Choosing a Fishfinder

by on May 10, 2011

If you are an avid fisherman or a recreational angler, you’ve probably considered getting a nifty little fishfinder at one time or another to help boost your daily catch. In this article, we will cover some of the basic features that you should be considering as well as particular models that are great for the beginner such as the Garmin Fishfinder 160C.

One of the first things that you will probably want to consider is the size of the unit and screen. Fishfinder screens come in a range of sizes and obviously the bigger size will suit you better if you want to be able to view the screen from a reasonable distance. If you are looking for a model that utilizes a split screen mode, this will be of even more importance so that you are sure to be able to read the screen clearly while using the split function. [click to continue…]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

Why Buy a Fishfinder?

by on May 3, 2011

Are you new to the world of fishing? Maybe you have been fishing for some time now and you feel that you are ready to take it to the next level, entering contests or taking it from hobby to profession. If this describes where you are at with this wonderful sport, then you are probably aware of many of the common tools and technologies that are in use to take your hobby to the next level.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits to purchasing some type of fishfinder and we will be using the Garmin Fishfinder 140 as an example unit for the novice fisherman as it is a very good value for its reasonable price.

In general, as the name implies, fishfinders will help you to locate the fish that you are seeking to catch. These tools are mounted on your boat and you should definitely look for the ones that are waterproof as opposed to just water resistant. [click to continue…]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }