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STUMPS AT 20’

learning to use it.”
A decent graph is needed for Advanced electronics let you find spots
November fishing 20-foot water. faster by covering more area like shown in
Companies and pro fishermen may say this photo. However, a map and good sonar
you need one of the very high-dollar with GPS will do the job. This shot shows
units, but today’s electronics are so good cover at 20 feet.
a modest-priced unit with sonar, GPS
and electronic mapping will do the job. by fishermen. Toss a marker buoy or make
The sonar is for looking at depths, cover, waypoint on your graph..
contours and fish. The GPS is for marking
spots so you can return to them quickly Catching
on your next trip. The electronic mapping Jigging and spider rigging will catch
is important for navigation safety and for fish this time of year. Multiple poles
finding channels, flats, drops and other certainly improves the odds of success.
structure features. One additional feature However, a simpler method can work, too.
will add to your success by reducing Casting is possible when working
search times, that option is Side Imaging the 20 foot range. Fish may be on bottom
or Side View. or suspended at the top of the stumps so
Using a map, idle along ledges bites may be from 14 to 20 feet. Vertical
in the 20-foot range (18-22 feet) while presentations have made casting almost
looking for stumps, logs and brushpiles. an extinct choice, but it is fun, easier to
Deep stumps are often present even in set up than multi-pole fishing and returns
the older lakes. If not, look for other wood a fishermen to the basics. Casting is great
cover that has floated in or been placed for hopping spot to spot.

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