Angry fatties attacking harder than whites!

I got out yesterday after it warmed up some and enjoyed the mostly windless day.
I drove around with my Active Target in the "scout" (aka perspective) mode for over an hour just learning my electronics. I finally tossout out minnows and it was neat to see all my bait fanned out around the bow. I saw a 12" crappie go from one pole to the next and leave my bait before swimming offscreen. Luckily he decided to try a taste on the last pole and that's how I know he was 12".

I trolled around chasing some fish, but mostly just watched them all swim away from me about 30ft ahead. I decided it was time to try another area and I jacked up my speed to about 1mph, and BAM another fatty grabbed on and tied up my lines so fast. I had to just cut and retie both poles. Picked up 4 more the same way. I thought I found a pattern so I kept going but only found whites and 1 more just over 9" but I tossed the little guy back.

I ran into a otter (muskrat maybe??). It was upset to see me and had plenty to say before I got to close and he swam away.... which is really exciting on a live scope. He casts a shadow that draws your eye away from him and makes you think they relocated the Loch Ness Monster.

I wanted to pick up dinner and learn my electronics more so it was a successful day in that regard. But "Scout" mode proved to be pretty much useless. In a little deeper water it looks like it might help to find catfish? Anyone found a use for scout/perspective mode yet? I wonder if paddlefish show up.

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Sounds like a great day on the water

I enjoy watching the fish reaction and learning from them. It also is aggravating as all get out when they just won't take the bait. Glad you had a good day. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like a fun day and there are some pretty nice looking fish there.

will make some good eats thanks for pics

Awesomeness

Good To see that you’re having success and learning your new electronics. Thanks for sharing.


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Glad you had a good outing. Thanks for the pics and post.

I was hoping to get out again this weekend and it looks like that plan might change. Nice work!

Very cool. Thanks for the great report!!