| Many outdoor enthusiasts look to modern | | | | found in the material that came with the |
| technology to help them in their outdoor | | | | equipment, as different models have varying |
| adventures. For these individuals, using a fish | | | | requirements. The next thing to contend with is |
| finder is a valuable tool to help them catch fish. | | | | setting the sensitivity of your equipment. If you |
| Many people swear by old tried and true | | | | turn down the sensitivity, you will run the risk of |
| techniques to find the best fishing holes. However, | | | | not being able to see the bottom of the body of |
| when used properly, modern technology will take | | | | water that you are on. |
| the guesswork out of some of your outdoor | | | | Using this type of equipment does have a learning |
| adventures. | | | | curve. Many times a person will mistake a tree |
| Nothing takes the place of experience when it | | | | branch or other debris for the presence of fish. It |
| comes to fishing, but knowing how to properly | | | | might take a few tries for you to completely |
| use a fish finder can make a big difference to | | | | understand how to find exactly what you are |
| your success. Knowing how to calibrate the | | | | looking for. |
| equipment and understanding the readings that | | | | The technology has advanced to the point that |
| you get are the most important steps in using | | | | you can now see to depths of 50 feet. And |
| this piece of modern technology to your benefit. | | | | many units can detect objects as small as the |
| A fish finder relies on sonar to find the fish that | | | | smallest lure. If the fish finder is advanced enough, |
| you are looking for. The sonar sends out sound | | | | it can decipher the type of fish that are below |
| waves to measure depth. When the sound waves | | | | you. You can set the unit to alert you when it |
| bounce off an object or the bottom of a lake, | | | | finds the type of fish that you are looking for. |
| the distance can be measured and objects can be | | | | You don't have to stick to old techniques in order |
| detected. | | | | to enjoy fishing. It might be beneficial to combine |
| The first objective is to properly mount your | | | | both the old traditions and new technologies. Using |
| equipment. If you do not mount your equipment | | | | a fish finder might even help you confirm that |
| properly then your reading will be off and your | | | | granddad's old fishing hole has tons of fish on |
| information will be inaccurate. This information is | | | | every second Tuesday of the month. |