[Alphahawk]

Headed to Laurel Hill early this morning to hunt for some Gills. I didn't hunt much in deep water as it was just a long paddle in the heat. It was a great day to kayak.....water was flat calm.....but man I sure cold have used a small breeze to help cool me down. Found a few Gills on several beds and I caught a few off of each bed for a total of 31 fish. Todays fish were not typical Laurel Hill Gills. Most of them in the 7 inch range with a couple at 8 inches. I suspect the bigger ones are down somewhere deep...water temps in places was 87 degrees. While I did not take any pics of the shell crackers I caught they were a lot of fun even though they were only about 6 inches. Humminbird advertises their side imaging works in as little as 2 feet of water.....well that is true. I found a few Gills on a bed in about 2 feet of water. That is pretty impressive technology to me. I also pulled some Gills off of some car tires....in several different spots. Every fish I caught was located by the si unit. I would paddle until I saw what I now know a fish looks like and I would mark and cast to the area. Also uploaded a pic of what I suspect is two bass hanging out together....but I don't know as I did not try to cast and catch. I wish Laurel Hill had a map but it does not. I need a map card...even though Laurel Hill will not be on any map card......and start hitting big lakes with this unit. It will definitely put you on fish but in a kayak if you launch in a barren area of the lake you can wear yourself out hunting for a gravel bar....drop offs.....flats....and so on. Hopefully am going to try to hit Center Hill this week if I can. Look at gravel points and some bluffs for Gills and shell cracker. One thing I know....if they are within paddling distance of my search area I will find them.


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