Fish finders for kayak fishing
This post is going to be a growing list, a dynamic post where I want to detail fish finders used on Kayaks.
I would like you to comment on this post or send me an email with the fish finder you use on your fishing kayak, detailed with why you have chosen this particular model of fish finder, why you chose it, if you would recommend it and what advantages has it got over other models. I would like to build a review list for people searching for the best kayak mounted fish finder.
- Here is a past post on how to fit a fish finder to your kayak
- Here is a big-game prowler kayak with all the additions - Prowler fishing kayak
- Here is a list ofFish Finders to buy!
Fish finder list
- Humminbird Matrix 47 3D fishfinder - A great, very popular fish finder with large clear display and excellent functionality.
Yes the Lowrance models are good. The other very popular fish finder on the market at the moment is the Garmin Echo 550C which is very powerful. A little more expensive though.
I have gone for the Lowrance Elite x4 dsi… £162 for a colour display and the amazing looking DSI (down scan imaging). I was primarily interested in detailed viewing of the bottom structure so I can see where the fish are rather than trying to look for individual fish as some people do, this unit is capable of almost photographic (if you squint) quality views of wrecks, rocks, weed etc. It is aimed at Kayakers and is Ip 7 rated which means submersible in less than 1M for under half an hour…. cool beanz
That sounds like a wonderful device and well worth the money. Thank you for taking the time to share that finder.
I use a lowrance cheapo fish finder with a motorcycle battery.
Amazing. I’ve heard of tube fishing and raft fishing but wow.
It must be hard to keep upright with a big one on?
I use a Garmin 160c. Was very easy to install and the cables fit nicely under the lip of my bow hatch. Transducer is mounted on the hull underneath my bum