bobby b. Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Recall that I am new to the lake, just finished building a house and therefore have had little time to fish. This together with the clear water of TR and my very average fishing skills, have made it hard for me to catch fish (except the spawn and the first few minutes of daylight post spawn). Thus I took my fish guided fishing trip this Saturday. It wasn’t really a guided trip but rather a fishing lesson in drop shot. Rick LaPoint offers a 10 hour drop shot course that a friend and I took and it was worth every penny. We caught approximately 25 fish with 10 health keepers. Even the shorts were just short – 14 7/8. All were returned to the water. Given the weather Saturday, this was a very good day. 25% of the time on the water is an actual lesson and the remainder fishing. The new Humminbird locators are definitely superior to the Lowrance/Eagle products. I am confidence that even I can catch fish (on the drop shot) with one of these Humminbirds. I have a brand new Eagle 642i with the 07 Navonics chip for sale. Any interest? I strongly recommend this to course to all who need help with the drop shot. Rick was a good teacher and enjoyable to spend the day with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 How much of a cash investment? I am not real brand loyal on electronics yet. I hate to start a Ford versus Chevrolet discussion. It seems like all of the depth finders use the same technology and basically the same parts. I know a more expensive depth finder with more sensitive settings will be better than the cheap ones that came with my boat. BUT; why would a Hummingbird or Lowrance be better than the other? It is kind of similar to computers and laptops. They all have the same Intel processors, the same companies make the parts and pieces in the computer that make them work. So really there isn't a huge difference in computers with similar innards. Tim Carpenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b. Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Techo - Excellent questions and I will be researching as well over the coming days. Understand that I am as cheap as it comes. In fact I was kidding Rick that I may be installing $4000 of fish locators on a $3000 1980 Cajun boat. (It is in excellent condition though and I am very fond of it). Here is what I know so far. The Humminbirds have a "real time" side bar (as does my new Eagle 642i) that one uses to see your bait drop and the fish approach and take it. It's like playing a video game. I have not been able to make my new Eagle do this but still working on it and will be calling the Lowrance tech very soon. The Humminbird also can side shoot 220 ft across in order to quickly locate structure plus do some other cool things that my Eagle can't. Rick says it all in the software and being an engineer I believe this. Thus it is just a matter of time before Lowrance does this as well. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman1308 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I have a hummingbird 797 si unit. As far as i know ,the side imaging is completely different than anything lowrence has. You almost have to see it work to understand it. I set the side sonar at 100 feet and use it to find structure, then mark it to fish later. You can cover much more water then with a conventional, straight down sonar. I fish mostly nights so I'm not very knowledgable about how it works to find fish like skmo, j.e. and the daytime boys seem to do so well, but i'm learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techo Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am starting to wonder if it wouldn't be cheaper to just hire a guide all of the time. The price of gas, tackle, rods, and electronics is crazy. I need to get some education on the electronics. I think that would help with the clear water of Table Rock and the deep fishing. Thanks for the information. I forgot to add....I think Webb is a Lowrance guy and he is pretty nefarious for his use of electronics. I am not brand specific yet on electronics. Now you can't hardly beat a Falcon rod! Tim Carpenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadHead Posted June 26, 2007 Members Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey bobby b.... How would a person get in touch with Rick LaPoint for the class....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMAC Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey bobby b.... How would a person get in touch with Rick LaPoint for the class....? He has a website....any search engine with his name should get you close. The site name escapes me right now for some reason? strikebass.com maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadHead Posted June 26, 2007 Members Share Posted June 26, 2007 He has a website....any search engine with his name should get you close. The site name escapes me right now for some reason? strikebass.com maybe? Thanks CMAC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Babler Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Capt. Rick LaPoint 1-800-869-2210 http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.E. Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 How much of a cash investment? I am not real brand loyal on electronics yet. I hate to start a Ford versus Chevrolet discussion. It seems like all of the depth finders use the same technology and basically the same parts. I know a more expensive depth finder with more sensitive settings will be better than the cheap ones that came with my boat. BUT; why would a Hummingbird or Lowrance be better than the other? It is kind of similar to computers and laptops. They all have the same Intel processors, the same companies make the parts and pieces in the computer that make them work. So really there isn't a huge difference in computers with similar innards. Techo, Rick has a 987 for sale or did last week. It's last years model but a great unit. The main feature is the side finder. ANY depth finder of higher grade will allow you to dropshot be it Lowrance, Humminbird, Garmin, etc. just do what my Dad told me years ago, buy the best you can afford and take care of it. You can call Rick or Capt. Don or, the web page is www.strikebass.com tell him J.E. sent you and he'll charge you an extra 10%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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