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ture is very precise and there are a host of other functions you can use once you read carefully through the manual.
I learned to my local area.
More great research tools are informative articles and podcasts.
When looking at pur- chasing a side imaging unit, make sure to do your research.
I did a podcast on catching king thread- fin with Greg from Doc Lures and I constantly get messages about techniques I outlined.
If estuary fishing is your primary goal, I would highly recom- mend the Humminbird Helix series.
A quality sounder and an understanding of how to use it is very important. Many people would mistake these barramundi for gravel or rocks.
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Google Earth is an- other great research tool.
Mega imaging plus an easy menu to navigate and the unbelievable clarity are features of this great unit.
So many people over- look the fact that sus- sing out your local area from the sky is really important.
It doesn’t matter which sounder you buy so long as you use it correctly.
What kind of things should you be looking for?
Knowing that you are casting at fish will quicken the learning process, and you will quickly figure out the techniques and lures they respond to at dif- ferent times.
In my case it’s tim- bered banks, rock bars, current lines and pock- ets of clean water.
You can even go and map distances to find out how much fuel you may need.
Don’t forget that there are dedicated business- es out there to show you how to get the best out of your electronics.
Once your research is on the right track it’s time to invest in the correct electronics.
If you’ve read the manual and are still lacking a bit of confi- dence, then professional advice might be a great idea.
An electric motor should be your first priority, followed by a good quality side imag- ing sounder.
If you get the electric motor first you can still get out on the water and work timbered banks or rock bars and catch fish.
In this day and age there’s no excuse for not being prepared.
It allows you to move into a spot, hold that position and work on getting the lures in the right areas.
If you’re a bit time poor, then you may need to schedule even half an hour a day or every second day for research and develop- ment.
I’ve been using Minn Kota electric motors for a long time now and would highly recom- mend them.
If you want to succeed at those new year goals, you will have to dedi- cate time to the cause, no ifs, buts or maybes.
The ‘spot-lock’ fea-
Now, it’s time to get cracking!
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