FISH FINDERS - How To Read Them - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-29-2015, 11:52 AM

OK,

I like watching the depth as I slow-troll around in my pre-planned fish zone.

I'm curious to know the changes in water temperature, but not sure that helps much, except to generally learn how the temperature varies in different parts of the bay.

I've been using a split screen between the traditional graphic sonar display and the one that's more photo-realistic. I try to extrapolate from the strengths of both.

It's easy to watch various kinds of structure pass under me with the photo-realistic display.

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-29-2015, 11:57 AM

I met Johnny Ceviche one morning at La Jolla Shores and asked him if a fish finder is important.

He said "Is a flashlight useful when you are walking around in the dark?"

Then he shrugged his shoulders and said "on the other hand, people have been catching fish for thousands of years without them."

ctfphoto · 11-29-2015, 12:18 PM

I love way points for rock fish.

With the sonar, I can see rock fish, bait, kelp, structure, and occasionally yellowtail.

11-29-2015, 11:52 AM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	OK, I like watching the depth as I slow-troll around in my pre-planned fish zone. I'm curious to know the changes in water temperature, but not sure that helps much, except to generally learn how the temperature varies in different parts of the bay. I've been using a split screen between the traditional graphic sonar display and the one that's more photo-realistic. I try to extrapolate from the strengths of both. It's easy to watch various kinds of structure pass under me with the photo-realistic display. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

11-29-2015, 11:57 AM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I met Johnny Ceviche one morning at La Jolla Shores and asked him if a fish finder is important. He said "Is a flashlight useful when you are walking around in the dark?" Then he shrugged his shoulders and said "on the other hand, people have been catching fish for thousands of years without them." __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

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11-29-2015, 12:18 PM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I love way points for rock fish. With the sonar, I can see rock fish, bait, kelp, structure, and occasionally yellowtail.