07-10-2012, 05:55 PM
Interesting - I've used one ice-fishing, and plunked it off the side of a dock, or boat, but not thought of running it sideways. I've got two transducers on my Lowrance - one for ice-fishing, and one to mount on a boat - the boat one appears to have more of a "pointing outward" orientation.
I'm sure this falls into the "you get what you pay for" but here's a [url "http://www.meritline.com/portable-fish-finder---p-82634.aspx"]cheap option for a portable one[/url]. NO idea how or if it works. I've seen some of these other $30 types, and they might give you a general idea if there's "stuff" out there.
You can check some of the manufacturer's sites. They have some descriptions of how their technology works.
I know they bounce out a "cone" then detect "reflections" that bounce back. Sideways - you'd probably be seeing a REALLY deep lake! [crazy]
I know when I'm real shallow - the finder doesn't do much for me.
Good luck - be curious to know how it works out for you.
I'm sure this falls into the "you get what you pay for" but here's a [url "http://www.meritline.com/portable-fish-finder---p-82634.aspx"]cheap option for a portable one[/url]. NO idea how or if it works. I've seen some of these other $30 types, and they might give you a general idea if there's "stuff" out there.
You can check some of the manufacturer's sites. They have some descriptions of how their technology works.
I know they bounce out a "cone" then detect "reflections" that bounce back. Sideways - you'd probably be seeing a REALLY deep lake! [crazy]
I know when I'm real shallow - the finder doesn't do much for me.
Good luck - be curious to know how it works out for you.