[bobk]

Never turn the boat in an effort to go back to find an object that you have gone over. Your chances of success at finding that particular item are very small if you turn the boat and circle. However, as long as the water is somewhat calm, you can follow your high speed wake and bubble trail back for several minutes before your water trail is lost. As you back up the boat, keep your eye on the depth finder until you see the item of interest which you passed over. Then, stop and investigate slowly and carefully, and if it warrants, fish it a bit for any sign of active fish. [/quote]


I always turn the boat around to check an area of interest . That's the type of thing a plotter is made for. I can't imagine trying to stop and back up on Erie to find a spot of interest. Use your electronics and keep it simple . Much easier to drive foward than back.