Of course, with a budget this big you could also opt for an entirely new system from any number of manufacturers or add goodies such as radar, AIS, side-finding
fishfinders and VHF to an existing system.
4 You can include the optional Lowrance bow-mounted
fishfinderI usually start with a
fishfinder rig, a 3/0 circle hook and a chunk of sardine or squid.
When drum fishing in deeper water, fish chunks of blue crab with a
fishfinder setup.
The
fishfinder rig is extremely popular for flounder and includes a 1-ounce egg sinker threaded onto the terminal line, a small plastic bead threaded onto the fishing line, a 50-pound barrel swivel attached to the line, and a 12-inch section of 20-pound fluorocarbon shock leader terminating in a No.
The Minn Kota Edge trolling motor, Garmin
fishfinder, newly designed console with full instrumentation, deluxe seating, two 27-gallon aerated livewells, three trim locations, lockable rod storage and three front deck pedestal bases are just some of the extras.
He prefers a cut sardine, live pilchard or large select shrimp on a
fishfinder rig for the snapper.
A long list of features includes a Lowrance[R] Mark--5X Pro
fishfinder, a Sirius Satellite capable stereo, a retractable deck extension, and a full complement of cockpit instrumentation as well as available lounge cushions and snap-in carpet.
Tie on a
fishfinder rig with a 6-ounce sinker, 3-foot leader of 40-pound fluorocarbon, and a 4/0 stout circle hook and you'll be in business.
A 12-inch long
fishfinder rig with a finger mullet will get the job done for flounder.
I look for one or two fish and as I soak baits more will show and the
fishfinder will come to life.
Often times the bigger fish will be down below the "schoolies." I prefer to drop a live pilchard on a
fishfinder rig for the "jumbo grovers." Don't be surprised if you pull up a nice mutton snapper or gag grouperas well.
Spray rails, Lowrance M680
fishfinder, boat cover, upgraded trolling motor
Keep an eye on the
fishfinder and look for the majority offish to be holding between 100 and 250 feet.
In addition, there's a livewell and a Lowrance X50 DS
fishfinder, which is a modest black and white unit, but it does a tolerable job of painting the bottom and identifying fish.
