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

Best GoPro for Fishing: What to Look For and How to Set It Up

The best GoPro for fishing is waterproof, stable and easy to mount. Here is how to choose and build a simple, durable setup.

A few minutes of care after each trip, plus a seasonal check, keeps fish finders and GPS units working for years.

Small boats need compact, efficient electronics. Here is how to prioritise a fish finder, GPS, power and safety gear.

Furuno and Simrad serve anglers who want capable sonar and navigation. Here is how to think about each brand when you shop.

GPS and charts make boating safer when you use them with planning, backups and good judgement. Here are the core habits.

Waypoints turn passing observations into a personal fishing map. Learn how to mark, name, organise and back them up.

Learn how to choose a Garmin marine GPS or fish finder by matching screen size, sonar, charts and mounting to your boat.

A combo unit merges sonar and charts on one screen. Here is when it makes sense and when separate units are better.

A chartplotter shows your boat on a chart in real time. Here is how to compare screens, charts, features and budgets.

Plan your boat's electronics as a system: display, sonar, GPS, power and mounts. This guide shows the order that works.