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If your thumb is on top, it is much harder to accidentally "cant" or tilt the rod to the side during the cast

It will take practice, but it is worth it

You want a technically advanced sonar reading (83/200 kHz is pretty standard and will give you clear reading) You want a model that comes with a transducer (its much easier to set up a fish finder that already comes with the transducer attached) some kayaks are bow/curved shape, which some fish finders will not fit onto You want a model that fits to your kayak You want a user friendly display (some of these features include: counteracting sun glare, waterproof housing, split screens, different accessories, smartphone integration) You want a model that has additional features (good bottom tracking, water temperature, battery life display) Additionally, most kayaks will not come pre-loaded with a fish finder, in which case, you will want a portable fish finder for your activities

A 1/2 to 1 ounce bobber is perfect for most Coho Salmon fishing scenarios

Similarly, a rod with a relatively light, sensitive tip offers big advantages