The sea, not a garden, but the fish is not a turnip - you still need to find it, we are looking for fish with an echo sounder

Progress does not stand still. More and more modern technologies are used even in such an ancient activity as fishing. Now the equipment of a modern fisherman includes advanced gadgets. Such devices include an echo sounder for winter fishing. The winter device is different from the one with which you can work from a boat. The difference lies in additional features and capabilities.

In principle, any echo sounders for both winter and summer fishing are locators that send ultrasonic signals. Signals are reflected from objects, and a picture of objects that are under water is displayed on the screen. The task of the echo sounder is to determine the structure of the bottom and the presence of fish.

Types of echo sounders

Echo sounders for fishing in winter are divided into groups, according to the number of reflective waves. Here the main criterion is the wave coverage angle. The larger it is, the clearer the image is displayed on the display. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, sometimes it leads to distortion of information. Often, a picture of a fish that is not in the hole is displayed on the screen.

• Single-beam - these devices have one reflective wave. The wrap angle is about 20 degrees.
• Double-beam - devices that reflect at 2 different frequencies. In this case, the wrap angle is larger, about 60 degrees.

There are models that can display more than two waves, these are three, four, six-beam, but these additional beams are useless for fishing in winter. Since the transducer is fixed, it will not be able to show the structure of the bottom. The most important is one central beam.

What can an echo sounder

The bottom structure can only be determined in the following way - to make the maximum number of holes and determine the changes in the relief using the screen readings.

But with the presence of fish in the hole, the echo sounder will cope. When a fish passes through the hole where the winter echo sounder stands, information appears on the screen in the form of a fish icon.

The power of modern echo sounders is enough even to show the game. You can also see how the fish attacks this mormyshka.

Fishing with an echo sounder in the winter on the video looks like this:

Variety of forms

According to their size, echo sounders that are used in fishing are divided into

• Compact - the name speaks for itself, they are powered by ordinary batteries. You can even transfer to .
• Portable - easy to transport, they are placed in a suitcase or backpack. Designed for use all year round.
• Tube - used for winter fishing, powered by batteries. All equipment is connected in one case. Having a side view is a big advantage.

Winter echo sounders

Winter echo sounders can operate at low sub-zero temperatures.

These devices have a sensor for the hole, which helps to determine the terrain and where the fish accumulate. The sensor monitors the movement of fish in the pond.

They are equipped with a battery. They have a cover.

The disadvantage of this device is that it has a small viewing radius, it can only monitor the actions in the hole and at the bottom of it.

In cold weather, the battery drains quickly. The larger the battery capacity, the better the picture quality.

The liquid crystal display can only withstand temperatures up to 15 degrees.

How to choose

When choosing an echo sounder for winter fishing, pay attention to its weight and size. In winter, large appliances create additional obstacles when moving, so compact equipment is appreciated in winter. Batteries must also be adapted to sub-zero temperatures. The cables connecting the device to the power supply and the sensor must also be frost-resistant.

The price of the device will be significantly affected by the number of pixels on the display. The more of them, the better the picture quality. But often when fishing in color, pictures are not needed. The most optimal is the model, where the largest number of shades of gray. The density of the bottom is determined by the gray color and its shades. The lighter the shade, the softer the bottom and vice versa.

If your fishing will take place in hard-to-reach places, then some models have a navigator function. Of course, here you also need the function of downloading a map of the area.

The location of the sensor itself in the water affects the image quality. It must be placed in a strictly vertical position. Some designs are equipped with special floats for this. This makes it possible not only to keep echo sounders with a float horizontally, but also to lower them below the broken ice. This ice closes the view.

The most popular echo sounders

If we talk about the popularity of the models, then here are the echo sounders, the reviews of which were rated well:

• Echo sounder Garmin echo 200. This is the owner of a large screen, there is a lot of gray in the color scheme, two-beam. Very simple controls. The screen is divided: on the one hand, the readings from the first beam, on the other hand, the second.
• Humminbird180 is a model with three beams. Its great reliability and ease of operation are noted. Can work . The screen has good image clarity. The bottom relief is completely visible.
• Inexpensive pocket models include the Fisher echo sounder. With it, you can learn the basics of scanning. It is suitable for work in shallow water, with a depth of 1 meter. It has one beam and a coverage range of 20 degrees.
• The Eagle Trifinder-2 is a shallow water sonar. If you fish at a depth of 1 to 10 meters, then you will like this model.
• If you want to have a fishfinder for, then the Fishfinder fishfinder models are suitable for you.

Echo sounders for winter fishing flasher stand apart. The main difference of this modification from other models is the round display, which is important because you can see the movement of objects in real time. Due to the peculiarities of the display, the flasher moves in a circle, while other models move vertically. But these innovations affect the price, it increases significantly.

"Practitioner"

Among domestic models, fish finders for winter fishing Praktik stand out. Echo sounder "Praktik ER -4 PRO 2" is a model adapted to Russian cold conditions. Since the developers were our Russian engineers, probably the fishermen themselves, they expertly approached the device of this model. This device is powered by AA batteries. And the operating time is about 50 hours from one battery. The design uses frost-resistant wires that can withstand frost up to -60 degrees. The weight of this device is 165 grams. The echo sounder "Practician 4" has several modern modes. Zoom mode - doubling the depth range and Flasher mode - searching for the horizon and displaying the bait in real time. The Practitioner is very easy to use. Adjustable with two buttons. There are both manual and automatic modes. When a fish is found, it gives a signal. The Practitioner ER-6 PRO model is also in demand - the operating time has been increased to 200 hours. The screen does not freeze at a temperature of -20 degrees. The case is waterproof and shockproof. Echo sounders "Praktik" are the most popular models among Russian fishermen.

How to measure

To perform various measurements, a winter echo sounder is installed in an adjacent hole, located twenty centimeters from the working one. Only experience with this device will help to correctly determine the presence of fish. It is easier to identify the location of fish in shallow water.

The wrap angle can be adjusted, but sometimes this action backfires. If the sensitivity increases, then sometimes the device shows the presence of fish, even where it is not. It is recommended not to get into the settings proposed by the manufacturer. Or remember them so that if the setting is incorrect, you can return to the original values ​​again.

The video will clearly show you how to use echo sounders for:

But still, the choice of such a device as an echo sounder is an individual matter. Someone loves sophisticated devices, someone likes a simple and reliable device. So good luck to you!

Folk sign: Do not tell anyone where you are going, do not give out your secret, fishing will be successful.