In article , Bob Hewitt
wrote:
I suppose I should have specified what sort I was on about - the ones that
are used from the shore...

I can't think of any reason to use them - if the fish are there and taking
you'll find out in the usual way, if they're there but not taking they may
as well not be there as thw result is going to be the same.

A fish finder is only really of use if you are under way and pass over a
shoal...

Bankside finders are just another gimmick to part anglers fron their cash
Imo.

Cheerio,

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