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It's possible to find fish as if you can see right through the deep waters, and you can also scan structures throughout the ocean floor. Systems such as the Humminbird fishfinder 898 and 998 are equipped with technology like wide-scanning sonars and clear imaging. Compare the two and choose a model based on your preferences and budget.
The thrilling experience of hoisting a huge marlin, swordfish or cobia out of the ocean is unlike any other. Anglers pride themselves on their ability to catch sought after, highly prized saltwater sport fish. But catching the fish is only half the experience: being able to identify some of the lesser known sport fish is important as well. When identifying saltwater sport fish, there are several things you can look for to make identification easier.
Of the 73 species of suckerfish that exist around the world, 68 inhabit waters in North America. The suckers are freshwater creatures that can live in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes, eating from the bottom with the use of a mouth that contains no teeth. The most common sucker species, the white sucker, northern hog sucker and members of the redhorse sucker group, are all medium- to large-size fish.
Anglers spend countless hours pursuing species of game fish. One of the skills anglers should possess is the ability to identify correctly the species they are after.
Stoplight Parrot Fish identification is difficult but made much easier with this video to help you identify them.
Princess Parrot Fish identification is difficult but made much easier with this video to help you identify them on the reef.
Silverside fish are distinguished by their great numbers in a school and their silver sides. Silverside identification is made much easier with this video of Silversides in the wild.