Top Rated Fish Finders

Top Rated Fish Finders
Avid anglers depend on their sonars, or fish finders, to locate the proper depth, bottom structure and baitfish to consistently connect with their intended fish species. From tournament professionals to weekend warriors, many anglers rely on their fish finder to stay on the bite. Read on for information on the top fish finders on the market today.

Lowrance HDS-5X

Whether you are searching the high seas for king salmon, or an inland lake for walleye, the HDS-5X fits the bill. With a 5-inch visibility screen and 480 pixel resolution, the HDS-5X provides a clear, accurate picture of what is going on below your boat. The built-in temperature sensor in the skimmer transducer helps to define temperature breaks in both shallow and deep water environments. The SolarMax Plus display is adjustable to provide a bright, clear picture no matter the conditions you will face on the water.
Suggested pricing in 2010 is $549.99 for the shallow water transducer and $599.99 for the deep water transducer.

Garmin 400C Fishfinder

This versatile fish finder offers a bright, high-resolution screen that is great for finding fish from shallow water inland lakes to wrecks on the open ocean. With the choice of dual beam transducers, anglers can enjoy accurate readings at depths of 1,500 feet.
The 400C also comes standard with a split screen zoom that enables anglers to see a more detailed picture of the bottom or a depth range the fish are holding in. The AutoGain technology reduces clutter found on other units while the Whiteline feature allows anglers to see different bottom compositions.
Suggested pricing in 2010 is $319.99.

Humminbird 586C

This color display fish finder from Humminbird offers a high resolution screen with 640 pixels. The accelerated real-time sonar provides anglers with the most accurate information as they pass over structures or suspended fish. The one-touch zoom screen gives anglers up to an eight times zoom revealing intricate details of the bottom structure. The Fish ID feature helps to eliminate the guess work on how deep fish are holding.
Suggested pricing in 2010 is $349.99.

Article Written By Brian M. Kelly

Brian M. Kelly has been freelance writing since 2003. His work has been published in respected outdoor magazines such as Outdoor Life, Great Lakes Angler and Salmon Trout Steelheader. He holds an associate's degree in automated machine design from Macomb College.

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