Help Analyzing a Fish Finder view

[vincentek9]

the first image looks like a big ball of bonies. kelp on the bottom (near the front edge of the fish ball). possible wolfpack of YT at 70-80. the micro yt usually don't school up THAT tightly which is why i'm guessing they are bonito. and from what i've noticed.. yt have a thicker mark (some yellow on each arch, according to your FF).

then again.. it could be a big ball of some decent sized macs. i'm not expert at reading a FF, i just drop down when i see a decent sized ball/mark and my rod will tell me what it is if it bites lol.

[taggermike]

I've gotten so frustrated and confused by what shows, or doesn't show, on a FF that I've wanted to go over the side with a mask to see what the hell is really down there. Mike

[onthewater]

Originally Posted by taggermike

I've gotten so frustrated and confused by what shows, or doesn't show, on a FF that I've wanted to go over the side with a mask to see what the hell is really down there. Mike

Or drop a go-pro over and check the footage later.

As others have said, the theory is on bigger fish like a seabass or yellow, they may show up as 'stronger' returns....

I would have a iron rod ready, and a bait rod ready. Try dropping both and see what bites! The frustrating part is when you drop and the fish just have lockjaw and won't bite.

Let us know how you do!