag about but the excitement was good. Still having issues with my electronics. Thanks all for making me feel like family. On the rod holders, I have another piece of pvc for the right side but I did not add it. The fish finder is mounted on the metal frame of the trolling motor. That way, It can be easily removed when not fishing.

That has been tricky. First, I would like to clarify that the bayliner is a fish and ski. When I'm fishing I do not use the back set on the deck. Instead I fabricated 2" pvc into a tee with about 2' of pvc pipe hanging on both side of the tee. I purchased rod holders, drilled holes in the pvc and placed three rod holders on each side. I use this to troll for bass and crappie or maybe even fishing for bream. Secondly, I bought an additional lowrance elite 5 hdi and mounted it on the dash and mounted my old lowrance x52 on the trolling motor housing along with the tranducer on the trolling motor. I fabricated all of this to be removed while skiing and tubing as I there are no permenant fish rigging equipment. The last thing I need is for the wife to stub a toe on my fishing equipment. I have pictures and will load them later!!!

The wife and I are looking to go camping next weekend. We frequent GA State Parks often. I want to do some fishing and I'm sure the wife would like to do some shopping. Can anyone recommend a camp ground that will satisfy the both of us. We always enjoy ourselves no matter what we do. We are looking to go somewhere different.

Those were some great reads Roadwarrior. I too feel like I am teaching myself. I will work on fishing one lure for 15 minutes and then go to another lure different color for the other 15 minutes. The other night, I covered so much area and tried a lot of different lures but to no avail. I have tried texas rigging with a worm but my patience is not that long. I like using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits. I have even tried trolling for bass. I dont think that the lake I fish has a lot of structure and I have never been successfull near rip rap. I have thrown parrell with the weeds using a rat-l-trap but still no bite. I guess as all the post reads, keep fishing and trying new things.

Hello all I have had my Bayliner 184 s/f for several years and have just started using this boat for fishing. After reading all the post, I have decided to focus my attention on Lake Tobosofkee in Macon. While I have occasionally caught, at the most, 1 bass on a given day using a crank bait, I have lost several other bass, which I understand is part of it. The other day, around 7 pm, I decided to try night fishing. I broke out all the lures including my spinner baits and buzz baits, which I never seem to catch any fish with theses lures, I did not catch 1 single fish or get a single bite after over 6 hours on the lake. I'm beginning to wonder about my technique. I have read articles on Bass Resource, You Tube, Bass Pro Shop, Bass Masters and even purchased books about the habits and forage of bass. Of all the lures that I purchased, where can I find information on how to rig those lures. I purchased a 3.5" yum money minnow the other day for $8.99 and when I rig the minnow and throwed it in my pool, it swimmed on it's side and in circles. Are there any tips on what I need to do to hone the skills that I do have.