Category: Fishing Tips

Guides, tips and buying advice on fish finders, marine GPS and action cameras from Fishtrail Outfitters.

Keep a Fishing Journal with GPS Waypoints and Photos

Notes, waypoints and photos turn scattered trips into a record you can learn from season after season.

Autumn fish follow bait and shifting temperatures. Sonar and GPS help you find both and learn the pattern.

A great catch photo and a healthy fish are not opposites. Plan the shot, keep it quick and release with care.

Tides move bait, change depth and shape fish behaviour. Learn to read tide stages and use them with GPS and sonar.

See fish below the boat, drop a jig to their depth and watch them respond. Learn positioning, depth control and technique.

Bait leads you to predators. Learn what baitfish look like on sonar and how to use them to find fish.

Reliability wins tournaments. Prepare sonar, GPS, power and backups, and use pre-fishing to build a plan.

Going offshore raises the stakes. Choose sonar, GPS, communication and backup gear that you can trust far from the dock.

Rivers hide holes, seams and structure. Use sonar and GPS to read them and fish them safely.

Sonar lets you see fish under the ice and watch them respond to your lure. Learn the options, setup and reading tips.