As you probably know, the device we're talking about is not a fish finder, but rather a depth stop. Most fishermen use a fish finder, but most fishermen do not use it properly and can not interpret what they see on the screen.
Most boats in use two fish finders: one mounted on the dashboard, usually a flashing light, and a motor mounted on the back. Most of us fishermen use intermittent when the water current conditions or new low water level in a lake known. If this sounds familiar, and you're missing a lot of information. I did not learn these things until recently. If you turn on your flash and use your favorite fishing hole, which could be a surprise. If you feel comfortable fit the sensitivity of your device, you can get real-time view of the bottom, found beaten and submerged moss beds you never knew existed. If you have Flashing a device in high speed and get the sensitivity right-aligned, you can also see the depth of most fish are. This small trick I found several blows he had not known the existence of Lake Ouachita and give me more possible places to fish.
TIP: If you find a new boss, can, if you are in financial difficulties and can not afford a GPS tracker, having a portable GPS and contact information and record details of your map the lake. In this way, you can take the handset and find the pattern at any time.
Everything begins with the proper installation of your appliance (s). If you have a flash unit on the dashboard was installed, probably by the boat manufacturer or boat dealer. This installation should be fine. If you have bought a LCD screen installed on the drive motor, which is unity, to discuss.
Let's start with a quick check of the existing unit. If you have a unit on the board is installed, the first thing to check is the installation. Where is the transducer located? Is it in the warehouse and shooting through the hull? It is mounted on the table? Check the probe to see if the assembly is strong and that the cable is still in good condition. No cuts, scratches or rubbing on any metal that can battle or cut the cable at a time. Is that the transducer always closely adhered to the floor of the boat hull through facilities? For a transducer off the boat at the transom, check the mounting bolts loose, missing screws, perpendicular to the hull. It is very important to have the perfect transducer up and down or signals will not be accurate. The preference for this type of installation is a washer type transducer transducer through-hull units and a bullet style for transom assemblies.
TIP: If the sensor array is installed in a mounting type Gimble, after each sensor output verification to ensure that is pointing up and down. These types of fasteners are designed to "kick" if you hit or throw something.
A sensor ring style is most commonly used for fishing in automotive applications. It has a slender and mounts easily with a wide collar. The advantage of this transducer is the small size, the transducer behind the electric motor Skag thereby protecting it from contact with underwater objects. The most important in the assembly of this sensor is to ensure that it is perpendicular to the axis of the motor. Once you have the transducer mounted, it is easy to make wire ties and secure the cable installing cable steering the ship. This prevents the probe cable to become entangled in vegetation or pulled by a member of the strains. Try to upload your signal cable as far from the son of the battery outboard or child as possible to minimize electronic / electrical interference with the locator. The interference is inevitable, but in a good configuration, which is minimized. line fuses also minimize interference.
TIP: Remember add the distance between the surface and the sensor readings from the town of accurate depth readings.
When the pager is installed, the first thing you to do is read the instruction manual. This will familiarize you with the various features and buttons on the pager. Pay special attention to sensitivity, the menu, the car and zoom buttons. Learn how to configure and enable these features on and off. Familiarize yourself with the examples given in the instruction manual. A Once you become familiar with the characteristics and performance of its location, it's time to prove it.
In Part 2 of this article we will discuss the parameters the location of correctly interpreting what he sees on the screen.
Carlton “Doc” Holliday and his wife, Darlene “Dee” Holliday only tournament fished together for 5 years. In late 1992, Carlton had a heart attack thus the early retirement ended along with the professional fishing career.
All told, both individually and as a team, Doc and Dee won over 30 bass tournaments and placed in the top 5 in over 70 bass tournaments. The last 3 years of their career as professional bass fishermen were spent winning the Arkansas Guys and Gals Championship in 1991, Doc finishing seventh overall in the Arkie Division of the Redman Circuit in 1991 and becoming eligible to fish the Redman Regional Tournament in Columbus Mississippi where he finished 20th. Also in 1990, Doc fished in the Mr. Bass of Arkansas Championship on Lake Ouachita and finished third. Career winnings estimated over $85,000.00.
Carlton “Doc” Holliday and his wife, Darlene “Dee” Holliday are both retired and live at Joplin, Arkansas two minutes from Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Visit us at http://www.bassfishinglakeouachita.com or email us at carltonholliday@yahoo.com
