5 Things You MUST Know Before You Buy A Fish Finder!

[chris138]

In this video I cover 5 crucial things you must know before you purchase your next fish finder. They are:

1. Understanding frequencies and which frequencies do you need to fish La Jolla for yellowtail.

2. Considerations for mounting your transducer.

3. Figuring out which battery you will need.

4. Economies of scale... how much should you spend?

5. Don't let your fish finder stop you from getting on the water!

Hope you like it!

[JohnMckroidJr]

Well done video, some good points, and interesting perspectives. The boom arm over the side is too much drag for my tastes. The fishfinders that I have been using are auto chirp units, and I have not felt a need to manually adjust frequencies. I usually focus my fishing in the 50-300ft range and typically can watch my 4oz jig drop down to about 180- 250ft before it fades out of view. I would have a hard time going fishing without the FF as it is a major part of the entertainment.

[TJones]

You share some of those coordinates.

Well Done. Not sure how you scripted or rehearsed, but the video had really good flow. Im hoping I can get out this fall/winter to work on some of these new tips you provided in your last two videos. See you at the launch. Thanks Chris.

[chris138]

Originally Posted by TJones

You share some of those coordinates.

Well Done. Not sure how you scripted or rehearsed, but the video had really good flow. Im hoping I can get out this fall/winter to work on some of these new tips you provided in your last two videos. See you at the launch. Thanks Chris.

Thanks TJones. No script and no rehearsal. The flow is probably mostly a product of postproduction and editing. I just kinda thought up the 5 things that morning while I was out there, then kinda rambled them off while I was on the water on a pretty slow day. Granted, the 5 things are all things that we have talked about here on the forum over the years, but really I just had an idea that I wanted to make a "5 things" list video about sonar.

Glad you liked and that you get something out of the videos. Cheers Bro!

[SoCalEDC]

Yo, the home made sunscreen thing is a game changer. I cant stand normal sunscreen. I wear contact lenses and it eventually runs into my eyes and makes everything blurry so I just don't wear it on my face. If I can find something that doesn't cause the blurry-ness, and that protects the fishery AND my skin I would be stoked.

[CardShark]

Originally Posted by chris138

Thanks TJones. No script and no rehearsal. The flow is probably mostly a product of postproduction and editing. I just kinda thought up the 5 things that morning while I was out there, then kinda rambled them off while I was on the water on a pretty slow day. Granted, the 5 things are all things that we have talked about here on the forum over the years, but really I just had an idea that I wanted to make a "5 things" list video about sonar.

Glad you liked and that you get something out of the videos. Cheers Bro!

Useful video Chris

Do you have any recommendations on the best bang for the buck midrange fish finder right now?
Lowrance Elite 7 like you have?

I'm still looking for a good deal on a used kayak but figured with Black Friday and a lot of sales coming around, I should be on the lookout for a fish finder as well.

[chris138]

Originally Posted by CardShark

Useful video Chris

Do you have any recommendations on the best bang for the buck midrange fish finder right now?
Lowrance Elite 7 like you have?

I'm still looking for a good deal on a used kayak but figured with Black Friday and a lot of sales coming around, I should be on the lookout for a fish finder as well.

I thought I saw a Elite 7 Ti2 for around 500 now...

If you use this link, you will be helping out my channel. I get a small commission if you use my link. Make sure you get the HDI transducer to save some money. The total scan or 3 in 1 transducer has sidescan and is more expensive, and is harder to mount unless you have the hobie guardian system which is ready to rig for sidescan.

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