Fish Finding Features
Fish finding has come a long way since the first black and white single screen fish finders. The FishElite 502C packs an amazing amount of fish finding technology into a compact, easy-to-use unit. A cull color screen and real time sonar returns are just the beginning of what it has to offer. Some of its best features include:
*A depth reach of 800 feet.
*Built-in temperature sensor powered by the FishElite's Skimmer® transducer.
*60-degree area of fish detection that take readings at speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
*FasTrack™ bar flasher relays real-time sonar feedback and target strength readings, displaying targets as icons of fish in varying sizes.
*COLORLINE™ software, distinguishing fish from submerged structures and lake bottoms.
GPS Features
A full aerial view of the water and land surrounding your position let you know where you are at all times and can expose fishing hot spots in bays and coves. The full color display and powerful GPS software in the FishElite 502C will give you an advantage. The FishElite includes:
*A built-in GPS system with 12 parallel channels and built-in WAAS antenna
*Waterproof MMC/SD memory card slot for recording sonar graphs and navigational chart options.
*Compatibility with a host of plug and play fishing map software.
*A built-in background U.S. continental map, showing more than 60,000 navigational aids and interstate freeway information.
*Memory capacity of up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 routes.
*Favorite spot-marking icons.
Extra Features
The Eagle FishElite 502C was made to be heavily used by anglers serious about bringing in a catch. Beyond its superior fish finding and GPS features, the FishElite's extra features put it ahead of the competition. Some of its extra features include:
*A 200 kHz sonar and map color unit viewable in sunlight on a 320 by 240 pixel LCD screen.
*High definition resolution on a 5-inch digital screen.
*Totally waterproof and sealed casing, tough enough to take wind, rain and saltwater conditions in stride.
*Coverage for one year with a full warranty.
Article Written By Jake Kulju
Jake Kulju is a Minneapolis-based freelance outdoors writer with 10 years' experience. He is an outdoors guidebook author for Avalon Travel and his work is regularly published in "Outdoor Traditions Magazine" and "Naturescape News." His nature-based poetry is published in "Poetry Canada" and "Farmhouse Magazine." Kulju holds an English degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
