Locating Fish

Locating Fish with a Fish Finder

I have been looking through many websites on the internet lately for an affordable fish finder I can use this summer. With so many options on the market today I have narrowed down a few different types of fish finders. I have considered money and user friendly options as the key points to my research. In general I recommend buying one of the easier fish finders for beginners and then step up to advanced fish finder further down the road. There are a many features to learn on some of the more advanced fish finders, so if you’re a beginner start simple and save yourself a few dollars and the headache to boot. The first step is to determine what price range of fish finders you can afford. Once you know the price range of fish finders you are looking for; then look at the features on the fish finder to determine what features will bring you more fish and what features you just don’t need.

When it comes to fish finder displays, being able to read the finder in direct sunlight is one of the most important considerations. Any quality brand name LCD fish finders should work fine for most of your fishing applications. For most fishermen LCD finders will work great. CRT displays work well also, but they require a lot of power and the cost of these fish finders really makes them more of a luxury than a necessity. LCD finders will locate fish just as well as the CRT finder will without all of the unneeded features for your average weekend fisherman. LCD displays are commonly used on laptop computers.

Here are some fish finders I have looked at. The Hummingbird 141C fish finder is a compact fish finder that reveals bottom, structure and fish in high-visibility color with a 3.5-in TFT display. It’s equipped with a precision, 20-degree Single Beam sonar that’s optimized for definition and coverage and provides reliable performance from shallow to 600 feet. The water temperature is included and its speed capable. Affordable, compact fish finder reveals bottom, structure and fish in high visibility color; adjustable backlight for night fishing. The cost of this finder is 319.99 from Canadian Tire.

The Eagle CUDA 168 fish finder.  This fish finder is portable. This fish finder includes these features. Fish Track displays target depth readings above fish symbols. Fish Reveal feature exposes fish targets hidden in surface clutter, weed beds, thermo clines, and other types of underwater cover. High-performance, low-profile 200 kHz Skimmer transducer with built-in temp delivers a wider, more effective fish detection area of up to 60° with high sensitivity settings – operates at boat speeds up to 70 mph (112 km). Depth capability to 600′ (183 m) with 800 watts of peak-to-peak power. The cost of this finder is reasonable at 139.99 from Canadian Tire.

And finally there is the Hummingbird Fish-Finder Watch. Most fish finders are handheld or affixed to a boat, but this sonar sensor attaches to your wrist and doubles as a working wristwatch, complete with time and date. It operates in a wide 75′ remote radius, transmitting real-time views of fish to the 1 1/4″ LCD display. The sensor reads depth to 120′ with a wide 90 sonar beam. Includes a display backlighting and a pulse-lit advanced sensor for night fishing. All controls are easily commanded from the waterproof wrist unit. Remote sensor runs 500 continuous hours, and automatically shuts off after removal from water. It comes with an instruction manual and remote sensor. Sensor is ABS plastic. Battery included. The cost is 139.95 American.
Good fish finders can make the difference between a great day of fishing and a good day of fishing. If you have used these finders and like them then please let me know so I can pass on the information to others. Untill we meet again down by the river.