Buying your first fly rod and reel In our opinion the best choice for a beginner would be a medium-priced graphite rod, but in order to make a good choice you must first think about the kind of fishing you wish to do
Always select a location where: Water flowing across the hull is smoothest with a minimum of turbulence and bubbles The transducer will be continuously immersed in water (not applicable for In-Hull models) There is a minimum of deadrise angle The transducer beam will not be obstructed by the keel or propeller shaft(s) There is adequate headroom inside the vessel for the height of the housing, tightening the nuts, and removing the valve assembly and insert As a rule, no transducer should be located near a water intake or discharge opening, directly aft of any lifting strakes, steps or other obstructions or irregularities in the hull , or behind eroding paint (an indication of turbulence)
A rod held by an angler, though, can increase the hookup ratio by dropping a bait back at the correct time
As it cannot be used in regular fishing, we have not included it in the above table
The KillerDock Fish Hanger allows you to show off your catch hands free
