I probably spend too much time fishing structure that I don't mark fish on, but I am relatively new to the offshore fishing. I'm usually excited enough that I even found a ledge or hump, so I drop a marker and start fishing, without exploring thoroughly with my electronics.

I guess that could swing either way depending on the individual. First I find the water that fits the skies and where I think they will be, also the temp. Next, gotta be at the depth I think theyll be. with the new electronics out with side and down imaging makes it really cool and helps take alot of the guessing out especially in new water. I look at the bottom and what kind of structure is there and then worry about seeing the fish. Its gotta be the somewhere you would think they will want to be under those certain conditions. Whats cool with these new units is when you think you found a bassy spot you will pick some fish or bait balls up. Now, getting them to eat is more up to them. anyways, hope this helps. also, when idling around watching the screen I always stop for rock piles, humps, or any pot holes, and of course GRASS which shows up great with down imaging.