Electronic Fishfinders and GPS – The Fish Have Nowhere to Hide!
If you prefer to Go Fishin’ instead of just a-wishin' then Electronic Fishfinders and GPS gadgets are the perfect accessories. With these devices you are sure to return home with less bait and a catch you can be proud of.
Who ever thought the world would need a device to track fish was a pure genius. Sure we like the peace and quiet of fishing, just being at one with nature, but come on, we want to catch something too.
If you fish in water where you think the fish use hook and bait GPS, then why not outsmart them with a GPS of your own. These little beauties should make your fishing experience a lot more interesting.
Pro Angler Hand Held Fish Finder
Using this device could not be easier. The Pro Angler can be used in
lakes or bays by lowering the probe over the side of the boat or dock.
The digital screen then displays the size of fish as deep as 100 feet underwater.
Do you prefer fishing at night or just before dawn? No worries, the backlit display would show you what you need to see.
The Pro Angler Fish Finder has a really cool feature that makes it stand out from many other electronic fishfinders and GPS units – It is able to automatically detect and display the water depth and landscape every ten seconds.
For the accident prone there is a transducer cable float which keeps the transducer cable above water so as to prevent the cable from getting tangled in underwater hazards.
Features:
- 100 Ft. depth capability
- Operation frequency 350 kHz
- Display size 1.5 in. x 1.8 in. Backlit display
- Transducer cable length is 35 Ft.
- Uses 6V DC or 4 'AA' batteries
- Transducer angle 45 Includes pouch and strap
- Dimensions: 1.57 in. H x 2.75 in. W x 4.33 in.
The Pro Angler retails for approximately $120 and you can find a really good deal here.
Right away this electronic fishfinder and GPS unit would excite the
serious fishing hobbyist.
Why?
The Hummindbird has its own GPS chartplotter and sonar to help you find the spot where all the action is. Not only that, the sonar lets you know exactly what is going on down below…in details.
By using the built in UniMap you would never be left guessing whether or not you are still in the right spot. You will always know where you are and where the fish are headed.
Here are the key features:
- 16 Channel WAAS GPS receiver included
- 320V x 240H 5" brilliant color TFT display.
- 20° single beam sonar optimized for coverage and precision bottom detail
- Better performance with 2400 Watts Peak to Peak (300 Watt RMS) power output and depth capability to 1000 ft.
- Sonar Echo Enhancement™ shows a bait when vertical jigging and delivers 2 1/2" target separation
- Real Time Sonar™ captures the action at up to 40 times a second for better views when moving
- Upgradable to Navionics® seamless cartography with inland freshwater maps from Navionics HotMaps™ and Marine cartography for blue water use
- Exclusive tilting & swiveling Quick Disconnect Mounting System without cables to connect
- Temperature included in transducer, GPS speed included!
- Get the 595c Combo Manual in PDF format. Download Adobe Acrobat
With specs like these, even I am tempted to take up fishing just to play with this gadget. I don’t even mind paying the average $499. This is a serious piece of equipment.
So there you have it, the specs on two of the best (in my opinion) electronic fishfinders and gps gadgets. There are many on the market to choose from, but here I’ve tried to narrow the selection to show you what is available at different ends of the price spectrum.
Whichever device you choose in the end, one thing’s for sure, you are bound to return from your fishing trip with pride in tact.
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