Category: Fish Finders

Guides, tips and buying advice on fish finders, marine GPS and action cameras from Fishtrail Outfitters.

Portable Fish Finder Guide: Wireless, Handheld and Kit Options Explained

Portable fish finders work from shore, kayaks and borrowed boats. Here is how the types differ and how to use them well.

A fish finder screen looks confusing at first. This guide breaks down depth, bottom, structure, bait and fish marks step by step.

The transducer is the part that does the sensing. Learn the types, mounting options and fixes for a clean signal.

A kayak fish finder has to be small, light and waterproof. Here is how to choose one, power it and mount the transducer.

CHIRP sonar sweeps a range of frequencies for cleaner, more detailed returns. Here is how it works and when it is worth having.

Side imaging scans wide to each side; down imaging shows a detailed picture below the boat. Here is how to choose between them.

GPS turns a fish finder into a navigation and fishing-spot tool. Here is what it adds and how to choose the right unit.