The modern combination Fishfinder GPS receiver is an amazing piece of technology. Nothing is more disappointing for the fisherman than going out on the water and not knowing where to fish. Precious time that could be used to actually fish gets wasted looking for a productive spot. The units fishfinder is used to locate both fish holding structure and suspended fish. Once fish are located a GPS waypoint is stored within the units harddrive. The nest time you go fishing the GPS waypoint can be used to returned to within a few meters of your fishing spot.
Garmin manufactures their “Fishfinder” brand of GPS receivers. The Fishfinder models include: the 90, (which costs $109.27), the 140, (which costs $127.99), the 160C, (which costs $213.32), the 340C, (which costs $471.41), and the 400C, (which costs $342.85). The Fishfinder 90 and 140 do not offer colorized screens, while the 140, 160C, 340C and 400C have great color screens that a viewable in direct sunlight. The more expensive models also offer higher power output, ability to adjust sonar sensitivity and provide a water temperature log and graph. All models offer Garmin’s trademark Ultrascroll...