Like any new fish-finding technology, forward-facing sonar does speed up the time it takes to locate fish, but in the end, you still need to get them to bite
Best for Mapping: Humminbird Xplore Pros Cross touch, high definition display Includes LakeMaster and CoastMaster charts Compatible with One Boat Network Cons Many of Humminbirds legacy products have similar features at a lower price Key Features Screen Size: 9, 10, or 12 inches 1280800 resolution Dual Micro SD slots Prices: $1,300 to $1,700 Ive owned Humminbirds Helix and Solix units, and I always felt that they provided the best side-imaging capabilities, along with quality mapping
These rods will be used for Salmon and Steelhead in the fall and spring, so don't really know yet what size fish they'll handle
The palm test involves holding your rigged leader and whipping the bead across your open palm
Other days, it is basically fishing each individual fish to learn what they want
Unlike other freshwater species whose diet consists of minuscule bugs and worms, a largemouth can, and will, eat just about anything that hits the water