Learning Saltwater fishing, and loving it! Several times last summer, my kids and I heard “frying” or “clicking” sounds coming thru the hull of my boat. I incorrectly assumed heat expansion initially, but it was very noticable, and lasted for quite some time. Any ideas? Was it baitfish? We were in 20-30 feet of water.
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Possibly the sonar Transducer
try goooogling “transducer Clicking”
They are shrimp. You must have an aluminum boat?
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Yes, Capt. Larry, it is an aluminum boat. You have heard this before?
“Think you’re a big fish? Try swimming in the ocean!”
Many, many times. It’s a good indication that it’s time to throw the net:wink:
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Possibly the sonar Transducer
Not likely to hear that sonar inside the boat, and if you do it will be on a regular frequency, a couple of clicks a second. This sound is more like grease frying in a pan. Almost a sizzle. Aluminum will transmit it through the hull. You won’t hear it in fiberglass unless it has a very thin skin and no foam in it.
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryMany, many times. It’s a good indication that it’s time to throw the net:wink:
very, very interesting…I’ve never heard of this before…and even in deep water, as BigT mentioned, like 20-30 foot of water?
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Its all the little crustaceans (like snapping shrimp) on an oyster reef or some type of structure below you. When you dive in low viz a lot of times you will hear the reef itself before ever seeing it. Pretty crazy how much noise those little dudes can make!! Stick your head in the water next time you will hear it a lot better.
Yep, another thing my Dad taught me a long time ago. Turn off the stereo and listen to what the river is telling you. One of the reasons my boat doesn’t have a stereo.
Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Thanks for the replies! Capt. Larry, I will make sure to have the net handy next time! Man, I love Saltwater!!
“Think you’re a big fish? Try swimming in the ocean!”
I was found an NC State site that had recordings of clicking shrimp; it was amazing how much noise they can make.
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