Electronic Fish Finders

Chris · Dec 23, 2006

Hi Guys,

Thinking of buying an electronic fish finder, im predominantly a carp fisherman, do you think it wou;d be worthwhile for finding where the fish are and also feature finding? All opinions welcome.
Chris

ED (The ORIGINAL and REAL one) · Dec 23, 2006

Malc Bason · Dec 23, 2006

Nah mate, set up a marker rod and map out your swim.

Trisantona · Dec 23, 2006

Good for feature finding,finding shoals of fish on river,not so good in shallow murky water (carp puddles).

Ron 'The Hat' Clay (ACA) · Dec 24, 2006

I have had a fair amount of experience with sonar devices and fish finders. They are best used from a boat.

They are almost essential if you want to make good catches of largemouth or small mouth bass which are structure orientated fish.

I have used both Lowrence and Humminbird equipment.

matt · Dec 24, 2006

On large windswept venues when using a boat they are a definate advantage.
Otherwise a marker should be ok.

David Craine · Dec 24, 2006

Boat mounted transducer...yes...for finding features etc...
One of the hand held objects from the bank.. a definte no no... IMO they are just gimmicks to get your money.. I have seen them supposedly working,and they dont.

The Monk · Dec 24, 2006

yes they are invaluable from a boat, I swear by them on the big French venues, essential items, even on my local Lancashire reservours I`ve scanned the lakes and watched plenty of anglers sat miles away from fish while the fish have all been stacked up in one area.

paul williams 2 · Dec 24, 2006

I...well a pal actually ( then i get to use it! well he did drop my electric outboard in the Severn) is looking for one if anyone has one to sell.

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