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This summer I was casting for shallow lakers in 10-12ft of water. Was using a bow mount trolling motor to spot lock and every time it was running we could see follow ups but no bite commitment. I turned it off and let the wind drift us and we would get bit almost instantly.At first I thought I was the location we spot locked in wasn't good but by the third time turning it off and catch right away I realized they were getting spoked by the bow mount running. The wind was only moving us 0.1 to 0.3mile/hr.I'm a firm believer now that sounds can scare off shallow water trout, can't say the same for other species.
I can agree it probably has some effect but imo it's exaggerated by most making the claim. At one point there was a person promoting vex over marcum because marcum uses a "stronger signal that scared fish". Is this another vex marketing claim?
At least in a boat it's easier to follow fish, through the ice chasing them and drilling holes is hard. And I do know in shallow water less than 8 ft. A flasher can effect them. I know guys you say a down pointed camera is better than a flasher in shallow. If I can hear the transducer clicking, I'm sure the fish can.
Great…. And I just got a live scope….. Now I’m actually trying to not catch fish!!!!
And for open water, if you're in a metal boat fishing for muskies gotta play Metallica really loud. Game changer... I actually know a guy that believes this (not me necessarily). Though when we fish from his boat, he does play Metallica (plenty loud) and we most often catch fish (usually more than one).
Not me I have a leaker 14' aluminum so I need to take some 9 Inch Nails.
Slayer....