Today's electronics are unbelievable!

 

Knowing what you're looking at on any unit is important but more importantly is putting the whole picture together.

 

If y'all wanna learn that Spring Hill point spend some time on it. 

 

I see guys pull up on that point, make one pass up the middle & leave because they didn't see any fish. 

 

I guarantee ya the fish are there!

 

I pull up on that point, I don't start graphing, I start fishing watching the graph the whole time. 

I had the navionics + south in my lowrance units and it was adequate for toledo bend.  Since my change to humminbirds I now use lakemaster.  I have to say lakemaster is 1000X better than navionics on toledo bend.  

I agree with the 2 posts right above.  Going to humminbirds from lowrance I have to say the lakemaster card is night and day difference for Toledo Bend.  The Lakemaster has so much more and accurate details.

 

With that said, I do catch myself buzzing over areas looking at the mapping instead of finding the cover on the area and fishing the area.  Big mistake.  Great mapping makes it easier to find the areas but you still have to pinpoint the cover or structure the fish are using at the time.  You still have to catch the fish.  I tend to always be looking for the big groups of fish I can see easily.  Si and DI are great to scan an area but I like the old 2d when on the trolling motor. 

UPDATE on map cards...I just came across another card compatible with Lowrance electronics. It is the Fishing Hot Spots Pro USA Chip 2018. Check it out on Tackle Warehouse. I don’t know how it compares with Navionics but it is another option for Lowrance users.

Where can I find the Tommy Martin chip?

8 hours ago, Scot Ferguson said:

Where can I find the Tommy Martin chip?

 

Last I heard his son is selling them but I have no link to anything!

You can try calling Keiths Tackle.  If he does not have them I bet he can tell you how to get one.

I bought one at Toledo Tackle a few years back. If Keith's don't have them call Toledo tackle and ask if they still have them.

New to TB started the retirerment plan and bought a waterfront house in Beechwood 1. now the old itch is back and its hard to scratch

the information in this thread is AMAZING to say the least. I can see I will need to venture out more as I learn the lake and the helix 9. It seems TB is going thru what Conroe did after the Grass carp were put in so the skiers could have fun.

I hear you Catt the fish have adapted but the fishermen have not.

 

Will be reading and looking at the map to sharpen my way of looking at apiece of water.

 

To all of you that have contributed to this OUTSTANDING post and kept it going with so much knowlege.

 

THANK YOU from a Texan that was smart enough to marry a Cajun gal.

@TexasTiger Welcome ?

 

Looking forward to some fishing reports!

Thanks Catt. well i think i got the crappie around the dock figured out now i need to find out where the big girls hang out and then see what they like to dance to. just takes time and working the waters. but i have read this whole post thru and have been looking at th HB hi def lake master map on the ole helix and a whole new world has unfolded infront of my eyes.

 

ill be rereading a few select posts and put some points in the bird and then the fun starts. not lookin to set the world on fire just want to go FISH!!!!

@TexasTiger Beechwood 1 would put you on Mill Creek south of 6-Mile?

yes Sir.  closed in December and been fixing a few things up mainly trying to get the yard in shape so it dont take but 30 t0 45 minutes to mow, blow and go fishing. had fun loading the freezer up with the crappie.  Don't have a Big Boy Boat yet! got an older 20' pontoon with fishin seats up front. will make due for now.

@TexasTiger out near the mouth of Mill on the north side!

the longest peir in middle of beechwood loop between pleasure point marina and beechwood 1 boat launch. 

Between the point of Hickman's Camp & Mill Creek RV Park

no i am further west i am dead center of the round point next to paridise point marina. if you look at the sat veiw of google map look for beechwood loop i'm the longest peir in that area, 22 fow under the floating pier.

12 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

no i am further west i am dead center of the round point next to paridise point marina. if you look at the sat veiw of google map look for beechwood loop i'm the longest peir in that area, 22 fow under the floating pier.

 

LOL! No have you fished that area?

no not yet just started looking it over on the  lake master map.

How's the fishing on the pond?

Hey guys thanks for the add on here . I have been reading a lot on here. Great stuff. I recently bought a camp near Shadows Landing. I have been fishing Been negreet a lot and I think its Slaughters creek area and the turtle beach area for the past couple of months. Boys I am getting my butt kicked out here . I have tried early and late even one night fishing trip. For the most part I have been getting skunked or dinks but mainly just a couple bites each outing. Fishing early till about 10 or 11 after that its too hot. Mr Catt hopefully you or some of the guys can help me out as a specific place to start fishing or presentation anything would be helpful at this point. I fished deep last weekend to no avail as well. I primarily threw a Texas rig baby brush hog. But I also threw c-r and crankbait. Anyways thanks in advance for any response to my plea for help. Lol

Hello all, went to Toledo bend this weekend (July 21st) and the water was soooo choppy. It was crazy. I don't have any experience in super choppy/windy conditions. Can someone give a few tips and tricks? 

 

Top water baits?

shallow or deep?

 docks or shoreline? 

Crankbaits or swimbaits? 

 

Really any information will will be helpful. Thanks in advance 

 

if anyone fishes by themself on TB I'd love to tag along and learn a few things. I'll pay for gas and lunch. 

@jasondaily We have to look at which direction the wind is blowing from. Depending on wind direction it will blow straight down many major creek channel coves.

 

We also have to consider boat size, if we're in smaller boats then we maybe better off trailering.

 

As for techniques I don't try to change based on wind, instead I try adjusting locations.

Just now, Catt said:

@jasondaily We have to look at which direction the wind is blowing from. Depending on wind direction it will blow straight down many major creek channel coves.

 

We also have to consider boat size, if we're in smaller boats then we maybe better off trailering.

 

As for techniques I don't try to change based on wind, instead I try adjusting locations.

That last part is right on point.

 

I always try to fish the areas or spots no matter if shallow or deep that the wind would be blowing the shad into.

1 hour ago, Catt said:

@jasondaily We have to look at which direction the wind is blowing from. Depending on wind direction it will blow straight down many major creek channel coves.

 

We also have to consider boat size, if we're in smaller boats then we maybe better off trailering.

 

As for techniques I don't try to change based on wind, instead I try adjusting locations.

 

50 minutes ago, A5BLASTER said:

That last part is right on point.

 

I always try to fish the areas or spots no matter if shallow or deep that the wind would be blowing the shad into.

Thanks for the information. Maybe next time I won't call it quits so early. Lol