PondScum57

Hello, I just purchased a Garmin 498C and I was wondering if anyone of you could point me to articles or a book about the basics of using any finder. I would like to read on interpeting what I am seeing and how to mark points and or dropoffs.

Greetings, Summer is in full swing down here in Edinburg Tx in the lower Rio Grande Valley. Average temperature right now is a steaming 98-100 degrees. I normally fish the local 7 acre pond at our city park. This small pond has been stocked with bass and catfish by TP&W a couple of years ago. While I have no problems catching bass in the shallows during the Spring, I have been skunked during these last weeks of Summer. There are no boats allowed, so all my fishing is from the bank. My PB was a nice 4 pounder from this pond. This pond is difficult because it has no visible cover. None, what so ever. You see, our city officials have decided to add some dye to the water in order to deter any growth. There are no reeds, cattails, or trees around the edge of the pond. No overhangs much less fallen timber. Although this dyed blueish body of water is beautiful to look at for people out for a picnic, it does present a problem to people out to fish. I don't know what the depth or bottom contour is since I cannot get my electronics because of the boat ban. I have caught most of my fish on plastic worms and a occasional spinner bait. Once again this was during the spring. How would you guys tackle this. :-/ :'(

I have been lurking around here for awhile now, picking up some valuable info. Although, I am not new to fishing, I am fairly new to bass fishing. I have picked up some tips and techniques from here to catch a few bass down her in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. There is some technique that I cannot grasp the concept. What and how do you "dead stick". I am so glad to finally me a registered member.