How do I find the best fish finder?

When buying a fish finder you have to first establish what you will be using it for.  If you are going to be fishing from a boat in deeper waters then you will need high power units.  If you are fishing closer to shore of from shore using a bait boat then you can save money and go for a cheaper, lower power model.

If you are new to using a fish finder then you should take a simple and easy to use model like the Lucky Fish Finder.  It has a LCD screen which does not need a lot of power to run.  It comes in both wired and wireless models so it is ideal for use with a fishing boat or a bait boat.  The price of the Lucky Fish Finder is excellent for an entry level product.

Some fish finders have CRT monitors attached to them.  These give a colour coded read out.  Typically CRT model have high power sonar emitters so require much more power.  They are more suitable for fishing in deep waters.

To see how strong the emitter is on a fish finder you need to check its kilohertz (kHz) value.  Some will not list this but instead tell you how deep the fish finder works.  In this case check for fish finder reviews to make sure they do work that deep.

Using a fish finder will turn a bad fishing day into a good fishing day.