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How To Choose a Fish Finder

There are a lot of things that you need to know, and depending on how you are going to use it, the conditions that you are going to be fishing in, some are more important than others. So how to choose a fish finder? In no particular order, these are the main things to look out for, when you are looking at a kayak fishfinder.

The side of Images vs. Down Images There are a lot of models that only show what is directly under your kayak. This is known as Image. Others also scan the side, which gives readings of the characteristics of the terrain, along with the coast, which is known as the Side of the Image. Below the image of the transducers to use a cone, with the vertex is at the point of origin (more about the cones and the angles below). Seekers of the fish that make use of the Laterals of the Image are the best for fishing near the shore. If you go to any deep place, you will most likely be far from the coast, and Side Image is absolute of no use to you. The power The power is pretty basic metric as far as fish finders go. It is very simple, a greater power, or more power of the finder of the fish, will show the readings much faster than one with low power. Higher power fish finders tend to have higher prices, which are something that not everyone can afford, and, certainly, not everyone needs. You only need a high power of the fish finder if you are going to fish in deeper waters. For fishing in shallow water, even at low power, fish finders will show the results fast enough for you to be able to make use of them. It all depends on how much you can afford to spend, and the conditions that you will be fishing on. Transducers The transducer is what really emits ultrasound waves, and reads it once they are reflected in order to show the results, it makes sense to pay attention to this part of the fish finder. In most cases, you will find transforming transducers assembly when you buy the fish finder, and they are incredibly easy to install. An important consideration is the cone angle, from a broad cone of results in a wide area of coverage. However, with a wider angle, deeper water will result in a reduction in sensitivity; so again, everything depends on the conditions. If you are wearing a helmet or thru-hull transducer, metal fiberglass helmets and go better with plastic housing. The wood and fiberglass hulls are best suited with the bronze medal of the housing, while the aluminum and steel helmets go better with stainless steel housings. These are all the things that you need to take into consideration when it comes to shopping. Depth, Temperature and Speed Sensors Even if you are a professional fisherman, reading your fish finder can be difficult. Therefore, before spending your money, you must learn to decipher the different icons on the screen. No matter what the cost of your fish finder, you are the one who will be responsible for reading the screen, and if you can not do that, then the device is not worth buying. So, how does a fish finder work? The sound of the waves, which are emitted from the bounce transducers on the fish and back. This helps the transducer read the distance, the rate and the speed at which the wave travels. The transducers will then convert these signals in the form of bars and arcs for you to find the depth of a fish. To find the fish, you need to know the depth of the fish, the temperature of the water and the environment, where the fish is. Most, if not every day modern fish finders are equipped with a transducer depth sensor, which allows you to know the depth of water in your vessel. In general, in the upper left area of the screen, you will see the depth of the sample. The depth represented in meters is mostly accurate and depends on the model of your fish finder and its characteristics. In addition to this, you can also see the water temperature on your screen, just below the depth of the reading. This is useful if you want to target certain species of fish and know their habitats. For example, some fish prefer hot water, while others thrive in cold water. If you can read these two characteristics, you will find that it is easier to find specific types of fish. The third type of sensor tool found in your fish finder is the speed sensor. This is almost like a speedometer for your kayak, meaning, it shows how fast you are moving. If you know the precise angles and speed required for navigation, you will become a pro. Although these characteristics seem small, they are significant. Frequency You can go for double, single or multiple frequencies. For example, double the frequency of transducers usually have both 20 and 60-degree cones. The usual range of the most common frequencies of the transducers have is 50, 83, 192 and 200 kHz. The basic rule is that lower frequencies work better in deeper water, while higher frequencies, such as 192 or 200 kHz are more suitable for shallow water. The resolution of the screen As with any other screen, the resolution is measured in pixels. Have a larger number of pixels that gives you a sharper picture, and more details. There is also more real estate on the screen, which, depending on the specific model, may allow you to fit more information into it. Any decent fish finder will have a resolution higher than 240 × 160, and some of the best go up to 640 × 640, which is enough for a screen. Assembly space The mounting space in your kayak will most likely dictate the format of the fish finder. What you should know is that the kayak should have enough space to hold a screen large enough to show all the details you need, as well as the cables and the 12V battery. If you have a small kayak, a 3.5 "- 4" screen is enough, and if it is a kayak, you could go for a 5 "screen and since you will be able to fit in easily. Resistance to the weather Since you are going to be outdoors, having a robust fish finder that is water and dust resistant can be a very good thing. It's the nature of those we're talking about, after all, and you never know what can happen while you're in the water. Fish finders are not always cheap, so you might want to have protected. GPS GPS is a bit of an optional thing, but if you need it, you can always get a fish finder that comes with it, instead of having two separate devices. This depends on whether you need it and/or want one, so it's up to you. Installation process Being out in the water, often, you can not really afford to struggle with the frustrating and complicated installation processes. Invest in a fish finder that is easy to install and makes sure that you spend less time in the installation, and more in catching fish. Most of the fish finders are not built for kayaks and you have to invest in some market after kit for mounting, there are a couple of options out there, but many of us are very useful since kayak fishing requires some improvisation We will be expanding this section soon with some of the options for the installation stay tuned. Price range and manufacturer Last but not least, you should always have a budget before you go shopping, and see how many of the necessary things you can mark without having to spend on it. Kayak fish finders range from the very cheap, to some of the more expensive, so be sure to find one that suits your needs. If you have a higher budget, you can also afford to go for reputable manufacturers such as Raymarine, Garmin or Humminbird. When all is said and done, choosing a fish finder should be as easy as seeing what conditions fishing will be in, and then choosing one as appropriate. If you go for shallow water, for example, a low power fish finder with a wide cone and high-frequency transducer is great.