Ron,

I too use a Fishing Buddy. Mine has sideview also and I use that to advantage at times.

It's real helpful for chronie fishermen where it tells the depth, the type of bottom and sometimes whether fish are below the boat. The diameter of the transducer is small; about 1 foot for every 10 feet from the transducer.

While it does let you know where the fish are, it doesn't make them bite.

If you don't want to get a Fishing Buddy as the prices start about $150, I have a portable Hummingbird I'd sell.

I live in Kirkland also
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