Tips • Sonar Wars https://www.sonarwars.com/tips/ Expert Fish Finder Reviews and Tips Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:59:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.sonarwars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SW-Favicon-150x150.png Tips • Sonar Wars https://www.sonarwars.com/tips/ 32 32 11 Fish Finder Mounting Ideas to Fit Any Boat https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-mounting-ideas/ https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-mounting-ideas/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:08:56 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=2555 You saved your money and bought a new fish finder with all the latest technology, but now you need to mount it to the boat. The possibilities seem endless, what do you do? Every boat is designed and shaped differently, and there are so many different mounts being sold that it can be confusing. We […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-mounting-ideas/feed/ 4 What is the Best GoPro for Fishing? https://www.sonarwars.com/best-gopro-for-fishing/ https://www.sonarwars.com/best-gopro-for-fishing/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:15:20 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=825 Without a doubt, if you are into fishing from a boat or kayak, you know how exciting moments on the water can be, and the GoPro is the answer to capturing the action and magic. Instead of telling fish stories about your latest trophy, the GoPro action camera allows your real life fishing stories be […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/best-gopro-for-fishing/feed/ 3 How to Install a Fish Finder for Best Performance https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-install/ https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-install/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:18:21 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=1835 Installing a new fish finder can be a bit intimidating if it’s your first time. Don’t be nervous though, it’s a relatively easy project that you should be able to tackle over a weekend. In this article you will find a list of tools and supplies you’ll need, plus tips and recommendations on installing a […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-install/feed/ 1 How Fish Finders Work and How to Read Them https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-how-to/ https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-how-to/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:19:31 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=1826 Modern Fish Finders are basically small computers with special software designed specifically to show the user what’s happening under and around the boat. Not all fishermen are technology savvy, so it’s no surprise that many people don’t understand the fish finder basics. Honestly, the fish finder manufacturers should do a better job educating their customers, […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/fish-finder-how-to/feed/ 1 Side Imaging Tutorial (Plus Tips, & Tricks) https://www.sonarwars.com/side-imaging-tutorial-tips/ https://www.sonarwars.com/side-imaging-tutorial-tips/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:00:37 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=1192 In 2005, Humminbird created a revolution in the fishing world by introducing the first consumer grade Side Imaging fish finders. The advantages of the technology caught on quickly with anglers, and now over ten years later, side viewing sonar is found in nearly every brand and size of fish finders on the market. Now they […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/side-imaging-tutorial-tips/feed/ 2 How to Clean a Fish Finder Screen (5 Methods) https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-clean-a-fish-finder-screen/ https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-clean-a-fish-finder-screen/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:33:27 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=839 Having a bright, clear screen on your fish finder is important when trying to read what it’s telling you. Advanced fish finders use imaging sonar technology, making the clarity of the screen an important factor. It’s how you get all of your most important information like depth, temperature, bottom composition, and the presence of fish. The number one cause of reduced […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-clean-a-fish-finder-screen/feed/ 3 Top 5 GoPro Fishing Mounts and Accessories https://www.sonarwars.com/top-5-gopro-fishing-mounts-and-accessories/ https://www.sonarwars.com/top-5-gopro-fishing-mounts-and-accessories/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:05:13 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=841 If you didn’t know better, it might seem like the GoPro action camera was made for fishing, not surfing. There are numerous mounts and accessories that are perfect for today’s kayaks and fishing boats. By utilizing the various GoPro fishing mounts, you can literally mount a camera to you or your watercraft, and catch all […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/top-5-gopro-fishing-mounts-and-accessories/feed/ 4 How to Make Your GoPro Battery Last a Full Day of Fishing https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-make-your-gopro-battery-last-a-full-day-of-fishing/ https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-make-your-gopro-battery-last-a-full-day-of-fishing/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:38:19 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=845 Picture this, you’ve been out fishing a few hours when you come across the mother lode. Fish light up your fish finder like the 4th of July and you start jacking them left and right, thinking how awesome the footage from your GoPro is going to be. But when you go to check the camera, […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-make-your-gopro-battery-last-a-full-day-of-fishing/feed/ 2 Sonar Tips: How to Use Fish ID to Catch More Fish https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-use-fish-id-to-catch-more-fish/ https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-use-fish-id-to-catch-more-fish/#respond Mon, 25 May 2015 15:44:14 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=582 Many people tend to think of the Fish ID feature on fish finders as somewhat of a gimmick. While it’s true the fish finder can interpret the sonar signals and display false positive fish symbols, using this feature can actually take some of the guesswork out of the game. Humminbird Fish ID uses a signal […]

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]]> https://www.sonarwars.com/how-to-use-fish-id-to-catch-more-fish/feed/ 0 How to Convert Lowrance to Humminbird Shoot Thru Hull Transducer for High Speed 2D Sonar https://www.sonarwars.com/convert-lowrance-to-humminbird-2d-sonar/ https://www.sonarwars.com/convert-lowrance-to-humminbird-2d-sonar/#comments Tue, 20 May 2014 12:41:13 +0000 https://www.sonarwars.com/?p=888 Over the last few years, Side Imaging has become more and more prevalent on bass boats. What many new purchasers of side scanning sonar units do not anticipate, is that (for several reasons) side imaging transducers do not read depth at running speeds very well and they will need to have an additional shoot thru […]

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