Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phUsing a fish finder to locate fish is not difficult, but it does take some practice and some getting used to. The first thing to do after buying a fish finder is obvious- Read the Manual! The manual may not be exciting or may have more technical information than [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phThere are several different methods you can use to mount your fish finder. In this article mounting refers to attaching the transducer to your watercraft- boat, kayak, float tube, etc. “Mounting” your fish finder display is a separate topic. The common methods are: transom mount, thru hull, and portable [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here ph Lowrance X136 DF Features The Lowrance X136 DF Pro-Grade Sonar is a top notch fish finder. Its dual frequency transducer, with depth penetration up to 2500 feet and sturdy waterproof casing, makes it an excellent choice for saltwater fishing or down rigger tracking. It is sturdy enough to [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phIf 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. If the boat is moving, usually at a slow speed, the classic “Fish [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phNot all fish finders work well in all types of fishing. If you like to fish in freshwater then you should look for a fish finder that will work best for freshwater fishing. In general single frequency fish finders are adequate for freshwater fishing. Single frequency fish finders work [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phThere 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 displays generally have good contract in daylight, use a small amount of current and tend [...]
Fishing Tips, Tricks and Advice Here phYou should learn how a fishfinder operates before making a choice. Fishfinders use sonar technology to find fish-or any other solid object-under the surface of the water. Sonar technology utilizes sound waves that are broadcasted into the water. As they travel further, the sound wave will increase in diameter, [...]
