07-10-2007, 12:45 AM
Welcome to the site. The Humminbird 575 works great. In re to the sun, you can adjust the picture for contrast, and so it shouldn't be a problem. Do you need downriggers? If you are going to be fishing for trout, I would recommend them. However, lead core line will work just fine to a certain point. Even now, with most of the kokanee at Lucky Peak at the 25 ft. range, I noticed on my last trip that the lead core folks were also catching kokanee. Lead core produced just as well at Magic this summer. So, there is no doubt that at times the only effective technique is downriggers, but lead core is your next best thing. P.S.: Although they are hard to find in Idaho, I would definitely suggest a Penn downrigger. If you go to the West Coast, you will find that the majority of salmon fishermen use them. It is much easier to read the depths on them, and they are virtually indestructable. You might have to look on the internet for one. P.S.S.: You mention Cabelas. Don't forget to compare prices at Sportsman's Warehouse. I just saved a ton of money on a new smoker at S.W., as an example. Now get out there and start fishing!!! Mike
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