Reading the depthfinder

[don_P]

I need some tips on how to locate structure and fish
with my depth finder,and how slow should you be going
when your trying to do this?.And how do you get right
on top of this fish and not disturb them when locating them will your depthfinder.any help would be great.
Thanks alot. Denny,Ohio :'(

[Rich]

Welcome to the forum!

Still working on that myself, but here are a few good articles on it:

http://www.bassresource.com/fish/depthfinders.html

[bassbum]

Hiya, Denny in Ohio, I only know one good thing about depth finders. That is what you see on your screen is past tense.

Sandra

[Rob Mak]

not to sound really assinine but try turning the unit on. that is how struture is found by running a round with one eye glue to the screen.

[macgyver]

As for scaring the fish, I've always found it better IMO to keep the trolling moter turned on so you have a steady rythym, vs bumping the trolling moter on and off. Your manual should help describe some detailing on the screen. As for fishing them after you located them, you can always throw out some bouy marker around the spot you want to fish. Once you spot something on the finder slow down, and make severals passes from different angles to get a clear picture of whats down there. Or you could just by the Aqua View system, if you have pretty clear water, it's a underwater camera.

Lizards

[don_P]

Thanks Lizard for the help!! It means alot have a great day and I will try out your idea's
Denny eaton,Ohio

[bearpaw]

With a flasher it's right under you.
Locating structure that the fish may use is more important than actually seeing fish. I.E. channel bends, brush piles, drop offs, rocks, etc...