Glenn

I stand corrected. The pulse length (the amount of time between "clicks") is related to the resolution, or detail, diplayed on the screen. Resolution, in this case, is the ability of a sonar to separate targets. Scrolling the chart speed faster requires more detail. So it stands to reason the pulse length will shorten. That said, pulse length is also determined by depth. Too short a pulse length in deep water will result in wrong readings, so it needs to be lengthened regardless of chart speed. Lowrance units automatically adjust the pulse length when the depth changes. I believe you can manually override this too, but I'm not sure because I've never tried it. Keep in mind this is but one of many factors that determine what is shown on the screen.

I'm sorry, that's incorrect. The two are not related. Please read the articles on this site for further explanation. Honestly, I thought I knew everything about them until those articles were submitted. I then had a Lowrance executive take me out on the water for the day and we did nothing but paint the bottom. Very informative! I'd also highly recommend Don Iovino's book and video on sonar.

Fizzing a bass should always be a last resort - especially if you've never done it before. That said, here's the first page of several that explain the how's, why's, in's and out's of this technique: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fish1.html

Hello, The best way to remember what you're seeing under the boat is to remember the "1/3rd rule". That is, for every 3 feet of depth, the transducer is painting a 1 foot diameter circle under the transducer. So if you're in 10' of water, you're seeing a 3' diameter. If a bass is shown on your screen, he could be anywhere from a foot and a half in front of or behind the transducer (or to the sides). For much more detailed information, see this article: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fishfinders.html Enjoy!

Here ya go! http://bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic_worms_supplies.html http://bassresource.com/fishing/pouring_plastic_worms.html

Welcome aboard! ;D ;D

Over 200 people and over 2,000 posts in just 6 weeks! Sweeeet!

Roadwarrior - are you selling one, or merely suggesting purchasing one?

Hi Snag, There's no cost to join - you just did. All I ask is that you check out the advertisers on this site, and purchase from them if possible. Their support is the reason this site is free. Thanks! Glenn

Thank you Rich. Back at ya! ;D

Ok, ok. Picture a dock that connects to land via a small ramp. Right next to the dock, next to the first piling in about 8" of water, a bed with a big bass on it. I approach carefully, slowly... spinning rod in hand... ready to toss the tube bait on the bed. In a moment of brilliance, I think "Hey, if I cast it on the shore first, then drag it into the water, I won't spook the bass." So, I deftly pitch the lure on the bank at the waters' edge... Suddenly, without warning, a cat leaps out from under the dock's ramp and pounces on the lure! "Where'd he come from?!" I said to myself, "I never saw him!" Somehow, I didn't set the hook or try to jerk the lure away (maybe because I was just too stunned). But that was a good thing, because such a move would surely impale the cat. As it stood, he simply was on it, but not hooked (thank God!) So I waited... the cat waited for it to move.... I waited.... He waited... I waited... and waited.... Finally the cat began to show signs of boredom... He sat up, but kept his paw on the lure. Dang!.... c'mon... just lift the paw... just for a second, that's all I need to whip that baby outta there... I could feel the sweat beads on my forehead begin to drip. I tried calling him, making a noise, trying to distract him. Well, that did it. He decided to leave. But...not without the lure! He quickly picked up the lure in his mouth and started trotting off towards the house!!! I quickly flip the bail open, hoping he'd stop. Nope... he keeps going! Now he's headed around the side of the house, proudly carrying his catch! I grab my line clippers, frantically yank off a bunch of line and clip it off. He's gone around the front of the house now. All I see is the trail of line disappearing around the corner. I have no idea what happened after that, but I bet there was one confused cat owner later that day!

Cat. No, not a catfish. A cat.

Ladies and gentlemen, we've lost him. He's done lost his mind. :'( There's only one cure for cabin fever. He needs to go fishing!

Here's a few more: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/bad_fishing_days.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/lightening_fishing.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/lesson_in_respect.html https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/boating_safety.html Ya, I'd say these stories qualify.

I noticed HuskyHush just joined a short while ago. He just hasn't been posting. One thing to note, guys, is that it's December - the slowest month of the year for this site. Many guys take this month off, but will be back in January. Give it time. They'll be back. They always return. Oh, and if you think this forum is hopping now, just wait until January!

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/battery_maintenance.html ;D

So tell me how you REALLY feel about it!

I suggest replying to him via the instant message feature on this forum.

I have the Lowrance X-15 MT with MapCreate mounted on the consol of my Ranger. My only complaint: I didn't order one for the front! This unit is absolutely awesome. The depthfinder has excellent detail, and the GPS is very accurate (used it to mark underwater stickups last year during practice and was able pinpoint my casting right on target during the tournament). In addition, being the techie I am, I use the MMC cards for creating custom maps, waypoints, routes, etc. before ever launching the boat. Sure saves a lot of fishing time!

BTW - there's many articles on this site regarding lunker bass behavior and trophy bass fishing. Chris covered some of if, but there's even more info out there in the articles.

Maybe "All Season" bass! ;D DOH!

Wait a sec... Rich, did you say you bought tackle at a tire store?? ;D

Yammamoto isn't having any difficulties at all - but their marketing would like you to believe that!

What are your favorite bass books? Why?

Here's a topic that I don't hear much about: If you regularly fish for largemouths in current, what are the differences you look for in river fishing vs. lake fishing. Do the largemouth prefer to be in the current, just out of the current, or in the backwater areas? How does rising and falling water affect the fish? Those types of questions along with others concerning the differences in lake vs river fishing are encouraged. I have my own thoughts, but let's hear from you first.