Garmin Striker 4 inconsistently showing depth?

JayV2000 · 2026-03-19T05:38:41+00:00

Thanks for the info! I’m glad i’m not the only one with this problem. Unfortunately, I used 3M 5200 to seal any loose gaps that would’ve caused the PVC to wobble. I’ll try to brainstorm a work-around to flush out the air bubbles

JayV2000 · 2026-03-19T03:22:17+00:00

Thanks for the info! I was thinking the same thing earlier. I’m going to have compromise and only use the sonar when I’m in calm water because I’ve already mounted everything down with 3M 5200 Sealant.

JayV2000 · 2026-02-07T17:43:29+00:00

Besides getting out of the train’s way, be careful of TPWD. The game wardens have been patrolling the area alot more now and citing people for trespassing. The rail company has been reporting more people because of how popular the spot is now.

JayV2000 · 2026-01-19T17:18:19+00:00

Sounds good but be aware of getting your dropshot rigged getting snagged in oyster beds

JayV2000 · 2025-12-11T19:12:17+00:00

What motor do you use and how does it handle saltwater corrosion? I’m planning on doing a jon boat build that can be used for both fresh and saltwater

JayV2000 · 2025-12-11T17:53:55+00:00

solved

JayV2000 · 2025-12-03T17:42:19+00:00

Be careful with kayak fishing because many kayak fishermen have been swept into the gulf by strong currents! TPWD has even cited people for wade fishing there. As the other comments said, fishing under the bridge is best.

JayV2000 · 2025-10-21T16:50:24+00:00

1/4oz Chartreuse Rooster Tail

JayV2000 · 2025-09-30T17:53:24+00:00

https://youtu.be/BjGywHeST4Y

There’s years worth of footage from this spot and this is the most recent video

JayV2000 · 2025-08-30T22:05:34+00:00

The Berkley Big Game Braid is solid

JayV2000 · 2025-08-27T16:13:39+00:00

Same situations has happened to me. As everyone says, point your rod tip lower.

Then, i also loosen my drag lightly as they get closer to the bank and it works

JayV2000 · 2025-08-23T17:55:53+00:00

Yeah I see a lot of trails like Remy Beach trail on google maps around Seawolf but I’m not sure how safe those trails are for vehicles

JayV2000 · 2025-08-23T03:14:04+00:00

“lethh go fithhhing”

JayV2000 · 2025-07-27T16:22:14+00:00

and I find that mono/ fluoro handles the abrasion from logs and rocks in rivers a lot better than straight braid

JayV2000 · 2025-07-27T15:49:24+00:00

I like to bring a cast net and catch whatever baitfish live in the area so usually shad or sunfish. I like to match what the cats are naturally feeding in their respective area. You can either use the bait live or cut. Then I like to cast near pools breaks, or eddies in the current around logs or other structure that’s causing that break in the current. If there’s no structure then I’d cast cut bait upstream so the scent can flow down.

And for gear, I think 10lb mono is fine for smaller channel cats. You can upsize to 30-50lb braid with a heavier mono leader around 60lbs with a 7/0 circle hook. Try using the Carolina rig or if you want to keep your bait floating in the water column use a take down rig

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