Eastside Elites High School Bass Fishing Club

This coming weekend is Houghton Lake Tournament!! 🎣

Why do fish returns in 2D sonar look different from fish returns in Down Imaging?

It’s all about beam shape.

The 2D sonar beam is shaped like an upside down ice cream cone. It is narrow at the surface and expands in a roughly circular shape as it travels deeper. Anytime a fish is anywhere in that cone shaped beam, it will reflect a portion of that beam back to the transducer and we see that fish in the 2D sonar view - like the two fish we see in the upper half of this image.

Fish in 2D sonar look like arches because the distance from the transducer to the fish changes as the fish passes through the wide, cone-shaped beam. When it enters and leaves the beam, its distance to the transducer is longer than when the fish is in the center of the beam - that’s why it looks like an arch. The true depth of the fish (assuming it passes directly beneath the transducer) is the top of the arch.

Fish in Down Imaging don’t look like arches; instead, they look like small bright spots. That’s because the Down Imaging beam isn’t cone-shaped. Instead, it looks like a thin triangle. It is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, but very thin from front to back - about the thickness of a few slices of bread piled on top of each other. Because the beam is very thin from front to back, fish spend much less time in the beam and the distance from the fish to the transducer is functionally the same all the time - so we get a small bright spot instead of an arch.

The down imaging returns from the two fish in this view are easy to spot, and notice how they correlate perfectly with the arches in the 2D sonar view. Same two fish, same positions in the water column, but interrogated with two different sonar beams - with different frequencies and beam shapes - so we get different looking sonar returns.

If you’d like to learn more about identifying fish with ANY of our sonar tools, check out this instructional video:

Is that a fish? \ How to identify fish with sonar \ The Technological Angler
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Mullet and Burt 2024

Another FREE Boating Safety Class is scheduled!
April 20, 2024, 9am - 5pm.
Did you know that those born after 31, 1978, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a PWC (jet ski) legally? Did you also know that those born on or after July 1, 1996, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a boat legally? The operator must be in possession of their certificate while operating either a boat or a PWC.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office will be offering free boating safety classes to earn your certificate. You must be present for the full class to earn your certificate.
To sign up, please visit:
https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/events/6724
The attendee must create an account using the listed link. Once an account is created you can search for available BOATER SAFETY EDUCATION classes through the website. Choose the MACOMB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE to register. You must be registered to attend and class size is limited so sign up asap!
Location: 33125 South River Road, Harrison Township 48045

Current 8th graders compete as high school freshmen. Whichever grade you'll be in this coming September is the grade considered. Boat and teammate needed by season start. Registration open for any school without a club of their own. Michigan BASS Nation BASS High School MLF5 Macomb, Michigan Shelby Township Macomb County Scanner Lake St. Clair Fishing The Great Lakes, Michigan Lapeer, Michigan St. Clair, Michigan Clinton Township, Michigan Michigan Bass Masters Sterling Heights Michigan Residents Group Harrison Township, Michigan X Zone Lures Cabela's Bass Pro Shops Bradley Ballew-Outdoors

The Eastside Elites are in search of Advisors to help run the club. Duties will be divided to make the load very manageable. Most of the "club" activities are complete before the season opens. Please send us a note through Messenger from this page. This is a rewarding experience for any parent or fishing enthusiast that wants to help our youth get outdoors.

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Understanding how a vessel's navigation lights are configured makes all the difference between safe operation and a dangerous situation at night.

Two important things to consider:
1) White light is visible from 360 degrees around a power-driven vessel at night.
2) Both the red and green sidelights are only visible together when looking at another vessel from head-on.

Therefore:
1) If you see the white and green navigation lights of another power-driven vessel ahead, then you are looking at their starboard side. You have the right-of-way, they must give way (green means go).
2) If you see the white and red navigation lights of another power-driven vessel ahead, then you are looking at their port side. You must give way, they have the right-of-way (red means stop).
3) If you see BOTH red and green sidelights and a white light, then you are looking at another vessel head-on. Generally, alter course to the starboard and pass port to port.
4) If you see ONLY a white light, then you are either staring at the stern of another vessel or at a vessel at anchor. Handle either situation the same way and give way.

Let us know if you enjoy seeing these informational safety-related posts. Even though we cover all of this information and more in our classes, it is important that EVERYBODY on the water stays informed and knowledgable about the rules and regulations.

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FREE Boating Safety Class
May 16 & 17 5pm-9pm

Did you know that those born after December 31, 1978, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a PWC (jet ski) legally? Did you also know that those born on or after July 1, 1996, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a boat legally? The operator must be in possession of their certificate while operating either a boat or a PWC.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office will be offering free boating safety classes to earn your certificate. You must be present for both dates to earn your certificate.
To sign up for class, please visit:

https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/dashboard/em/assigned_events/4279

The attendee must create an account using the listed link. Once an account is created you can search for available BOATER SAFETY EDUCATION classes through the website. Choose the MACOMB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE to register. You must be registered to attend and class size is limited so sign up asap!

We have a young angler that will be competing for his first year in high school bass fishing and needs a teammate. He has a boat/captain!! Great opportunity!!!! Please contact the club through comments or tap on the Message Button at the top of our page.

The Eastside Elites are looking for volunteer boaters! Even one day helps!🙏🏼😊🎣

Aftco orders being taken. SEE THE TEAM APP FOR ALL THE INFO……..

FYI……

If anyone is interested in speaking with some of the current Eastside Elite anglers or an advisor please stop by Cabela's tomorrow, March 18th, from noon until 4:00 during the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic. Just look for the jerseys walking throughout the store.

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I would like to welcome Kevin Langlands as a new advisor for the Eastside Elites. Kevin was with the club in year one and fished until he graduated from Dakota High School with many other Elites. He then went to Grand Valley State University where he joined their fishing club and took home the state championship on Lake St Clair in 2022. Kevin has always had a deep passion for fishing and I’m now fishing with him or against him in tournaments which is pretty cool to be a part of. I want to say thank you to Kevin for helping us out as we dive into 2023!

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Just some past memories of our Elites!

Smallies love the Adrenaline Craw too‼️ Check out this absolute tank caught by ! So awesome!! 👊💥
Floating claws make the difference! 🔥🔥

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH ANGLERS in southeast Michigan!! If you would like to competitive bass fish in Michigan BASS Nation BASS High School The Bass Federation but don’t have a club in your high school or middle school please contact us with a Message through this page. The junior division spans from 2nd to 8th grade. High school is 9th to 12th. If you are currently attending school as an 8th grader, you will fish as a freshman this summer. You can never get started too early. If you’ve already spoken to one of our members or advisors, please send a follow up message through this FB page so we have all interested anglers’ messages in one place. RecLending.com Montcalm Marine Free-LED.com Cashion Fishing Rods Shimano-Fishing X Zone Lures THE ROD GLOVE 3rd Degree Jerseys RICCO Security Macomb County Scanner St. Clair County Schools Lapeer County Parks Oakland County Times Wayne County Public Schools

PLEASE COME SEE US AT THE SHOW! If you have a passionate young angler, stop by booth 2805! We need new recruits. You will not be disappointed. Memories that will last a lifetime! Trust me!!

Here is the Adrian College Varsity Bass Team schedule for this upcoming season. The guys are ready to hit the road in a few weeks to get the season started. Also if you are planning on attending the novi fishing expo this weekend swing by the Adrian College booth and participate in the awesome raffle we will have going.

Free Boating Safety Class!

Did you know that those born after December 31, 1978 must have a boating safety certificate to operate a PWC (jet ski) legally. Did you also know that those born on or after July 1, 1996, must have a boating safety certificate to operate a boat legally. The operator must be in possession of their certificate while operating either a boat or a PWC.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office will be offering a free boating safety class to earn your certificate on July 27th and 28th from 5pm - 9pm. You must be present for both dates to earn your certificate. To sign up for this class, please visit: https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/

The attendee must create an account using the listed link. Once an account is created you can search for available BOATER SAFETY EDUCATION classes through the website. Choose the MACOMB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE to register. You must be registered to attend and class size is limited so sign up asap!

Boaters beware!! A recent authorization allowing the summer sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) at roadside gas stations presents a problem for boaters. This type of fuel is federally prohibited for recreational vessel use, causes marine engine damage, and will void marine engine warranty. Additionally, E15 fuel has been shown to make engines run hotter, increasing the potential of a catastrophic boat fire. Signs or warning labels may not be obvious at the pump as it may simply be marked as “regular 88” or “regular unleaded”. The convenience of filling a tow vehicle and boat at the same time may cause boaters to overlook this potentially dangerous detail. Please ensure the fuel you are dispensing into your boat contains no more than 10% ethanol (E10).

We are looking for a high school angler that has been asking about an available teammate to pair with. I can’t find any messages regarding our conversations. Please message us if you’re still looking to fish in 2022