How Eagle Fish Finders Work

Fish finders aren't just for big commercial fishing boats anymore. Anglers everywhere can use these sonar devices to take the guesswork out of finding great fishing spots. Regardless of your environment, a locating device is a helpful piece of equipment to include with your fishing gear. Eagle fish finders have snagged a great reputation among sport fishermen because of device design and accuracy. It's ideal for small boats and is affordable. In this article, we'll weigh the pros and cons of the Eagle and help you decide if it's the right fish finder for you.

Eagle fish locators come in a variety of models, all of which are very easy to use and are reasonably priced. The design of the units is ideal for small boats, kayaks, canoes and even floating tubes. As with all electronic fish finders, the transducer is the working element. The Eagle's transducer has a suction cup mount that easily attaches to your boat. One of the most popular features is the large, bright screen that makes it easy to read the charts. The various models range in price from approximately $100-$500 and come with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Essentially, fish locators are your eyes in the water. Like other brands, such as Garmin and Humminbird fishfinders, the Eagle fish finders work by sending a sonar signal into the water beneath your boat. The transducer emits the sonar signal in a coned shape that detects fish, weeds and underwater structures. The signal bounces back or 'echoes' to the boat and is read on the screen as a chart with easy to read symbols. With its 20 degree cone angle transducer mounting, the Eagle offers up to 60 degrees of fish detection and also has a high sensitivity setting to allow you to locate more fish.

One of the most attractive features of the Eagle finders is the simple operating mechanism. Anyone can use it. Once you find a fishing spot that you think might be a winner, turn on your device and evaluate the depth and water temperature. The information will be accurate to approximately 600 feet and will appear in the corner of the screen. The sonar chart will scroll and display what's directly beneath the boat as you drift or troll. By using the menu options you can adjust the sensitivity of the device. The fish will show as a straight line when you are stationary.

Eagle fish finders are known for their accuracy up to 600 feet, but sometimes branches and other debris can result in a false reading. To get the most out of your fish locator, you must determine which frequency to use. Generally, it's best to use 83 kHz option in very deep saltwater and the 200 kHz option in shallow water up to about 300 feet. The 200 kHz frequency gives better detail and definition, but its depth penetration isn't as good.

Fish locators are great tools but no piece of technology is a substitute for instinct. If you feel that your trophy catch is hiding in a certain spot, go ahead and hit it with everything you've got! As every avid angler knows, there's nothing like the thrill of a great catch.