The Technology of Lowrance Fish Finders

Fish finding technology has taken advantage of all the latest hardware and software developments. Even high definition technology has made it to fishing gear! Lowrance fish finders are at the forefront of these developing technologies and is passing on the benefits to their customers. These devices perform in all kinds of environments and can take a beating! With low to mid-range pricing, it's an affordable gadget for anglers who want to up their game. In this article, we'll look at how an electronic fish finder works and help you decide if it's right for you.

The Lowrance fishfinder is very easy to use. Start by mounting the unit on your boat using the mounting kit that came with the unit. The three most common places to mount fish finders are on the bow, stern or near the steering wheel. The device that actually sends a sonar signal into the water and relays information to the fish finder is the transducer. Some units come with transducers, while others require a separate purchase. Mount the transducer on the back of the boat so that it's underwater.

Finally, connect the transducer wire to the fish finder. The device can be operated either manually or automatically and will measure water depth, temperature, and the speed of the boat. On the Lowrance models, a flat line corresponds with a flat bottom. If the line slopes downward, the water is getting deeper. Conversely, if the line angles upward, the water is getting shallower. The icons that represent fish will be in the shape of fish or in the shape of a boomerang depending on which device you have.

The Lowrance fish finders provide anglers with information about the depth of the water, the contour and composition of the bottom, the water temperature and the presence of fish. Like with all fish finder sonar units, when properly used they give anglers information that can help in the pursuit of fish.

With all fish finders, the most important component is the transducer. To select the transducer that's best suited to your needs, you need to consider the transducer's operating frequency, cone angle and type of installation. Typically, high frequency sonar units provide the best resolution and definition of structure and targets. They excel at showing minute details of the underwater world.

Installing your transducer correctly is critical to the operation of your fish locator. Most of the Lowrance permanent-mount transducers are designed for high-speed operations. For the best results, the transducer should be placed where a smooth, undisturbed flow of water will pass across the face of the transducer at all boat speeds.

Make certain that the chosen location doesn't interfere with the boat's trailer. Read your owner's manual carefully before installing the transducer! If you do have problems, then Lowrance offers an excellent technical support system and self service. A plastic transducer is recommended on aluminum or steel-hulled boats to avoid potential electrolysis problems.

The technology of Lowrance fish finders is always moving forward. You can get constant satellite updates with a GPS receiver and there are electronic probes available with independent microprocessors that will feed back additional data to your monitor. The devices are also available with large screen monochrome monitors. Most of these models come with 200 kHz transducers and thermal scanners.

Of course, technology comes with a price, so be prudent about how much you're willing to spend. Once you have found a Lowrance device that fits your needs, it will be the best fishing buddy you've ever had.