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Deep Summer Structure

often claim that prime spot. If you can get a After finding the spot, spider
bait to the fish without getting hung up there rigging allows numbers of baits to
is an excellent chance you’ll catch it. I love be pushing into the ledge or cover.
bumping the baits against the cover and Dannenmueller and partner Garrett
leave them setting there.” Steele concentration on the locator
and pole tips.
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Dannenmueller says a creek channel
with turns and bends are ideal. “The fish just more advanced electronics. The primary
love these changes in a channel. When you purpose of the higher priced units is to
have the changes you will also shade and find fish quickly. There is less time wasted
probably plenty of cover. Everything you searching so more time is spent fishing.
need.” “I use Garmin for several reasons but
He says it’s important for a weekend primarily because they are on the cutting
fisherman to know that this is a tactic that edge of technology so I have the opportunity
anyone can do. Basic equipment and a to have the best tools available for my fishing.
basic sonar unit will do the job. The key is The detail and resolution are second to none.
to follow the proper steps and take time to It’s a professional tool for serious fishermen.
know exactly where you need to fish before “In our fishing along the ledge, Down
wetting a hook. It’s easier to search when Vu adds great detail where we can see
hooks are out of the water. everything down there including the fish. We
Serious fishermen, guides and can actually count the fish and get a good feel
tournament fishermen are going to have of their size. A newer option called PanOptixs
gives us a real-time look at movement and

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