Hand-held depth finders

[bobberboy]

I'm thinking of getting some kind of depth finder for my kayak. I just want to know how deep the water is. Anybody know anything about these? I'd have to figure a way to attach the transducer to the hull. There are also wireless versions.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/Depth-Port...431942?hash=item3f5609f1c6:g:ZxkAAOSwWnFV7lIF

 

[DaleH]

We all just put regular fishfinders on our yaks and glue them in as 'shoot throughs' or mount thru sculper hole if surfsce water temp is desired. A nice simple color machine can be had for $100.

 

[T_Clark]

what about something like this? Thinking about trying one out on my jon boat.

https://www.amazon.com/VEXILAR-SP1OO-SONARPHONE-TRANSDUCER-Prod/dp/B00V3VEA74/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446221388&sr=8-4&keywords=sonarphone+fishfinder

it uses your smart phone as a display.

 

[jethro]

what about something like this? Thinking about trying one out on my jon boat.

https://www.amazon.com/VEXILAR-SP1OO-SONARPHONE-TRANSDUCER-Prod/dp/B00V3VEA74/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446221388&sr=8-4&keywords=sonarphone+fishfinder

it uses your smart phone as a display.

I know some ice fishermen that have tried the sonarphone by Vexilar. My advice is to avoid it unless all you are interested in is depth. A real device would be a much better choice if you want to see fish and structure.

Edit: Just re-read your first post and if it's just depth that would work, but it's very low power so in deep water it's not very accurate.

 

[Gotem]

Garmin is going to release a new series called Striker. All have Chirp. They are suppose to be portable with a kit available for ice fisherman and kayaks.