Thread: GPS and finding shallow water structure

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

Be sure Etrex has WAAS turned on, postion or hold etrex at 45 degree angle to sky to get clear shot of satellites. If U are goin in towards shore with tall trees always approach from center of lake going in towards shore as etrex will have better view of satellites. 20 degree transducer cone is 36 inch view in 10 feet of water, not much in eight feet maybe only 24 inch view? I would look for some shoreline objects to help with location, cause you are only getting a large "pizza size view". Etrex's are good units.

Yep. I use line of sight, but if in open water, it is hard to guess, but not impossible. Triangulate and gps works fine.

I find mine by stopping 15 or 20' short and use my 12' jiggin pole and 12' of line. I toss out my large (1/8 oz) jig and arc it back in till bumpin cover. Sometimes catch fish before even hitting cover.

akmoose40

hello.....i would ask mr canepole on that question....if anyone can help it be him....

Yes good idea! so I see you -atfish are from TN, so is, I believe, Cane Pole so just invite Cane over to fish with you and ask him to bring the side looking thingy 997 with. problem solved................:D