Humminbird Wireless Remote Fishfinder Review
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If you have ever sat out on a lake for hours, cursing the very day you ever decided to pick up a fishing pole, you may want to think about getting a fishfinder. There is a lot of controversy out there regarding these devices, but when it comes down to it, if you can’t find fish on your own, sometimes you need to have a little help.
In the past, these units were clunky and unreliable. They made so much noise that if you did find any fish, they wouldn’t be around very long. However, the past few years have seen many new innovations with fish finding gadgets and many are now incorporating advanced features that makes the sport a lot easier to enjoy.
The Humminbird Wireless Remote Fishfinder is a popular model that has a lot of adherents. You’ll probably find just as many people that can’t stand it, but we decided to give it a whirl and see if the unit was all that it was cracked up to be. As fish finders go, it is pretty economical, with typical pricing ranging from $120 to $130. Is it worth the money and will it find you the “big one?” Let’s take a look and find out!
We were impressed by the small size of this unit. There is really no comparison to the fish finders of a few years ago and this device will not be hard to cart around. It’s a nice dark grey color, which is important if you are fishing for species that are sensitive to bright objects, such as trout.
The display is also greyscale, which we found a little disappointing. Given that even most cellphones now come with color screens, we would have liked to have seen that on this device as well. The LCD is a little on the small size and the graphics harken back to early games of Pong.
That said, it is a nice little unit and although it may not get by on its looks, it makes up for it with features.
The first thing we noticed was that this is the perfect fish finder for those that like to fish at night. The screen is backlit nicely and you’ll be able to read it even in dark conditions. There is a sonar sensor that comes with the unit, and you’ll need to place that in the water to begin detecting fish. This sensor sends information back to the handheld unit and since this is wireless, you won’t have to worry about getting tangled up in any cords or losing the whole unit if you snag the sensor on something.
The one major downside we found was that the sensor was not all that durable. It’s rated at lasting for about 400 hours, and after that you will need to replace it. Ours didn’t make it quite that long, but it was close. While it is asking a lot, we would like to see just one of these units that came with a lifelong sensor. If you do a lot of fishing, replacing this can be pricey.
It is able to sense fish quite deep in the water and we did like the fact that the unit will automatically shut off when not in use to conserve batteries. Speaking of those, you may want to start stocking up now. It needs 8 AA batteries, so we recommend going with the kind that can be recharged to save money.
The battery life was pretty decent, all things considered and we really didn’t have any complaints overall. The accuracy was actually pretty good and the display was easy to see, even in low light. You’ll be able to see little fish shapes on the monitor when they are nearby, and it did a good job of predicting where they would be.
In addition to the above mentioned features, the unit can sense fish up to 100 feet in depth. It should not however be used in overly cold temperatures. So, if you’re planning on ice fishing, you’ll need to get another finder. The range is about 150 feet from sensor to device, and we found that to be pretty true. You probably won’t want your sensor that far away, but the range is nice to have.
You’ll probably want to purchase this from a solid store that offers a warranty or price back guarantee, since there is not a lot of information about any included warranty. This is a pretty cheap unit, but not cheap enough to throw it away if it quits after a few uses.
When it comes to accuracy and advanced features, this model performed pretty well. It’s certainly not the best fish finder you’ll ever come across, but it is one of the best in this price range. There are a few things that could use improvement and we would like to see a color display on future models. Although they state that the grey screen helps you accurately determine depth, we really didn’t think that was the case.
It would also be nice to see some sort of recharging capability, given the amount of batteries that you need to keep it running. While it is not a terrible battery hog, it still managed to go through them. Again, rechargeable batteries are really the way to go with this model.
While it is capable and effective, we just couldn’t get 100% behind this unit. It does the job and it does it well, it just didn’t manage to get that “wow” factor. Bottom line, if you need a fish finder that works and you don’t have a lot of money to spend, this is the model for you. If you’re looking for advanced features and a little more bang for your buck, you would probably be happier with a more expensive model. It’s not the worst on the market, and we did give it points for its overall sturdiness and value.
In the past, these units were clunky and unreliable. They made so much noise that if you did find any fish, they wouldn’t be around very long. However, the past few years have seen many new innovations with fish finding gadgets and many are now incorporating advanced features that makes the sport a lot easier to enjoy.
The Humminbird Wireless Remote Fishfinder is a popular model that has a lot of adherents. You’ll probably find just as many people that can’t stand it, but we decided to give it a whirl and see if the unit was all that it was cracked up to be. As fish finders go, it is pretty economical, with typical pricing ranging from $120 to $130. Is it worth the money and will it find you the “big one?” Let’s take a look and find out!
First Impression
We were impressed by the small size of this unit. There is really no comparison to the fish finders of a few years ago and this device will not be hard to cart around. It’s a nice dark grey color, which is important if you are fishing for species that are sensitive to bright objects, such as trout.
The display is also greyscale, which we found a little disappointing. Given that even most cellphones now come with color screens, we would have liked to have seen that on this device as well. The LCD is a little on the small size and the graphics harken back to early games of Pong.
That said, it is a nice little unit and although it may not get by on its looks, it makes up for it with features.
Testing
The first thing we noticed was that this is the perfect fish finder for those that like to fish at night. The screen is backlit nicely and you’ll be able to read it even in dark conditions. There is a sonar sensor that comes with the unit, and you’ll need to place that in the water to begin detecting fish. This sensor sends information back to the handheld unit and since this is wireless, you won’t have to worry about getting tangled up in any cords or losing the whole unit if you snag the sensor on something.
The one major downside we found was that the sensor was not all that durable. It’s rated at lasting for about 400 hours, and after that you will need to replace it. Ours didn’t make it quite that long, but it was close. While it is asking a lot, we would like to see just one of these units that came with a lifelong sensor. If you do a lot of fishing, replacing this can be pricey.
It is able to sense fish quite deep in the water and we did like the fact that the unit will automatically shut off when not in use to conserve batteries. Speaking of those, you may want to start stocking up now. It needs 8 AA batteries, so we recommend going with the kind that can be recharged to save money.
The battery life was pretty decent, all things considered and we really didn’t have any complaints overall. The accuracy was actually pretty good and the display was easy to see, even in low light. You’ll be able to see little fish shapes on the monitor when they are nearby, and it did a good job of predicting where they would be.
Features
In addition to the above mentioned features, the unit can sense fish up to 100 feet in depth. It should not however be used in overly cold temperatures. So, if you’re planning on ice fishing, you’ll need to get another finder. The range is about 150 feet from sensor to device, and we found that to be pretty true. You probably won’t want your sensor that far away, but the range is nice to have.
Warranty
You’ll probably want to purchase this from a solid store that offers a warranty or price back guarantee, since there is not a lot of information about any included warranty. This is a pretty cheap unit, but not cheap enough to throw it away if it quits after a few uses.
Overall Impression
When it comes to accuracy and advanced features, this model performed pretty well. It’s certainly not the best fish finder you’ll ever come across, but it is one of the best in this price range. There are a few things that could use improvement and we would like to see a color display on future models. Although they state that the grey screen helps you accurately determine depth, we really didn’t think that was the case.
It would also be nice to see some sort of recharging capability, given the amount of batteries that you need to keep it running. While it is not a terrible battery hog, it still managed to go through them. Again, rechargeable batteries are really the way to go with this model.
While it is capable and effective, we just couldn’t get 100% behind this unit. It does the job and it does it well, it just didn’t manage to get that “wow” factor. Bottom line, if you need a fish finder that works and you don’t have a lot of money to spend, this is the model for you. If you’re looking for advanced features and a little more bang for your buck, you would probably be happier with a more expensive model. It’s not the worst on the market, and we did give it points for its overall sturdiness and value.
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