what is a good reliable portable fishfinder that i could use easily?
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Yes, I have never used it but here is a site that I found with an inexpensive portable fish finder.  Most of the ones you'll see are 2-3 hundred dollars. This one is only 57 and some change.  Please let me know if you get this, and how it works.  Thanks and good luck!
762790
You should use feeding frenzy chum i don't go salt fishing without it!!!!!!\n\n                 feedingfrenzychum.com
1092884
I would have to agree to Markus, try soft plastics.  I caught a 5 lb largemouth on a YUM 4inch "dinger", it's like a senko type stick worm.  I actually let the line loose, and held the worm in my hand, and threw it up into the air.  I found that a certain "kerplunk" made the bass hit the worm like it was going out of style.  I was night fishing in a heavy pressure, over-fished lake in western Pa.  If it is rather hot, I would try a YUM 7 inch ribbontail worm.  They produce great strikes from some nice bass. I would have to suggest a slow retrieve with a few little jerks to make the tail flutter very fast.  It almost imitates a snake.    Of all bass lures, I am the most confident using soft plastics.  As always, keep your line tight when using plastics, and your rod at a 9 o'clock position.  When you feel the bass take the bait, lower the tip, reel in the slack, and set the hook with a good sweep up.  I find that in my area that watermelon is the most productive color at anytime.  I would suggest trying soft plastics in watermelon first, and then when you can use that type of worm efficiently, maybe try other colors.  Tight lines.
721335
i have been using 6in pumpkin colored Zoom worms. they have worked well. in the post-spawn season, try using a wacky worm. the fish are fickle, but can't seem to resist them. buzz bates and other top water lures are working really well in the early morning hours.try using these over fallen timber.
1069809
I used to have one of those and I loved it also, I caught alot of nice fish with it including a 6.74 lb. smallmouth bass, it broke on a little 1 1/2 lb. smallie on lake ontario. I tried to find another one but haven't yet. possible mitchell to see if they still make them. good luck
316415
I used a small spinner for large mouth bass. It is tricky though. You can get caught up on the lilly pads. After a few times though you learn to stay away from them. I also like to use little neon plastic worms, the fish are attracted to them on bright sunny days. Well good luck.
813859
Well all are pretty good, i would recomend AIM triton just because the user interface is very simple to use. hope this helps.
941633
The first place to start is to go to your local tackle shop they are a mine of information they know where the best fishing will be. They will also know what rigs and bait is best.You could always look on your local water authority web site as well. Hope this helps,don't catch the big 'un as you'll make a lot of man jealous,I should know , the wife does it on a regular basis.
931218
I live in Sussex and I asked the same question today. I haven't seen any for sale anywhere.  My hubby got one in a fishing tackle shop of all places in Angmering!
603943
It depends mainly on where you live and what you are interested in fishing for. One good tip, for every species of fish start off using a spinning combo rod and reel. You can get on for less than $100.00. At your local tackle shop or even wall-mart. \nYou would really need to give more specific information, in order to be more helpful.\nYou can call any major outdoor shop (that sells fishing tackle) and if they are a quality company, they should take you under there wing and be more than able to answer all you questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI think Genie been at the cat knip again.
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Spinning outfit will work fine - ultra light would be best.  You want to use like 2 or 4 lb mono especially when it is sunny.  My favorite lure is a spoon called a "Super Duper". "Rooster Tail" is also a good lure for me.  You want very small lures/baits.  That is one of the reasons you want light line.  It easier to cast a light lure with light line.  The other reason is a heavy line is more likely to spook the fish. You also what to have your line in the water at first light or as early as is legal.  I have found that the first hour in the morning is the most productive.  My last word of advice is to patronize a tackle shop that is local to where you are fishing. This is a great place to find out what bait is hot and what location is hot.
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Cabela's has a whole catalog on fishing.\n1-800-237-4444. Ask for the catalog.  And you are welcome.
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I have had the best results with a Rebel Pop-r.  I have caught largemouth on the bone colored pop-r's as well as the brightly colored ones.  At night, I have had good results with a Arbagast Hula popper, as well as a Jitterbug. Both in black.  Heddon also makes a good lure called the Spook, which is retrieved with the "walk the dog" technique. If it is a windy day, with a ripple on the water, try a Heddon Torpedo.  As with all topwater lures, cast the lure near cover, and let it sit, until the ripples dissipate.  Then try different retrieves.  Fast slow and in between.  Let the lure pause every few pops, and usually that is when the bass will strike.  When they hit the lure, wait until you feel the fish pulling on you line, and then set the hook.  I have tried different topwater frogs, and the best in my opinion is the Bronze eye.  Its hooks are better placed and result in 75% more hook up when you get a hit.  I have found that most other topwater frogs have poor results.  The fish will hit them, but the hooks only set properly in 20% of the bass that take the frog. Have fun, and tight lines.
905918
I would go with a floating Rapala, about three inches long.  You cast it out and it floats until you reel it in.  When you start reeling it dives under water and wiggles like a minnow.  You can also use it as a top water bait by twitching it and letting it sit until the ripples die down and then twitch it again.  This works especially well early in the morning or just before dark.  Good luck.
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Try Utah lake it has good walleye fishing also it is good for white bass & and Cat fish if you like trout try straw berry  you could go to the Utah Divison of wild Life resorces home page and look at the fishing report to find a spot near you. a lot of the lakes there will be frozen over soon and Ice fishing will start I can't wait good luck
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the best all around lure is an one eighth oz brown rooster tail with gold blades.you wont come home empty handed if you use this bait.even though i use other lures when it gets down to nothing working i break out the rooster tail and use a ultralight rod and reel
930797
A battery operated light is best, as you might get fuel on your hands and the fish dont like this much on the bait.