Fishing electronics greatly improve your chances of catching fish, and they aren’t just limited to sonar devices, which are your eyes beneath the water. Tons of electronic fishing gear can help you, including trolling motors, adjustable rod holders, and transducers. All of these things give you a real edge on finding fish, catching them, and making the trip more enjoyable. At OpticsPlanet, we carry the best selection of fish finders and other fishing electronics around, so check out our selection before your next fishing trip!
The best way to find fish is to look for their food and other baitfish. Where there are baitfish, larger, more predatory fish are always nearby looking for a meal! You can also look for shelters and covers with your electronics that fish love because it gives them a place to hide and ambush prey. Coverings such as fallen timbers, lily pads, docks, stumps, and more provide cooler water for all types of fish, especially in the long, hot summer months. Anglers typically use sonar and fish finding devices to spot baitfish and obstructions under the water, so pay attention to these things on your devices.
Multifunction Displays (MFDs): Allows you to see the information gathered by your devices
GPS & Chartplotters: Lets you set a course and record specific spots that you want to return to.
Fish Finders and Depth Sounders: Spot fish and obstacles underwater.
Engine Monitors: Provides real-time information about your engine’s health and diagnostics.
VHF Radios: Stands for Very High Frequency Radio, these are not required for recreational boats under a certain length, but they are still useful. This allows instant communication between your boat and other boats, marinas, and emergency services.
A depth finder can only provide information about water depth. Even though this isn’t the most detailed device, it can still give you a good idea of where you are when fishing. It also helps you avoid areas that are too shallow. On the other hand, a fish finder will provide data on fish, structures, objects in the water, depth, and much more.
At OpticsPlanet, we carry a wide range of fishing electronics to ensure that you'll catch the "big one" rather than having to tell tall tales about the "one that got away." Shop top fishing brands Humminbird, Raymarine, Garmin, and more!