Originally Posted by bull1134 (Post 433245)

how do you know there is a reef where you are fishing, or how do you find them other than trackin down gps coordinates? I never did understand how yall know reefs are there. I have tried to tell the difference with my sonar, but just don't get it. I still have the tendency to beat the banks like I have always done bass fishin, or I fish workin birds. I never do too well fishin out in the middle like those pics above.

Originally Posted by Top Dawg (Post 433267)

Just feel the bottom with your rod tip. If it's rocky and ur tip comes up broken ur on a reef lol. If it's soft ur in mud. On depth finder you can see a slight rise in depth on the reefs.

Originally Posted by bull1134 (Post 433245)

how do you know there is a reef where you are fishing, or how do you find them other than trackin down gps coordinates? I never did understand how yall know reefs are there. I have tried to tell the difference with my sonar, but just don't get it. I still have the tendency to beat the banks like I have always done bass fishin, or I fish workin birds. I never do too well fishin out in the middle like those pics above.

Originally Posted by bull1134 (Post 433245)

how do you know there is a reef where you are fishing, or how do you find them other than trackin down gps coordinates? I never did understand how yall know reefs are there. I have tried to tell the difference with my sonar, but just don't get it. I still have the tendency to beat the banks like I have always done bass fishin, or I fish workin birds. I never do too well fishin out in the middle like those pics above.

Originally Posted by bull1134 (Post 433245)

how do you know there is a reef where you are fishing, or how do you find them other than trackin down gps coordinates? I never did understand how yall know reefs are there. I have tried to tell the difference with my sonar, but just don't get it. I still have the tendency to beat the banks like I have always done bass fishin, or I fish workin birds. I never do too well fishin out in the middle like those pics above.

Originally Posted by jlincecum (Post 433321)

you need to get the super duper reef finding machine. they are sold at fine retailers everywhere and for a nominal fee you can find reefs just like ole W.



make a trip to your local hardware store get ur hands on an 8-10' piece of pvc to keep in your boat. probe the bottom and compare to your sonar, this will help you learn the differences

Originally Posted by jchief (Post 433323)

Or get a piece of heavy chain and some smaller chain. 20'. If drag it on the bottom while it is cleated off and you can hear the reef.

Originally Posted by "W" (Post 433301)

Do u have a Grey Skeeter with a Talon??

Originally Posted by bull1134 (Post 433336)

nope, can't miss me if you potlick me though. I just troll right up to ya and start pissin...works every time.

Originally Posted by DUCKGOGETTER (Post 433338)

lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was you! Jk!!!

Originally Posted by bearwash87 (Post 433234)

We were drifting a reef and birds starting working just down little bit right in the direction of our drift, and three boats came in between us and the birds. I mean they weren't in casting distance yet but they could have taken a different approach is all I'm saying. No feelings hurt here just I think we could have taken a better approach to share the wealth! lol

Originally Posted by jchief (Post 433323)

Or get a piece of heavy chain and some smaller chain. 20'. If drag it on the bottom while it is cleated off and you can hear the reef.

Originally Posted by Lake Chuck Duck (Post 433416)

W said the best way to find a reef is to lower your power pole and drive until you can hear it dragging the reef.

Originally Posted by "W" (Post 433426)

Best way is to just run up to boats fishing on anchor and mark them:D:D