Consider the Fish and Bait/Lure The hook size you choose depends on the type of fish you are targeting and the bait or lure you are using
I was fishing a Strike King Skipping Jig with a bluegill colored Yum Pulse Swimbait and blazing the fish with it
If you are sensitive to noise, bring earplugs as its near the train tracks
While hard baits often dominate pike discussions, soft plastics remain one of the most reliable ways to catch fish when conditions become difficult
If it has been bumped out of alignment, the sonar signal may be distorted by turbulence (cavitation) from your boats hull, especially at higher speeds
Most species of catfish, from flatheads to blue cats, are apex predators, making them aggressive in pursuit of wriggling live baits