12poundbass

Welcome! I'm a couple counties north in Montcalm.

I'm still learning so every little bit of info helps a ton. Like always thanks for the info/help!

Interesting, I didn't know 2D exaggerates the returns. If you make your chart speed faster on imagining like you're saying does that have any negative effects? i.e. distortion

I see what you re saying. I noticed a subtle change on the original posters screen shot. I guess I was looking for something more defined like your screen shot. How come it just looks like weeds in the do? Is this because its the compact transducer?

Back to the question at hand...what is it? Looking at the di and the sonar I'm not seeing a brush pile.

What county is that in? I have a bass lake not too far from me, I don't think it's the same one.

Like Fishballer said try a sidearm cast or something in between. I have the same problem when I cast overhead. I switched to a sidearm cast and no problems since.

In my state (MI) I believe you don't need a license until 18 as long as you're with a licensened angler. Our license just went up $10-15 a year or two ago. That's something to think about. Chances are they'll go up again over the course of your life. I'd say if you could afford it I'd do it. The worst that comes from it is you've donated to a good cause.

So what do you do, fish ahead of them with their gear and let them know when you have one on and they just edit out you handing them the pole with a fish on?

My season starts May 1. I'm taking my 6 year old out and he's counting down the days. There's nothing better than a big 'ole Tom in front of you gobbling his head off! Nice bird! Glad to see a kid out in the woods!

I actually prefer the Blackmax over the silver and prefer the Promax over both. To each their own.

X2 for the Abu reels. I have 4 Blackmax 1 Silvermax, and 2 Prima. Oh and a God awful Hank Parker reel. The Silvermax is ok but I absolutely love the Black and Promax reels. IMO these are the best reels for someone on a budget.

When is the next event?

Welcome from Montcalm county Michigan!

Your story is similar to mine around '00-'01 my friend and I saved our money and each bought a bait caster. Well young, dumb, and knew everything didn't read directiins. Spooled them up, tied on lures and away we went. After 45 minutes and we were on our way to take them back because we couldn't get more than 15' each cast. Fast forward a few years, buy a new one read the directions and what do ya know....it went further than 15'! Now all I pretty much use is baitcasters.

What about Mille lacs?

Yup Maze and Blue!

I'm a Utility Locate Technician. I locate underground utilities so they aren't damaged ( that's the idea some contractors don't follow that idea LOL). For you Michigan guys Miss Dig...that's me. Ohio I think it's called Oops funny enough. It's a job and putting in the time and gaining the experience to climb the ladder and turn it into a career. I can't and won't complain. I'm on my own and always outside! Nobody watching over your shoulder and bugging you. Call 811 before you dig it's VERY expensive/dangerous when utilities get damaged. ?

It's a fish. ?

Be sure to report back on how it went.

Quick question what is "carrier" mean when referring to braided line? How many braids would be a logical guess I think.

Since everyone has lost hope I'll lift your spirits....I'm a glass half full kinda guy just wait 15-20 years and you'll be able to pick it up used for around 80k! I can't believe nobody thought of that! ??? Update: just looked at my glass and it's now half empty when I realized the electronics would be extremely outdated after 20 years and with the cost of new now plus inflation you're looking at another 10k to update the electronics! ???

If you win something have it sent to my house and I'll send it back when you turn 18.

If you offer a prize for dead last I stand a chance.

I find it interesting. While doing a little research on this lake I came across the man it was named after. I dare say it should be renamed after doing a little reading on this guy.