There are probably thousands of articles on the Net about using fish finders, but they all assume that you are fishing from a boat. What about when you're fishing from shore or through the ice? You still need to know the depth, temperature of the water, bottom terrain and where the crappie are, don't you?
Well, here's the answer! It's called the Humminbird Smartcast fish finder. Only Humminbird's SmartCast brings you real-time views of fish, bottom and structure ...
When shopping for a fish finder, you will find hundreds of models from over a dozen manufacturers to choose from. You know they are all supposed to "find fish" and provide a depth measurement, but how do you know what type to get? This guide will explain the types of fish finders available today to help you make this decision.
Just like buying a new car, there is a huge variety and price range to choose from. The cheapest units come with the standard issue mounting bracket and transom m ...
If you are new to reading a fish finder it might be a little difficult to interpret what you see on the screen and whether or not there are fish where your fish finder is looking.?
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If the boat is moving, usually at a slow speed, the classic "Fish Arch" will be on the screen.? A Fish Arch looks just like an arch, hence its name.?The next question is generally, "Why do fish look like an arch on the display?"?The reason for the shape is the interaction between the cone angle of the tra ...
Now that you have one of those fancy Humminbird fish finders installed on your boat, what are you going to do with it? A fish finder certainly makes you look like you know what you are doing, but impressing your friends won't help you catch fish. Once you have figured out how it works and know how to adjust its settings, it's time to go fishing!
The most obvious use for your fish finder is to find depth. Why is that important? Well, fish are creatures of habit. They tend to be ...
An ice fishing fish finder or flasher will determine water depth, show structure such as brush piles and weed beds, and most importantly identify any fish below your hole. Modern day fishing electronics will clearly mark crappies, bluegills, walleye, and perch. Actually knowing if fish are below you is a huge asset when determining the best locations. Once you have used one I guarantee you will never fish without it.
Years ago a good friend of mine informed me of a large sand pit that w ...
I grew up fishing for crappie with a bobber, gold hook and a tuffy minnow. Brush piles in the spring and then throughout the rest of the summer with a little drifting which helped get those suspended crappie that were scattered throughout the lake. Recently, since relocating to the mid-west, I have found that many of the small lakes are often structureless. I found myself searching for structure in the open water. Crappie are structure oriented and that structure can be many things. Points, d ...
Many outdoor enthusiasts look to modern technology to help them in their outdoor adventures. For these individuals, using a fish finder is a valuable tool to help them catch fish. Many people swear by old tried and true techniques to find the best fishing holes. However, when used properly, modern technology will take the guesswork out of some of your outdoor adventures.
Nothing takes the place of experience when it comes to fishing, but knowing how to properly use a fish finder can mak ...
So many people ask the question "which chartplotter/fishfinder combination is best for me". The Garmin GPSMAP 540s is one of the best and most versatile combination units available on the market and here are some reasons why.
Pre-loaded Maps - What's the use of having a GPS unit if it does not have maps loaded on it? The BlueChart g2 maps that come with this unit have so much detail included it is just amazing. It includes map coverage of all the U.S. coast and Bahamas with navigat ...
There are two components to a fish finder display: Display Type and Display Resolution.
Display Type
Fish Finders have two main display types: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). An LCD display generally have good contract in daylight, use a small amount of current and tend to be compact. They are available in resolutions up to 320 x 200 pixels, the smallest dot on the display screen. Note that the protective lens over the display must not cause excessi ...
The Humminbird Fishin' Buddy 140C Fish Finder is a portable, color fish finder with Downlooking and SideFinder Sonar capabilities. The Downlooking sonar sends sound waves from the bottom of the transducer into the water that is directly below the transducer. The SideFinder sonar projects sound waves from the flat side of the transducer housing at the bottom of the transducer shaft. The SideFinder sonar is able to see fish to the site of your boat and allows you to scan for fish where you ...
