Month: July 2020

The Garmin Fish Finder 160C is the ultimate choice for anglers who prefer functionality over superfluity. It is an extremely affordable fish finder for recreational anglers who primarily fish in the freshwater lakes. The device has a bright, sunlight-readable color display, which depicts a clear view of the bottom. Therefore, you could easily mark hotspots that harbor ample fish. Having knowledge about where the fish loiter, you can expect a hasty and plentiful fish catch, time after time.

The Garmin Fish Finder 160C has a much faster refresh rate for the sonar display, thereby curtailing the flickering to a minimum. The device accomplishes enhanced shallow water performance, owing much to its dual beam transducer. This particular feature, in effect, enables you to see more fish in shallow waters. The Fish Finder 160C can be optimized and its settings tailored according to your liking. Moreover, the settings are not lost even if the unit’s power is turned off.

The Garmin Fish Finder 160C is awesome at finding fish. For instance, it can effortlessly reveal fish up to the depth of 900 feet below the water surface. Even the most diminutive of details do not go overlooked. Moreover, for a detailed examination of the bottom, you may employ the 2x or 4x zoom options. The device is also capable of providing reliable readings even if your boat is powering through the water. This makes for a hasty fish catch.

In addition to being highly feature-packed, the Garmin Fish Finder 160C is sturdy and has a waterproof design. The device is durable enough to withstand years of wear and tear, constantly assisting you during those grueling fishing trips. Fish Finder 160C is an advanced, superlative device that renders fishing to be a breeze.

The device helps with a quick and satisfying fish catch, and is a true must-have in every fisherman’s repertoire.

Garmin 160C Fishfinder
Affordable color sonar for recreational fishermen who primarily fish in freshwater

Garmin 140 Fishfinder
Impressive sonar fish finder for the cost-concious fisherman

Garmin 90 Fishfinder
Simple operation and exclusive technology in an entry-level sonar fishfinder

Garmin GPSMAP 498C
Marine chartplotter with preloaded U.S. coastal area maps

Garmin GPSMAP 398C
Marine chartplotter with preloaded U.S. freshwater maps

Garmin GPSMAP 298C
Marine chartplotter with smart navigation features

Garmin 340C Fishfinder
Full featured sonar fish finder for the serious saltwater fisherman

Garmin GPSMAP 378
GPS + WAAS enabled color chartplotter for freshwater fishing, with combined street mapping

Garmin GPSMAP 478
GPS + WAAS enabled color chartplotter for saltwater fishing, with combined street mapping

Garmin GPSMAP 2106
GPS + WAAS enabled, value-priced, large-display color chartplotte

Garmin GPSMAP 2110
GPS + WAAS enabled, value-priced, very large-display color chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 2206
GPS + WAAS enabled, value-priced, large-display color chartplotter and pre-loaded maps

Garmin GPSMAP 2210
GPS + WAAS enabled, value-priced, very large-display color chartplotter and pre-loaded maps

Garmin GPSMAP 3205
Full marine networking chartplotter capability in a compact, budget-friendly format

Garmin GPSMAP 3206
GPS + WAAS enabled chartplotter with built-in maps for U.S. coastal are

Garmin GPSMAP 3210
Chartplotter with large-format display along with built-in maps for U.S. coastal areas

Garmin GPSMAP 376C
Portable color plotter and marine navigator with weather capabilities

Garmin GPSMAP 198C
GPS sounder, preloaded and ready for the water

Garmin GPSMAP 192C
Marine chartplotter and sounder preloaded and ready
for the water

Garmin GPSMAP 3005
For serious bass or walleye anglers, or for pleasure boaters who want to
make sure they have cutting-edge information at their fingertips.

Garmin GPSMap 3006C
Puting GPS, weather, sonar, radar, and other important data at boaters’
fingertips. Boaters and fishermen alike will know exactly where they are
and what the weather will be like with the aid of the Garmin GPSMAP 3006C.

Garmin GPSMAP 3101C
The Garmin GPSMAP 3010C will keep all the information you need close at
hand whether you need a chart plotted or are worried about the weather.

Garmin GPSMAP 172
If you enjoy cruising around in your boat you are sure to love the Garmin
GPSMap 172.

Garmin GPSMAP 172C
If you are seeking a navigation system that has several waypoints with names,
symbols, depth and water symbols, and a superbly detailed color display,
for all of your boating trips then look no further than the Garmin GPSMap
172C.

Garmin GPSMAP 2010/2010C
The Garmin GPSMap2010 is a complete chartplotter with wonderful features
for a small compact mapping unit.

Garmin GPSMAP 2006/2006C
Whether you love to fish or just enjoy the day out cruising the open sea
or lake you will love all the features of this awesome mapping system.

Garmin GPSMAP 276C
A dependable marine color chartplotter that doubles as a fully-functional
automobile navigator.

Garmin GPSMAP 176
This is a great mapping tool that will always let you know your exact location
and position at all times.

Garmin GPSMAP 232
The Garmin GPSMAP 232 is known for its awesome large, ready-installed mapping capabilities.

Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C
Unique and wonderful features that are already built-in that will help you plot your exact course and keep you up to date on your location at all times.

Garminm GPSMAP 162
A great fixed mount navigation system that combines GPS navigation and a
marine chartplotter for a unit that every boater will absolutely love

GarminmGPS 152
Compact marine mapping system that does practically everything except steer
your boat

GarminmGPS 128
A powerful handheld navigation system that no boater should be without.

Garmin GPS 126
Don’t be lost out on the sea and find your favorite fishing spot with
ease all with the help of the Garmin GPS 126.

Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder
A compact, value-priced console that leaves fish nowhere to hide. Navigation
and GPS, chart-plotter, depth-sounder and fish finder capabilities built into one compact unit.

Garmin GPSMAP 178
Full-featured marine navigation system – GPS navigation, marine chartplotting, and powerful sonar

Garmin GPSMAP 238 Sounder
Navigation will never be a problem if you have the Garmin GPSMAP 238S.

Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder
This great compact unit has it all – combination GPS receiver and chartplotter
which includes a depth-finder and fish finder, and won’t take up valuable space on board.

Garmin GPSMAP 188
Chartplotter and sounder capabilities in one unit

Garmin GPSMAP 60C
All the technology that makes Garmin the world’s favorite GPS manufacturer
such as general map data including all American rivers, lakes and borders

Garmin GPSMAP 60CS
A popular mapping system for boaters, outdoorsmen and drivers with a stunning color display

Garmin 250 Fish Finder
Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater and with single or dual frequency
sonar

Garmin 240 Fish Finder
Unit includes transom mount transducer with temperature sensor.

Garmin 240 Blue Fish Finder
All the great features of the 240 Standard, and more, created especially
for the deep-sea angler.

eTrex GPS
eTrex Vista handheld GPS system with 24 MB built in memory and navigation
aids for marine and recreation use

Garman GPS
Garmin® GPSmap® 182 or 182C or Antenna

Garmin eTrex GPS
A GPS unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand

Garmin eTrex Review
eTrex Camo Handheld GPS, includes a hunting and fishing calculator

Garmin GPS 12
A purebred Garmin — innovation, performance, and value

Garmin GPS 76
A built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, and interstate exit information and a database of nautical navaids.

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A Guide to Non-Typical Catfish Fishing Techniques Part III

Method 2

The second method that works really well for me is drift fishing. Lets start by explaining how drifting works. Its really pretty simple: you cast out bait and drag it behind or from the side of your boat while the wind pushes you along.

Where to Fish

The majority of Cat-men that I know all use the same rig, although their tackle will differ from one guy to the next. Whatever tackle they use, they are all dragging some kind of bait on the bottom. The big difference between most drifters and myself, however, is that I usually do not drift in water any shallower than 30 feet deep while most others like to fish much shallower, such as 10-20 feet deep.

The shallow waters of most lakes contain a few big fish and lots of little ones resulting in lots of action, but not too many that will test your string. I have said before that Blue Cats can and will live and feed in deep water. My best day of drifting, as far as numbers of fish weighing between 3-20 lbs. goes, occurred last December. In one drift I caught and released 47 Blue Cats. These fish all
came off of a huge flat that runs parallel to the main river channel with an average depth of 45 ft. Its surface has a few small humps and a couple of old ditches running across it. People drive by me and look in disbelief when they see me drifting in 30 to 50 ft of water, but when that fish locator shows big fish marks on the bottom at those kind of depths I have a pretty good idea of whats down there.

Not all lakes are as easy to drift: some have gobs of timber and some have tons of rock on the bottom. The best lakes I have found have had some silting or massive mud flats that were old fields at one time. Simple structures like old ditches that carve across mud flats give Blue Cats a place to ambush their prey and might give them a little relief in the water column when the water is at its coldest or warmest. Look at these flats from different angles and ask yourself, How does the bank look? Could the surface under the water look similar to the structures above the water? Chances are that it will be pretty close.

These ideas are not really new. Bass and Walleye fishermen all over the U.S. use land structures to locate their fish and when it comes to locating these structures, fish locators are very valuable tools. My opinion is that you get what you pay for with electronics, but if you can find shad or baitfish with your locator as well as see the big fish marks, thats all you need.

Catching the Big Cats

The speed of your drift makes a huge difference. A good rule to follow is the colder the water, the slower you should go. A big Blue Cat will not want to chase bait thats traveling fast in cold water, so when you are dragging bait on the bottom you should use some kind of drift sock or sea anchor. You might have to experiment with different sizes until you figure out what size slows your boat down. Manufacturers of drift socks will usually give you an estimate of the size of sock compared to the size of the boat you are using.

Furthermore, just because you are a Cat-fisherman, it doesnt mean you cant use the tools other fishermen use. Experiment with different hooks, weights, line, rods and reels, but my advice would be to eventually work your way into having an exactly matched set of at least 4 rods and reels. When you learn what works for you, you will be much happier with a matching set of gear. Having your gear match might not sound like much, but when you start catching Blue Cats over 20 lbs you’ll know the limitations of your tackle. Furthermore, you wont have to worry every time you set a hook about which rod the fish hit because they will all perform the same.

Closing

Get some good gear capable of handling big fish. Get your tools so you can go out and learn your lake. Spend time learning your water before you start to fish. If you cant or dont want to spend the amount of money necessary to purchase all the equipment and cover all the various expenses, dont be afraid to take guided trips. Youll have good company from someone who knows the lake well and can teach you a great deal, plus it takes A LOT of guided trips to add up to the cost of equipping yourself.

Dont be afraid to experiment with new tactics after you start fishing. Always remember: Blue Cats are Blue Cats, they dont know what lake theyre in or where they live. They will behave the same where I fish or where you fish. If youd like, I can actually travel to your lake to prove it, as well as show you what a professional guide would do on your lake or river. Always keep your eyes on your fish finder, and get out there and try some non-typical Catfishing!