Bradfords Gone!

Two or three times a week as long as weather permits. Is side imaging worth the extra money? I fish shallow water. I guess you can tell what my budget is as I'm fishing from a 10 foot jon boat.

Thanks for the advice. I am thinking of getting a low end Garmin and see how it goes.

I have a small jon boat with an electric motor and fish small lakes that are no more than 10 feet deep. Should I get a fish finder and if so what kind? Is a side imaging model worth while or should I get something basic? I am trying to locate structure and deeper spots in muddy water most of the time.

I just wanted to share that my friend and I had a great trip. We caught about 140 smallmouth during an 8 hour trip with a guide suggested on this website Susquehanna Smallmouth Guide. We had Joe and he was great. Also his boat was the perfect setup. I learned a lot and had a great time. Of course my buddy caught 4 that measured 20 inches and I lost 2 that looked that big. We plan on going again. Thanks to who ever posted the info last fall. I never would have gone without that post.

I use a small barrel swivel on the end of my braid and tie 1 foot of 30 lb mono. I guess i'm lazy but it works for me. I only have to deal with pickerel.

I'm a new to baitcasting and I started with a tatula. Understand how your reel works. Just practice first it won't take long. Good luck.

I'm really glad the eagles won but eagle's luck they now have a bye week. I won't them to keep rollin before the usual bad luck hits.

We haven't had a good quaterback in years. The eagles usually do what Clevland did and make the wrong move. Maybe some day the eagles will win their first superbowl. I need hope considering the other Philly teams records. lol

I'm just happy to have a quarterback. As an eagles fan these last few years have been awful. Finally some hope.

I use a general rule of thumb around dusk and dawn I will throw topwater just about anywhere. Later in the day I throw close to cover. The only difference is I fish in water that is no deeper than 8 feet. Hope that helps.

I prefer the zoom grub. I have had better results fishing it without a weighted hook but it's a good lure no matter how you fish it.

Thanks for the great advice. I will switch out the hooks and check for split rings. I am using 14# mono and I lost both fish on the head shake. The first fish did take drag and the second threw it right away. A lot of fun to throw but I'm still learning to use my baitcaster.

Hello I 'm new to the forum and need help with losing fish on the zara spook jr. I hooked 2 nice bass and lost both because they threw the hook. I'm keeping my rod tip down but still can't keep them on the line. I didn't know if I could modify the hooks if that would help. Also I am new to baitcasting. Thanks for any advice.