Fish Don"t Stand A Chance
I'm sure you have seen cartoons, where fish outsmart the person at the other end of the line. They may have yanked on the line, attached an old tire, or some other paraphernalia to the dangling hook, just to plaque the person in the boat. You might also remember when your Grandfather would sit in a fishing boat all day and come home with the tale of the big one that got away. It takes a lot of patience to sit in a boat all day and not fulfill your quota, or even get a nibble or yank on the line.
Today's technology takes a huge turn in the fishing world and our Grandfather's more than likely would have called it cheating. Having fancy equipment so you can see the fish isn't really cheating now is it? You might be able to see the fish, but that doesn't mean they are hungry. Technology only takes you so far and the rest is up to you. Your job is to attract them with something that looks edible, catch them and bring them home for dinner. Once you have a fish finder and the right bait, the fish don't stand a chance.
Now since you know, it isn't really cheating, you feel better about having made the decision to invest in a good fishfinder. You know you have grown tired of being the only one on the water who goes home empty handed and with the tale of the one that got away. It's time! You head on into the sports store and there you stand, amazed at how many fish finders there are. You have not one clue what you are looking for. There are many manufacturers and with each manufacturer are many varieties. You will find fishfinders like the Humminbird Fishin Buddy, to the higher end such as Humminbird HD and Lowrance's new Gen2 Series multifunction fishfinder/chartplotter. Using the Humminbird Fishin Buddy as an example, this little finder doesn't even require a boat. There are no wires, no rigging or transducer and it can be mounted almost anywhere. You need to do a little homework before you go hunting for what's right for you. I always say it is good to make a list of your needs and wants in a fishfinder.
Most of your fishfinders have close to the same functions. Some just get a little fancier for what you want to do. Ask yourself a few easy questions. Do you have a small boat or a large vessel? Are you on a lake, river or coastal area? Are you fishing for freshwater or saltwater fish? Are you a person who gets lost easily and need a lake map or coastal map? Do you want a portable fishfinder or a permanent mount?
The toughest questions would be in selecting the transducer that fits your needs. The purpose of the transducer is to turn electrical signals of the transmitter into sonar. Sonar in return will give you imaging and sound. You need to consider operating frequency, installation type and cone angle. You will need to match the transducer's frequency to the sonar unit. For example a 200 kHz sonar unit would require 200 kHz transducer. Sonar units with higher frequency will have better structure definition and also better resolution. Cone angle determines underwater coverage area.
Transducers can be mounted in a few different areas, considering what your boat type is and what the instructions recommend. Some work better inside the hull and some work better in the water.
Don't be afraid to check reviews if possible before you shop. Consumer Magazine or whatever help you can retrieve for extra input on what you are looking for. Make sure there is a good warranty, or guarantee to go with your purchase.
Once you have made your purchase, go out and be like the other cheaters. Bring home great fish for dinner, because those fish don't stand a chance.
Today's technology takes a huge turn in the fishing world and our Grandfather's more than likely would have called it cheating. Having fancy equipment so you can see the fish isn't really cheating now is it? You might be able to see the fish, but that doesn't mean they are hungry. Technology only takes you so far and the rest is up to you. Your job is to attract them with something that looks edible, catch them and bring them home for dinner. Once you have a fish finder and the right bait, the fish don't stand a chance.
Now since you know, it isn't really cheating, you feel better about having made the decision to invest in a good fishfinder. You know you have grown tired of being the only one on the water who goes home empty handed and with the tale of the one that got away. It's time! You head on into the sports store and there you stand, amazed at how many fish finders there are. You have not one clue what you are looking for. There are many manufacturers and with each manufacturer are many varieties. You will find fishfinders like the Humminbird Fishin Buddy, to the higher end such as Humminbird HD and Lowrance's new Gen2 Series multifunction fishfinder/chartplotter. Using the Humminbird Fishin Buddy as an example, this little finder doesn't even require a boat. There are no wires, no rigging or transducer and it can be mounted almost anywhere. You need to do a little homework before you go hunting for what's right for you. I always say it is good to make a list of your needs and wants in a fishfinder.
Most of your fishfinders have close to the same functions. Some just get a little fancier for what you want to do. Ask yourself a few easy questions. Do you have a small boat or a large vessel? Are you on a lake, river or coastal area? Are you fishing for freshwater or saltwater fish? Are you a person who gets lost easily and need a lake map or coastal map? Do you want a portable fishfinder or a permanent mount?
The toughest questions would be in selecting the transducer that fits your needs. The purpose of the transducer is to turn electrical signals of the transmitter into sonar. Sonar in return will give you imaging and sound. You need to consider operating frequency, installation type and cone angle. You will need to match the transducer's frequency to the sonar unit. For example a 200 kHz sonar unit would require 200 kHz transducer. Sonar units with higher frequency will have better structure definition and also better resolution. Cone angle determines underwater coverage area.
Transducers can be mounted in a few different areas, considering what your boat type is and what the instructions recommend. Some work better inside the hull and some work better in the water.
Don't be afraid to check reviews if possible before you shop. Consumer Magazine or whatever help you can retrieve for extra input on what you are looking for. Make sure there is a good warranty, or guarantee to go with your purchase.
Once you have made your purchase, go out and be like the other cheaters. Bring home great fish for dinner, because those fish don't stand a chance.
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