Thread: Brushpiles

Lake Jordan and yes the water is very warm

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Not trying to be a smart *** But are you sure that your on the brush pile? looks like bait to me....

Originally Posted by chickenguy

Not trying to be a smart *** But are you sure that your on the brush pile? looks like bait to me....

Sometimes I know I'm on top of brush, that being said I have thought the same thing about being bait. I haven't had my helix 5 very long so still getting used to it. I use minnows and jigs in that area at various depth but no fish and the fish finder keeping showing fish top to bottom. There are still leaves on brush and im wondering if it is mistaken them as fish

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I just mounted a Lowrance 7ti and trying to figure out DI and SI and what I am seeing as well. just the learning. Good luck with it.

I did find a hummingbird Facebook page thats very helpful

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I'd definitely try taking off the fish ID and try looking for actual fish arches in 2D(you can sometimes turn sensitivity down a bit and they'll stand out from the brush better). Just out of curiosity, how tall and wide was the brush pile you made and was it made of bamboo or another material? Bamboo condos can look like fish are all over them the first few weeks before the leaves begin to deteriorate a little. They're also very difficult to get a good view on with a downscan or sidescan unless you really get to know your electronics.

This particular pile is about 20' tall and maybe 6' wide. I have 3 of that size down there. I just added a even taller and wider pile of bamboo to that pile this past weekend. I have a underwater camera and will be looking around there. Gonna try to turn down sensitivity on my helix 5 and see if that helps. Thanks for the tips

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Have you tried changing sensitivity and contrast