MarCum Posts Sonar How to find & Catch Ice-out Spring Crappies 04/11/2022 / 03/25/2022 by marcum-tech the lakes will be full of life in many forms once again. Boating enthusiasts will now start thinking of getting the boat out of storage and planning the maiden voyage of the year. And anglers eager to fill a live-well know that the crappie are heading for the shallows and it’s time to go fishing. Early fishing brings the big crappies into the shallows. Find where to go and what to use to make your early crappie fishing trip a success. Read more » Boating Crappies Sonar Steve Mattson
Camera MarCum Posts How to use an Underwater Camera for Open Water Fishing 03/21/2022 / 03/15/2022 by marcum-tech Underwater fishing cameras are recognized as a valuable tool for ice; however, they can be just as beneficial during the open water season – and for many of the same reasons. Open water electronics continue to evolve to new lengths every season but they still leave things open to interpretation. Underwater cameras, however, are capable of answering questions that other electronics cannot, as well as teaching anglers more about what they’re seeing on their electronics. They are an angler’s eyes below the surface. Read more » Blake Tollefson Boating Camera Open Water Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
MarCum Posts Open Water Preparation: A Fisherman’s Checklist 04/04/2022 / 03/25/2022 by marcum-tech The fishing season is approaching fast, whether you’re ready for it or not. Depending on where you live, the ice may already have vanished, or you may still have some time left. Regardless, it’s important to take the time to ensure you are prepared for the upcoming season. Read more » Blake Tollefson Boating Checklist Open Water Universal Open Water Transducer
GPS MarCum Posts RAINY RIVER, YOUR FIRST CHANCE AT OPEN WATER WALLEYE 03/14/2022 / 03/15/2022 by marcum-tech Long before the inland lakes of Minnesota are free from ice, moving water draws thousands of anglers back into their boats for a chance at some border walleye. Every spring, the historic Rainy River sheds its winter coat and gives anglers the freedom to fish open water once again. Thousands upon thousands of walleye leave Lake of the Woods and head upstream towards International Falls to complete their annual spawning run. And no rain, snow or sleet will stop some of the die-hard walleye anglers from dropping their jigs into the icy water in hopes of catching a giant walleye. Read more » Boating MX-7GPS Rainy River Steve Mattson Universal Open Water Transducer Walleye
Camera MarCum Posts The Best Underwater Fishing Camera for Open Water – 2022 04/18/2022 / 03/28/2022 by marcum-tech Underwater cameras are undoubtedly one of the greatest technological advancements in the sport of fishing these past few decades. Anglers in recent generations have come to depend on cameras to do far more than help them watch fish eat, but to observe their surroundings, study fish behavior and movements, even learn how fish certain baits better. Not only then has it been a technology that’s useful in its own right, but the simple fact is that underwater viewing has helped push forward the sport of fishing in general. From evolutions in tackle design, reels, and line, to changes in the way we fundamentally fish, looking at the underwater world through a camera is here to stay. Read more » Boating Camera Joel Nelson Open Water