In this article, we’ll go over a few things to think about before purchasing a fishfinder. These range from situational factors like where and how you fish to technical factors like frequency, wattage, and screen resolution. After you’ve decided on a fishfinder, we’ll go over some basic techniques for using it.
Garmin
Garmin 010-01550-00 Striker 4 GPS Fishfinder with Chirp Traditional Transducer, 3.5″
LUCKY
LUCKY Kayak Portable Fish Depth Finder Sonar Castable Kayak Boat Fishfinder Transducer Fishing LCD Display FFC1108
Garmin
Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv, 4-inch Color Fishfinder and Sonar Transducer with Vivid Scanning Sonar Color Palettes, Easy-to-Use
Venterior
Handheld Portable Fish Finder Kayak Ice Fishing Gear Venterior Sonar Depth Detector
RICANK
Portable Ice Fish Finder Contour Readout Fish Depth Finder Handheld Fishfinder Depth Readout LCD Display Fish Detector Device RICANK Depth Finder with Temperature Lake, Sea, Kayak, and River Fishing
LUCKY
LUCKY Portable Fish Finder Kit Kayak Fish Finder Wired Transducer Portable Depth Finder LCD Display for Kayak Boat Ice Fishing
Lowrance
- EASIEST TO USE: The Lowrance HOOK2 4x Fish Finder has auto-tuning sonar and phone-like menus that allow you to spend more time fishing and less time fiddling with settings.
- WIDER SONAR COVERAGE: The HOOK2 4x features a wide-angle CHIRP sonar cone that provides twice the coverage of standard fish finders.
- EASY INSTALLATION: A single transducer can be installed on the transom, inside the hull, on the trolling motor, or through a scupper hole. The HOOK2 4x is ideal for small fishing boats or kayaks with a small console.
- FISH FINDER & GPS: The HOOK2 4x has a GPS plotter that allows you to add waypoints, follow trails, and navigate.
- TRANSDUCER INCLUDED: The Bullet Skimmer transducer is included and provides traditional 2-D CHIRP sonar (fish arch) views.
Garmin
- Scanning with Clear Vu Sonar shows you more of what is in the water around your boat; This high frequency sonar produces near photographic images of objects, structures, and fish.
- The simplicity of power provides a keyed interface with dedicated buttons; The device is simple to use and install; Display sizes of 3.5, 5 and 7 inches are available. IPX7 water resistance
- The waypoint map allows you to easily view, mark, and navigate to locations such as brush piles, stumps, and docks. Maximum depth in freshwater is 1,600 feet, and in saltwater it is 750 feet. At 12 volts, the current draw is 0.23 amps.
- Chirp Sonar transmits a continuous sweep of frequencies, providing a broader range of information. Chirp Sonar can produce crisper fish arches with improved target separation.
- Integrated flasher: View your sonar data in traditional flasher format. Ideal for vertical jigging or ice fishing. Display dimensions: 1.9 x 2.9 inches (4.9 x 7.3 centimetres); diagonal: 3.5 inches
Hawkeye
- Up to 60 mph, it provides continuous depth readings from 2.5 to 600 feet on the largest display available on an in-dash depth sounder. Frequency of the transducer-200 kHz
- ShootThru sonar technology can read depths through solid fibreglass hulls as well as up to 1/8-inch aluminium hulls.
- With an audible alarm, an ultra bright red LED warning light, and LCD alarm indicators, the 3-stage Advanced Warning System clearly signals an alarm condition.
- The glare-free, polarised LCD icon display with storage sun cover allows for spot-free viewing with or without sunglasses; Algorithmic programming significantly reduces false readings and produces unrivalled precision.
- HawkEye products are made both in the United States and abroad with technology designed and developed with American ingenuity.
LUCKY
- It is a portable fish finder and depth finder that can display approximate fish location and water depth. The sonar transducer can be attached to the hull of a kayak or boat to detect changes in water depth as you move by. When the transducer is completely immersed in water, the water depth detection range is between 3ft (1m) and 328ft (100m).
- Helpful Data Display: In addition to fish depth and water depth, the handheld fish finder will show short and tall weeds, sand, and rocks on the bottom. Meanwhile, the depth measurement unit can be freely switched between feet and metres. The display is also visible in sunshine or darkness by turning on the back light.
- Handheld and portable: The size of the kayak fishfinder is designed to be held in one hand. A neck strap is included in the package, allowing you to wear it around your neck while paddling or sailing. Meanwhile, the 5 level sensitivity adjustment allows for fishing in both clear and turbid water.
- Fish & Fish Schools Alarm: After tossing the fish finder transducer into the water and turning on the display unit, you will receive alarms when fish or fishing schools pass by. With a brand new battery, the portable fish finder can operate continuously for at least 4-5 hours. Turning on battery save mode allows it to run for even longer.
- Ideal for Fishing & Fishing Gift: The LUCKY depth finder is simple to use in boat fishing, ice fishing, and shore fishing in both freshwater and saltwater. If you are looking for a gift for your husband, father, friends or any anglers, then look no further, the LUCKY fish finder is now better than ever.
Humminbird
- Down Imaging with a 5-inch colour WVGA display for a clear view of what’s going on beneath your boat
- SwitchFire SOnar allows you to control how your sonar returns appear.
- Dual Beam PLUS Sonar – Two beams work together to provide excellent detail and a wide coverage area.
- X-Press menu system with keypad control interface
Garmin
- Easy-to-use 4-inch colour fishfinder with new vivid scanning sonar colour palettes to differentiate between fish and structure; bailmount bracket with tilt/swivel included
- Includes a GT20 transducer for built-in Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonar, as well as a high-sensitivity GPS for marking waypoints, creating routes, and monitoring your boat’s speed.
- Quickdraw Contours mapping is built-in.
Venterior
- Water depth, approximate fish location (suitable for all types of fish), fish size (small/medium/large), short & tall weeds, sand & rocks on bottom are all displayed. Suitable for kayak fishing, dock fishing, and ice fishing. You can use the fish finder on a moving kayak with a speed of less than 5mph. It can be used in both fresh and salt/sea water.
- Simple to Use: Toss the transducer into the water and turn on the display unit to see the water depth and approximate fish depth if there are fish schools nearby. It has 5 user selectable sensitivity levels, a battery save mode, a backlight mode, a fish alarm, and a unit of measurement. When turned off, settings can be saved.
- It is so small that you can take it anywhere: it comes with a neck strap that allows you to wear it around your neck while paddling. The fish finder can also be easily stored in your tackle box. Four AAA batteries are required to power the fishfinder. With new batteries in continuous use, it lasts 4-5 hours. It can be used in both fresh and salt/sea water.
- Accurate Depth Reading: The fish finder detects water depth and fish location using sonar. The frequency of sonar is 200 kHz. Under the sonar transducer, the detectable area is 45 degrees beam angle. The detectable depth range is 3 feet/1 metres to 328 feet/100 metres below the sonar transducer.
- Warranty and Brand Support: A 2-year warranty is included with the Venterior Portable Fish Finder. If you have any problems with your fish finder after purchasing it, please contact our brand support; we will respond within 24 hours every day online.
RICANK
- The ice fish finder portable detects and displays water depth, fish group，fish size, temperature. At depths ranging from 2.5 to 300 feet, the depth data will be updated four times per second (0.8 to 90 meters).
- It is suitable for a variety of fishing methods, including off-shore fishing, kayak fishing, ice fishing, lake fishing, sea fishing, river fishing, and so on. It will be one of your most useful fishing tools.
- Waterproof and long-lasting The water-resistant construction is durable and rugged, and it withstands splashing. It is waterproof to 100 feet (30 metres), allowing you to use it as a range finder or target while snorkelling or diving.
- Fish Lamp Attracting The depth finder has a two-color lure fish lamp, which is turned on by default. The lights can be turned on and off by quickly sliding the switch twice. The attracting fish lamp only attracts light-sensitive fish.
- The Ideal Gift for a Fishing Enthusiast: This portable fish finder is stylish and lightweight, and its small size is ideal for fishing. It’s the ideal gift for a friend or family member who enjoys fishing and being outside!
HawkEye
- The most adaptable handheld depth finder sonar system ever manufactured
- Water depth readings ranging from 1.5 to 300 feet (.5 to approximately 90 metres); Automatic depth range modification
- Water or air temperature readings are displayed on a SoftGlow backlit LCD display in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
- The unit is completely waterproof up to 200 feet thanks to inductive switching technology (IST) (approx. 61 M)
- HawkEye products are made both in the United States and abroad with technology designed and developed with American ingenuity.
LUCKY
- This portable fish finder detects and displays fish location along with water depth, short and tall weeds, sand, and rocks. Under bright sunlight, the kayak fish finder’s colour LCD display is visible. Backlighting allows the fishing sonar to be used at night.
- Multifunctional Fish Finders: This portable fish finder has five assistant settings. Adjustable sensitivity; battery save mode; backlight mode; fish and fish school alarms; and a battery indicator are all included.
- Detecting Depth: The portable fish finders use a wired transducer with a 25-foot cable wire to detect depth. The fishing sonar has a depth detection range of 3ft (1m) to 328ft (100m) and a detection angle of 45°. If you hold down the enter button for 5 seconds, you can change the depth unit from “M” to “FT.”
- Fishing Fish Finder with Long Working Time: This portable depth finder is powered by four AAA batteries. With brand new batteries, these fish finders for kayaks can typically operate for 4-5 hours. The kayak fish finder will work longer if you select battery saving mode.
- Numerous Applications Portable Depth Finder: This kayak fish finder is intended to be omnipotent. This portable depth finder can be used for a variety of fishing activities such as boat fishing, kayak fishing, sea fishing, ice fishing, and so on.
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