4 Key Steps to Successfully Transom Mounting a Fish Finder or Depth Sounder
I wanted to take the time to go over the method of transom mounting a transducer properly. Taking the time to research and plan how and where you are going to mount the transducer on you new depth sounder or fish finder will pay dividends out on the water.
Can Spring Be Far Away
Can spring be far away if we are talking about putting in for spawning Sand Bass and planning a turkey hunt?
HawkEye FishTrax Fish Finders - A New Generation of Portability and Versatility
HawkEye® Electronics announces the newest addition to its family of boating and fishing electronics—the ultra-versatile FishTrax™ Fish Finder series.
HawkEye FishTrax Fish Finders are the Perfect Addition to any Kayak
Kayak fishing has been gaining popularity over the previous decade among serious anglers and having a quality, waterproof fish finder is now just about required equipment.
Fall to Winter Transition
The next couple of months we will see the majority of the fish make some transitions from the fall to their wintertime patterns. To stay with the fish, the smart angler will make adjustments in their techniques to give them the best chance for success.
When is the Best Time to Fish?
Just like us humans, fish do sleep (although they do not have eyelids). They sleep at night, they sleep in the daytime, and believe it or not, they take naps just like us!
How to Properly Use a Depth Sounder or Fish Finder
Advances in bass fishing the past few years has been nothing short of astounding. The boats are bigger and faster, rods are more sensitive and lighter, troll motors have as much thrust as small outboards, and lures are more lifelike and effective than ever.
How Many Ways Can You Fish?
Whether you believe fishing is a sport, or just a hobby, fishing requires patience, dedication, and a lot of skill! You’ve probably gone fishing once or twice, or maybe even 103 times, but chances are you are dedicated to one or two types of fishing. Just how many types of fishing are there? Have you even heard of all of these?
What to Pack on Your First Fishing Trip
Fishing for the first time can be exciting! You wonder how many fish you might catch, or what kind. Fishing is really all a big surprise. Although it can be a fun and memorable trip, it can turn sour quick if you are unprepared for the unexpected.
HawkEye Heads to the Great White North
I recently ventured to the great white north, but since I was headed there in mid-June the only squalls I had to look out for were those made up of mosquitos or black flies. Luckily I had that covered and we enjoyed a wonderful week away not worrying about the buzz of the bugs nor the buzz of my cell phone.
HawkEye and the Sailfish Smackdown
HawkEye and NorChill were associate sponsors of the fourth annual Sailfish Smackdown February 18th and 19th, 2017 in Pompano Beach.
Best Ways to Mount Fish Finders on Canoes, Kayaks, and Boats
When discussing our line of fish finders with potential customers and dealers I am often asked: “What makes these FishTrax units better than what is currently out in the market today?” The answer is very simple--versatility.
How to Tune Sonar Sensitivity for a HawkEye FishTrax Fish Finder
A lot of people have asked us to provide more information about the sensitivity settings for our FishTrax Fish finders.
What I Learned About Legacy When Fishing on a Tennessee River
I was king of the river, all the freedom an 8-year-old boy could ever dream of at the wheel of Pop’s pontoon boat chugging down the Emory river to our favorite fishing hole.
Chasing the Schoolers in September
September, can you believe it? Where has our year gone? Why it seems it was just yesterday that I was getting ready for spawning bass and now the fall fishing has just begun.
The Hazards of Boating: Fire on Boats
Fire on boats has always terrified seamen. But in recent years, with more safety equipment and rescue assets available, there seems to have been less thought about it. Here are some reasons why it's just as serious as ever and why, arguably, we may have more to fear from boat fires in modern times than did seamen of old.
Late Ice, Little Tigers
Late winter brings about opportunities. Certain species begin lining up like 2-for1 day at "Old Country Buffet." Yellow perch, in particular, become extremely active during the final weeks of the ice season.
Tale of the Gale: Fishing in a Storm
Dropping right out all the time, announces a familiar voice from above and behind me. The captain squints into the gathering breeze at a traffic jam of small scud clouds that have been piling up for several hours along the horizon to our southwest.